UM Today Archives

November 4, 2025 —  Jasmeen Rai decided to make some changes to her study habits last year.

November 4, 2025 —  Why do we only have pumpkin spice flavoured things in the fall? CBC's Chloe Friesen went looking for answers with Dr. Sonia Bookman, Associate Professor and Department Head, Sociology and Criminology.

November 4, 2025 —  Five assistant professors from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are among 24 researchers who have received a total of nearly $1.8 million in New Investigator Operating Grants from Research Manitoba. 

November 4, 2025 —  A round up of some of the most important Aurora cards that were launched or updated and what it means for students.

November 4, 2025 —  What are the dangers of vaping, especially on young people? Third-year respiratory therapy student Kaitlin Reilly received a UM undergraduate research award to work on a project this summer on the effects of e-cigarettes and vaping. 

November 3, 2025 —  Jayden Kyryluk [BA/22] is a third-year law student working as a Research Assistant for the Desautels Business Law Accelerator at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law. He is currently spending this term on an exchange program, studying international law at Radbound University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. On the same day that his classmates in Winnipeg were meeting with Supreme Court of Canada Judge Sheilah Martin, Kyryluck was shaking hands with Judge Kimberly Prost in The Hague.

November 3, 2025 —  The province doesn’t have the authority to use the notwithstanding clause in a situation such as the Supreme Court striking down mandatory minimum sentences, said Brandon Trask, Associate Law Professor, University of Manitoba

November 3, 2025 —  What sets it apart is, is there’s no other book on Manitoba politics that’s (this) current … we draw on authors from all across the province, including Brandon, U of Winnipeg and U of M also; one is from University of Alberta,” says Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor in political science and rector of St. Paul’s College at the University of Manitoba.

November 3, 2025 —  Walking in Two Worlds (Nov. 17–21, 2025) is a week-long celebration created by Kookum Karen Courchene to honour Indigenous identity and pride. Each day features a theme—from moccasins and ribbon skirts to beadwork and fashion—ending with the 4th Annual Indigenous Winter Market. The event invites everyone to celebrate Indigenous culture, visibility, and belonging.

November 3, 2025 —  Foxes are frequent visitors to the Fort Garry campus; here’s how to keep interactions safe for everyone.