UM Today Archives

January 10, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Runge has been appointed to the dual role of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art, effective May 1, 2025.

January 10, 2025 —  Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!

January 10, 2025 —  Starting a new semester, especially in a new country, can feel overwhelming—but finding a comfortable, welcoming place to live doesn’t have to be. St John’s Residence, located right on the University of Manitoba campus, is offering immediate availability for students looking for housing on short notice.

January 10, 2025 —  Participation in any UM Libraries workshops series can now be recognized on a student’s Experience Record. 

January 10, 2025 —  Did you change your mind about a course? Have you realized that the class you’re in is not for you? Don’t worry there is still time for you to rearrange your Winter Term schedule

January 10, 2025 —  The Indigenous Reading Circle, offered by the UM Libraries and led by Indigenous Librarian Intern Claire Settee, is an opportunity for Indigenous students to bring their questions, thoughts, and feelings about their personal and academic readings to discuss with other Indigenous students in a small group setting.

January 9, 2025 —  There’s a new instructor in Robson Hall’s classrooms this term. Law students and faculty at the University of Manitoba welcome Dr. Opeyemi Bello, who teaches Commercial Law, Contracts, and Labour-Management Relations. He also brings to the Faculty of Law, a research specialization on the intricate political dynamics of international tax cooperation and the challenges that developing countries encounter in negotiating international tax agreements.

January 9, 2025 —  'Really unique': Ice core drilled by U of M scientist could unlock climate history

January 9, 2025 —  Join us on Thursday, February 6, 2025, for the second session of the Teaching and Learning Research Colloquium Series.

January 8, 2025 —  Scientists have discovered the oldest ice core – estimated to be over 1.2 million years old; with the potential of revealing clues into the Earth’s changing climate.