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Christine Sinclair holding a soccer ball in front of University of Manitoba branding colours

Celebrating International Women’s Day with international soccer star Christine Sinclair : Network News

January 28, 2025 —  She will deliver the 2025 Knight Lecture on March 11

St. John's College News

Ph.D student, Jihad (Rosty) Othman, joins global leaders at the 4th UN Global Peace Summit : Network News

January 28, 2025 —  Jihad (Rosty) Othman is a Ph.D. student from the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba, supervised by Dr. Lori Wilkinson, a St John’s College fellow. Recently, Othman participated in the prestigious Global Peace Summit in Bangkok, hosted by Humanitarian Affairs Asia. The summit brought together over 400 delegates from more than 40 countries, all united with the mission to advance peace, justice, and sustainable global harmony. 

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Dr. Joanne Parsons kneels behind two youth volleyball players doing exercises.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Athletes’ Advocate : Agents of change

January 27, 2025 —  Soon after Joanne Parsons [BMRPT/03, M.Sc./09, PhD/14] made the move from clinical physiotherapy to academia, she initiated a research project at a Winnipeg high school.

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Professor, Ryan Cardwell Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

CBC National: How Canada’s dairy supply management system works — and why Trump hates it : UM in the News

January 27, 2025 —  The problem with supply management

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Mario Tenuta in the lab

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

The Manitoban: Improving soil health for sustainable agriculture : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  U of M professor examines nitrogen management and microbial impact on crops

Planetary alignment happening in January, 2025.

Faculty of Science News

Portage Online: Stargazing in Portage la Prairie: Don’t miss the planetary alignment : UM in the News

January 27, 2025 —  Stargazing in Portage la Prairie: Don't miss the planetary alignment

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Students News

Taking care of U can be tough, Healthy U is here to help : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  For any students seeking support or just a listening ear, consider reaching out to Healthy U.

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162 Extended Education new Student Wellness Centre

Students News

Feeling overwhelmed or just not sure where to start with ‘wellness’? : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  No one should have to face all the challenges of being a student alone. Luckily, with a multitude of resources and supports available right on campus, including the Student Wellness Centre, no University of Manitoba student needs to.

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International and exchange students meeting in the Tony T.K. Lau Global Lounge - International Centre

Students News

Environmental design student finds inspiration abroad with Global Skills Opportunity funding : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  For Dae Williams, Global Skills Opportunity funding was the catalyst for a whirlwind tour around Europe this summer, learning about landscapes and discovering design inspiration.

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New Charge Ahead space in room 107 Tier Building

Students News

Now open – Brand new Charge Ahead program space : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  Discover the new Charge Ahead program space at 107 Tier Building – a welcoming environment where UM students can connect with peer mentors, access resources, and thrive on their academic journey. Join us for the grand opening on January 30, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM!

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