UM Today Archives

January 26, 2024 —  Icons often represent a city. The Statue of Liberty for New York. The Eiffel Tower for Paris. The Opera House for Sydney. These beacons are more than art or architecture: they represent the collective aspirations of a people, a place, a slice of time when everything seemed possible.

January 26, 2024 —  In an era where cyber threats have become increasingly common, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that our digital defense systems are not only robust but also agile and intuitive. With this in mind, we are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our security infrastructure at the University of Manitoba.

January 26, 2024 —  Dr. Kirstin Brink from the department of Earth Sciences in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources has been named one of Manitoba’s top 100 ‘most fascinating individuals’ in 2023

January 26, 2024 —  Asper School of Business and Stu Clark Graduate School students competed in the fall case season. Supported by alumni, faculty and members of the Associates, and guided by coaches, mentors and judges, the Asper case experience continues to thrive and represent the School around the world.

January 26, 2024 —  Saturday, January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

January 26, 2024 —  Fee payment deadlines are the last day to pay your fees without penalty. Winter 2024 fees are due February 7th, 2024.

January 25, 2024 —  In One Click: Imaging Technology for The Rapid Prediction of Pork Carcass Composition

January 25, 2024 —  Alum Dr. Chrysi Stavropoulou is researching the role of bacteria and fungi in peri-implant diseases, aiming to improve treatments for the nearly 20 percent of people with dental implants facing issues.

January 25, 2024 —  Warren Clarke tells a story about a moment in early childhood when he excitedly expressed that he wanted to become a bus driver. His dad, who’d come to visit, got visibly upset. As much as he didn’t understand at the time, he says he’s thought through this moment in light of his current position as a professor, and with the knowledge he now has.

January 24, 2024 —  The 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 26-29, 2023, brought together a diverse and global community of scholars, practitioners, consultants, community activists, UN and government officials. With the support of the Business Law Advisory Committee, Dr. Laura Reimer, Director of Program Development attended in-person for the purpose of networking and gathering information for the Faculty’s Business and Human Rights initiatives.