UM Today Archives

November 3, 2025 —  For Deanne Nixie Miao, receiving the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship has helped her feel that she fits in doing research in the lab.

November 2, 2025 —  In an effort to maximize revenue, airlines have been squeezing more seats on their planes and charging for perks such as more legroom and a cup of coffee, says Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI).

October 31, 2025 —  “There has to be a good story. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s high-tech, or a low-tech film with a phone filmed in a studio; it’s got to have a good story, otherwise it won’t work,” Dr. Austin-Smith said. 

October 31, 2025 —  Tutor Training is designed to improve the overall quality of tutoring on campus. Participants benefit by learning about the role of a tutoring life cycle by improving critcal thinking and communication skills. Tutors who attend the training and complete the assigned activities also earn recognition on their Experience Record.

October 31, 2025 —  Dr. Allison Fenske, Director of the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the conditions and realities of pre-trial custody and how proposed bail reforms could impact education, housing, and employment for the accused.

October 31, 2025 —  From pumpkins to costumes to candy, many Canadians are now dishing out a lot of money to celebrate Halloween. CBC's Brittany Greenslade talks about Halloween spending with Dr. Sandeep Arora, Department Head and associate professor of the Marketing Department, Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.

October 31, 2025 —  The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students. Check out the full list of awardees from the 2025-2026 academic year.

October 31, 2025 —  Join UM Libraries Nov 17-20 for the annual celebration of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). GIS Days brings together students, researchers, community organizations and industry professionals for four days of interactive virtual and in-person programming.

October 31, 2025 —  On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John's College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John's College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $220,000 in scholarships and bursaries! 

October 30, 2025 —  The Canadian Journal of Human Rights (CJHR) was honoured to sponsor and participate in the Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy, held October 5–7, 2025, at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Co-sponsors included the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law, the Manitoba Law Foundation, and the LGBT Purge Fund. The Symposium was led and organized by Dr. Shayna Plaut, the Museum’s Director of Research and Exhibition Development. Former Ontario premier Bob Rae delivered the keynote address.