UM Today Archives

May 11, 2023 —  A group of health-care researchers, professionals, students and decision-makers from Norway are in Winnipeg this week to learn how older adults are cared for in Manitoba.

May 11, 2023 —  On May 24 UM experts will discuss, from legal, pedagogical, psychological, and sociological perspectives, the causes of this crisis and what we can do to make sport safe(r) for all Canadians.

May 10, 2023 —  New Academic Jobs - May 10, 2023

May 10, 2023 —  Kathleen BlueSky’s [MBA/15] role as co-founder and board chair of Wiijii’idiwag Ikwewag began during her time in the Asper MBA program, in a confluence of hard truths and tenderness.

May 10, 2023 —  The Vera J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) program returns to UM May 8-12 as part of the 2023 program with universities across Canada.

May 10, 2023 —  When considering the University of Manitoba’s impact on our province it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many stories and examples of how UM has improved and continues to improve the lives of Manitobans.

May 10, 2023 —  When Dr. Em Pijl joined the College of Nursing as an assistant professor in 2021, she started to look at her research from a different perspective. Pijl is originally from Vancouver, where she worked as a registered nurse in the Downtown Eastside, an area with high levels of homelessness and substance use.

May 10, 2023 —  Months of Indigenous-led engagement sessions on Indigenous identity have led to nine recommendations and a final report that will inform the development of an Indigenous identity policy for the University of Manitoba.

May 10, 2023 —  The Faculty of Social Work would like to invite all to a Lunch ’n’ Learn event with our visiting social work scholars from Taiwan and China. Presentations by: Dr. Hiu Ha Chong, Department of Indigenous Affairs & Development National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Specializing in Indigenous social work and Indigenous child protection  Dr. Zhihong Yue, School of Sociology, Wuhan University, China Specializing in youth mental health

May 10, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba has been named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers (2023), as well as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizing the institution’s commitment to supporting employees and retaining top talent within the organization, as well as ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work.