UM Today Archives
Research and International News
Security and defence in a changing Arctic : Innovation at the heart of bold ideas
September 22, 2025 — Since establishment in 1985, researchers at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, have been helping Canada meet the challenges of a warming Arctic.
Asper School of Business News
IGNITE 2025 Honours Gail Asper : Network News
September 22, 2025 — The Young Associates welcomed new Asper students to the business community by celebrating the achievements of Gail Asper
Students News
Unlock Your Potential: October is Student Success Month : Network News
September 22, 2025 — Whether you're navigating your first year or returning with new goals, October is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge with the support of UM’s Academic Learning Centre (ALC) and campus-wide resources.
Faculty of Education News
CBC: Strong support for full-time kindergarten after 1st year, Louis Riel School Division says : UM in the News
September 22, 2025 — Xiaoxiao Du, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba's faculty of education who specializes in language and literacy, said full-day kindergarten can offer more varied opportunities for children to expand their education
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CJOB: UM Scientist Aboard CCGS Amundsen Studies Arctic Change : UM in the News
September 19, 2025 — Researchers Dr. David Babb (Research Associate, Centre for Earth Observation Science) from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Lisa Matthes from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are studying sea ice thickness, growth, and content, including biological, chemical, and contaminant samples, aboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
UM is putting representation on display—literally : Network News
September 19, 2025 — Through the Diversifying the UM Art Collection program, 15 artworks by 11 2SLGBTQIA+ artists were procured during the summer of 2025. Find out more and apply to join the next committee.
CBC Manitoba: Walt Disney-owned ABC has indefinitely stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live : UM in the News
September 19, 2025 — Walt Disney-owned ABC has indefinitely stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live over remarks he made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. CBC's Faith Fundal speaks with a local media expert about censorship in comedy, and the impact this could have on other TV shows.
Research and International News
Undergraduate researcher explores Arctic engineering innovation : Innovation and entrepreneurship
September 19, 2025 — Not many undergraduate students can say they spent their summer designing helium drone airships, assessing the density of whale blubber and figuring out how to effectively spin satellites in magnetic liquid
Faculty of Architecture News
Undergraduate Research Award: Designing the Future : Network News
September 19, 2025 — Twelve Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this past summer. Valued at $7000 each, these competitive awards enable students to work with researchers of their choice on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire ideas for their future studies and careers.
Students News
Join the Celebration: Fall Convocation 2025 : Network News
September 19, 2025 — Join the celebrations of UM's Fall graduates this October and November!





