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Students News

Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Oct. 20 : Network News

October 20, 2021 —  Dear Students, You have likely heard that the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has voted to give the union a strike mandate. Understandably, you will have questions about what this means for you.

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Students wearing masks work on computers

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News

YuJa Video sees more than 3,000 users : Network News

October 20, 2021 —  More than 2,300 members of the University of Manitoba community have tried YuJa Video since it launched Sept. 1.

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The faces of an Inuit mother and toddler are encircled by the fur of her parka hood.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM health research projects awarded more than $12 million in federal funding : Featured

October 20, 2021 —  Studies focused on Inuit wellness in Manitoba and on severe tooth decay in First Nations and Métis children are among 19 UM projects to receive recent grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

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Tier Building with autumn leaves in yellow on Fort Garry campus.

Bargaining to continue following UMFA strike mandate : News

October 19, 2021 —  A message from President Michael Benarroch

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Dr. Digvir S. Jayas.

Search for a Vice-President (Research and International) : Campus News

October 19, 2021 —  Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

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Asper School of Business News

President’s Student Leadership Program wraps up high impact community projects : Network News

October 19, 2021 —  In June 2021, just as pandemic restrictions stiffened in Manitoba, the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) welcomed its third cohort. Now, three months later, equipped with a collection of new leadership insights from the early stages of the program, participants completed their leadership service projects.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

Kyle Briscoe is ready to expand his portfolio and experience as a musician : Network News

October 19, 2021 —  Through music Kyle has built a community and helped others be the best versions of themselves

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Infographic of results from antibiotic prescribing study

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics on the rise in Manitoba: UM study : News

October 19, 2021 —  Manitoba doctors are increasingly prescribing antibiotics for conditions that generally should not be treated with these drugs, a University of Manitoba study has found

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Alumni News

Career Lab helps recent grads stand out on the job : News

October 18, 2021 —  New and recent grads can still rely on their alma mater to support them as they join the workforce and throughout their career journey.

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MHR Student Bobbie Whiteman

Faculty of Law News

An education with impact : Network News

October 18, 2021 —  Roberta (Bobbie) Whiteman had already worked in the child welfare sector for at least 10 years when she first learned about the new Master of Human Rights (MHR) program being offered at the University of Manitoba. On October 18, she graduates as a member of the inaugural Master of Human Rights program class her thesis already demonstrating potential to impact the work she does in changing lives.

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