UM Today Archives

October 15, 2024 —  To keep up with advances in technology, a pioneering virtual reality integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) course has been introduced in the Department of Civil Engineering.

October 15, 2024 —  The Gates Foundation has awarded UM researchers USD$12.5 million to expand the work of the globally recognized Institute for Global Public Health (IGPH) to identify barriers and improve access to life-saving family planning and maternal and newborn health goods and services in priority regions.

October 14, 2024 —  Looking back on the incredible career and legacy of 29-year Bisons football head coach Brian Dobie.

October 14, 2024 —  During Fall Convocation, the University of Manitoba celebrates the distinguished achievements of three individuals who will share in two honorary degrees awarded at the annual ceremony.

October 13, 2024 —  How to experience Winnipeg's Indigenous culture

October 11, 2024 —  Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba

October 11, 2024 —  The 2024 Alumni of Distinction Awards in dentistry and dental hygiene were presented at a gala where giving back to the profession and community was a recurring theme.

October 11, 2024 —  Dr. Kenneth Jeffries, associate professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023. He is among the three faculty members from Science who have received Merit Award 2023 in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering (Dr. Sabine Kuss for Combination and Dr. Susan Cooper for Service).

October 11, 2024 —  Dr. Jody Stark has received just over $60 000 from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to develop and pilot a local music pedagogy that responds to and incorporates various music scenes and ways people make and enjoy music in Winnipeg, Canada.

October 11, 2024 —  U of M researcher discovers, describes and documents insect species.