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Faculty of Law News

Second Annual Access to Justice Forum Hosted at UM Faculty of Law : Network News

July 17, 2025 —  On May 23rd and 26th, 2025, the University of Manitoba and Manitoba Law Foundation co-hosted the second annual Access to Justice (A2J) Forum. The theme this year, “National Vision, Manitoba Momentum,” was centred around the strides Manitoba is making to walk in step with A2J initiatives across Canada.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

New music courses available to all UM students : Network News

July 17, 2025 —  Are you a new student? Looking for an elective to fill out your schedule? Never got a chance to try music, but always wanted to? This is your chance!

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Portage Online: Farms spotlight sustainability in Lake Winnipeg Basin tour : UM in the News

July 17, 2025 —  Farms spotlight sustainability in Lake Winnipeg Basin tour

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

Honouring excellence from the Riddell Faculty : Network News

July 17, 2025 —  The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students and faculty members alike. Check out the full list of awardees from the Spring 2025 Convocation Reception in this article.

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Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Will increased penalties lower the number of violent attacks on first responders? : UM in the News

July 17, 2025 —  Will increased penalties lower the number of violent attacks on first responders?

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Faculty of Education News

UM granted 1M in funding from Rideau Hall Foundation for Bachelor of Education partnership : Featured

July 17, 2025 —  Rideau Hall funding will significantly increase the number of qualified First Nation, Inuit and Métis educators in northern Manitoba.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Don Flaten named recipient of the 2025 Les Henry Award : Network News

July 17, 2025 —  Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award.

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Research and International News

Opinion: Manitoba holds the key to nation building in Canada : Editor's Picks

July 17, 2025 —  In responding to calls for action, individual Canadians have been boycotting American goods and travel and rallying around the “Buy Canadian” mantra.

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Faculty of Law News

Convocation 2025: Master of Human Rights student Priscila Werton Alves : Network News

July 17, 2025 —  Brazilian medical doctor Priscila Werton Alves was one of six Master of Human Rights students to graduate in June, 2025. She completed the Practicum stream with a placement at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and was the first physician in the program. Her intention in taking the degree was to learn how to become a Human Rights advocate after witnessing the loss of democratic rights in Brazil during the pandemic.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Evolving Engagement : Network News

July 17, 2025 —  When Dr. Anna Chudyk collaborates with patients and caregivers in health research, her key goal is to ensure that their voices are heard and their priorities respected.

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