UM Today Archives

September 18, 2025 —  Dr. Wajihah Mughal’s journey has taken her from laboratory science at UM to community-driven health research at the Manitoba Métis Federation.

September 18, 2025 —  IDEA START, in partnership with the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, proudly hosted the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba Finale—marking the first-ever collaboration between the three institutions. With support from sponsors North Forge, Faculty of Science, Research Manitoba, UW, and UM, the event celebrated bold ideas and breakthrough research. Emceed by Janine Carmichael and Lauren Bosc, the evening featured inspiring pitches, cultural performances, and best wishes from German Consul Jutta Essig. Congratulations to winner Luma Clarindo Lopes, who will represent Manitoba at the global finale in Berlin!

September 18, 2025 —  The official start to fall is just around the corner. UM's Dr. Sonia Bookman, Associate Professor and Department Head of Sociology and Criminology, talks to CBC about her chapter contribution "Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Marking the Seasons with Brands" in the book, Seasonal Sociology: 2nd Edition

September 17, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law has published its annual Alumni Magazine in time for Homecoming 2025.

September 17, 2025 —  Sam Kavosh took part in the undergraduate summer research program at Dr. Sherif Eltonsy’s lab, where he explored inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments during pregnancy and ways to improve pharmacist support for patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs).

September 17, 2025 —  Volunteers needed for a short nutrition study investigating the effects of haskap berry powder on blood pressure.