UM Today Archives

November 7, 2024 —  NASA recently announced their selection of the “Probe” (1 billion USD) mission concept to be adopted in the next decade. Two missions (one for infrared light and another for X-ray light) were selected to compete next. The winning concept for probing the X-ray Universe is the “Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite” or AXIS, whose Principal Investigator (PI) is Dr. Chris Reynolds from the University of Maryland. Through rigorous competition for the next mission of the 2030’s, these proposals have the potential to answer burning questions in high-energy astrophysics, including understanding the mechanism and progenitors of supernova explosions that impact the chemical and dynamical evolution of galaxies and understanding our cosmic origins.

November 7, 2024 —  On October 24-27, 2024, law students from the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts participated in the Manitoba Arts Network Showcase in Brandon, Manitoba, which celebrated 40 years of connecting artists and communities in rural and Northern Manitoba. This annual event welcomed over 150 artists, presenters, and industry supporters together for four days of education, networking, and celebration.

November 7, 2024 —  UM researchers are developing new genomics methods with the potential to reveal the genetic mechanisms behind human health and disease.

November 7, 2024 —  Promises to be a thought-provoking discussion on events that will undoubtedly influence our university community.

November 7, 2024 —  As we observe Remembrance Day and National Indigenous Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.

November 6, 2024 —  Senator, judge, advocate. Elder, mentor, teacher. Husband, father, grandfather. Murray Sinclair. CC, OM, MSC was many things to many people, and in everything he did, he did it with humility, conviction, and dedication. To the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, he is the reason it has grown into the law school it is today. His legacy here has shaped the Faculty’s understanding of law as a living force for transformation, healing, and justice.

November 6, 2024 —  With an initial endowment of $100,000, the Faculty of Architecture is excited to announce the establishment of the David J. Paterson Entrance Scholarship.

November 6, 2024 —  This study is to investigate the effects of wild rice consumption on cardiovascular risk factors.

November 6, 2024 —  Two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences projects aim to enhance breastfeeding initiatives and maternal health, focusing on underrepresented communities across Canada and Manitoba.

November 6, 2024 —  Each year, the Associates Achievement Awards Celebration brings together community members and members of The Associates and Young Associates to celebrate excellence in research and teaching at the Asper School of Business. This year, four new Associates Fellows were named, and two outstanding educators were honoured with Associates Teaching Awards.