UM Today Archives

December 9, 2024 —  Remnants of COVID disruption could be driving rural Manitoba homicide spike: prof

December 9, 2024 —  Fields on Wheels casts eyes on food supply chain links

December 9, 2024 —  Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer

December 9, 2024 —  Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024. 

December 9, 2024 —  UM’s participation in the consortium builds on its longstanding support for Canada’s military community, which began in 1974 with the Canadian Forces University Program and continues through the Military Support Office established in 2006.

December 9, 2024 —  The School of Art is proud to announce that Associate Professor Mark Neufeld is currently featured in Icecreampowerpinkyswearlater?

December 9, 2024 —  On November 21, 2024, the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA), in partnership with the Manitoba Bar Association’s newly established Indigenous Lawyers Forum, hosted the inaugural “In Good Relations” networking event at Migizii Agamik (“the Bald Eagle Lodge”) on the University of Manitoba campus. Julianna Albert, a 2L student, translated “In Good Relations” into Cree as “kâkînaw mino omâkiinak,” noting that the name “beautifully captures the essence of the event.” Designed as an informal and welcoming gathering, the event aimed to foster meaningful connections between Indigenous law students, practicing lawyers, and articling students.

December 9, 2024 —  This fall, a cohort of social work students participated in an interprofessional learning experience with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. This event emphasized the importance of social work practice in addressing the intersection of individuals and their environments in healthcare settings.  During the event, a screening of Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story, depicted the tragic death of Greg Price and highlighted systemic issues in healthcare, including the need for improved communication.  “‘Greg’s Wings’ provided a meaningful learning experience for students, particularly in the context of healthcare collaboration and the challenges faced within this system,” said Vicki Verge, Instructor and Faculty-Field Liaison, Faculty of Social Work.  

December 9, 2024 —  Fall Term 2024 is drawing to a close and Tuesday, December 10 marks the beginning of the final exam period for many faculties. Knowing that this can be a stressful time, here is some information about resources and supports that you may find helpful over the next two weeks.

December 9, 2024 —  Although sustainability seems to be the new trend, plastic pollution still remains a great threat to the environment and human health. Turns out those compostable coffee cups and food containers are rarely degraded even in standard composting conditions. The UM Prairie iGEM team strives to solve this problem and received the gold medal for the best new basic part award in the 2024 Grand Jamboree - the world expo of synthetic biology!