Week at a Glance

Contribute to UM's new community mural

Share your words, ideas and vision for the future by April 12

A new, ambitious path forward for the University of Manitoba

‘Leading Change Together’ is our 2025-29 strategic plan

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients revealed

Meet the honourees for the upcoming fall celebration

Provincial budget grows UM operating funding by 2%, commits $26.6M for health expansion

Investment will support home-grown solution to doctor shortage

A ‘tremendous step forward’ for women’s heart health

Research funding for lab infrastructure dedicated to this historically understudied area

Listen now: How climate change will make Canada a different country in 20 years

The latest ‘What's The Big Idea’ podcast features sea-ice expert Julienne Stroeve

Things to Know this Week

PhD student receives Indigenous Scholar Award

Melissa Anderson will use bursary to improve stroke research

What is ‘Duty to notify’ or an active offer?

Breaking down accessibility requirements, including alternate or accessible formats

Science Library closes for renovation starting May 1

Transforming library space for the 21st century

UM Faces and Spaces: Can your idea be turned into a business?

Ask Idea Start program manager, Rajeev Koyal

Try this five-part workshop series on knowledge synthesis and systematic reviews

Gain skills in this essential part of evidence-based research

Upcoming Events

Watch the 3MT Final: Big issues, new ideas, three minutes

Apr. 10 | 7 P.M. | Robert B. Schultz Theatre

UM Jazz Ensembles Concert

Apr. 10 | 7:30 P.M. | John J. Conklin Theatre, Tache Arts Complex, 3rd floor, 150 Dafoe Road

Support Group meeting: Parents and caregivers of children with disability

Apr. 16 | 12 P.M. | Student Wellness Centre, 162 Extended Education Complex

Converting research into innovation: An introduction to intellectual property

Apr. 18 | 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. | Classroom #201, 2nd floor St John’s College, 92 Dysart Road

Emerging Researcher Series: Session 4

Apr. 23 | 9 to 11 A.M. | Apotex Centre, Bannatyne Campus (register by Apr. 18)

UM Knowledge Exchange presents ‘Insect Friends and Foes’

Apr. 24 | 7 to 8:30 P.M. | Degrees Diner and online (register by Apr. 19)

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