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Dr. Joanne Maier speaking at a podium with government officials behind her.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Manitoba Government Training More Doctors in Westman, for Westman : Network News

July 16, 2025 —  The Manitoba government announced July 16 it is adding 10 new doctor training seats in Brandon and renovating Brandon University (BU) Brodie Science Centre to put more students on a career path to medicine in the Westman region, Premier Wab Kinew, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara, and Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced here today.

Dr. Kendra Nixon

Students News

Thousands of women suffer brain injury from intimate partner violence : Network News

July 16, 2025 —  For every concussion experienced by a professional hockey player, an estimated 7,000 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur from intimate partner violence (IPV).

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Herb Meier working in the field

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Sowing seeds of support  : Network News

July 16, 2025 —  In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders 

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Students News

Aurora Upgrade: Important Information for Students : Network News

July 16, 2025 —  Aurora System Upgrade Notice

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Illustration of mpox virus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba researcher concerned about Mpox mutation : UM in the News

July 16, 2025 —  University of Manitoba researcher concerned about Mpox mutation

Chris Pascoe, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba who specializes in chronic respiratory diseases, says exposure to wildfire smoke at an early age can lead to frequent lung infections and an increased risk of developing respiratory diseases like asthma. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Air quality index warnings and how to protect yourself : UM in the News

July 16, 2025 —  Air quality index warnings and how to protect yourself

Portrait of Dr. Andrew Halayko

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

The Canadian Press: Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks : UM in the News

July 16, 2025 —  While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.

Education Building

“November 1963” film crews to be on campus : Campus News

July 15, 2025 —  Film crews will be on site at the Fort Garry campus throughout the day on Sunday, July 20, working in the Education Building and outdoor areas near the Engineering Building.

Dr Mario Pinto

Research and International News

APTN News: ‘National interest’ projects and the impact on First Nations in Manitoba : UM in the News

July 15, 2025 —  ‘National interest’ projects and the impact on First Nations in Manitoba

Shiu-Yik Au, Dan Shin, Sean Buchanan, and Harsha Kamatham

Asper School of Business News

Asper School of Business Earns National Research Funding : Network News

July 15, 2025 —  The Asper School of Business is proud to celebrate four faculty members who have received 2025 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants. These prestigious grants support early stage research with strong potential for impact in the social sciences and humanities.

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