UM Today Archives

October 7, 2025 —  “Funding like this is important because we know through surveys that have been done that many individuals are not able to access oral health-care services,” said Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, dean of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.

October 7, 2025 —  Dr. Meghan Azad, professor of pediatrics and child health at the University of Manitoba and director of Manitoba's Interdisciplinary Lactation Centre, speaks with host Marjorie Dowhos about breastfeeding benefits, environmental impacts and resources for mothers across Manitoba.

October 7, 2025 —  The city’s manager of library services hopes a new report that highlights the success of an Indigenous-led alternative to conventional security services will convince decision-makers to expand the program. At a news conference Monday at the Millennium Library, Karin Borland spoke as researchers from the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg presented their findings on how community safety hosts practice Wâhkôhtowin — a Cree and Métis worldview rooted in kinship and interconnectedness — to create safety through relationship building.

October 7, 2025 —  In March 2025, the Science Courtyard was nominated for the German Landscape Architecture Prize, a biennial competition organized by the Federation of German Landscape Architects (Bund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten, BDLA). On May 1, 2025, it was awarded the Prairie Design Award of Merit in the Landscape Architecture category, with the celebration held at the Remai Modern in Saskatoon.

October 7, 2025 —  Increasing the number of Indigenous faculty members at UM requires a strategy to ensure that they are not just hired, but valued and supported, speakers said at a symposium on Sept. 25.  

October 7, 2025 —  Law students from the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba hit the road to Winkler, Manitoba, from 18-20 September, for the 2025 Manitoba Arts Network Showcase — and what a journey it was!

October 6, 2025 —  It's harvest moon time, and it's just one of three supermoons this year. So what makes it so special? We'll hear from Danielle Pahud, Physics and Astronomy, University of Manitoba.

October 6, 2025 —  Dr. Brenda Austin-Smith from U of M breaks down why an AI “actress” is stirring outrage in Hollywood — and what it means for real performers and Manitoba’s film scene.

October 6, 2025 —  As part of its commitment to providing an exceptional student experience, the University of Manitoba invites students to complete a short awareness and perception survey to help shape future communications efforts.

October 6, 2025 —  Two outstanding educators have been named the 2025 recipients of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching. This prestigious award recognizes University of Manitoba educators who have demonstrated continuing teaching excellence and made significant contributions to advancing teaching and learning at UM.