UM Today Archives

July 14, 2020 —  For any work that cannot be shut down for the day, please check for contingency plans

July 14, 2020 —  UMMFP is a developmental program designed for supervisors, managers and those who wish to advance to a management role.

July 14, 2020 —  Born practically next door to the University of Manitoba at Victoria Hospital and raised in Winnipeg in a family of UM alumni, attending UM was the obvious choice for Anjali Sandhu. Discovering a passion for law, she won numerous prizes, awards and scholarships for obtaining high marks and highest standings in many of her classes, concluding her law school career as class Valedictorian. Did we mention that Sandhu is also a stand-up comedian and professional actor?

July 14, 2020 —  Rady Faculty of Health Sciences researchers determined that scientists must track the genetic diversity of COVID-19 in order to develop an effective vaccine. They also determined that testing for the virus may produce false negative results if experts don't track how it's changing around the world. 

July 14, 2020 —  Stories in media this week noted that the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO) is nearing completion.

July 13, 2020 —  A message from Vice-President (Research and International) Digvir S. Jayas, on the new issue of ResearchLIFE

July 13, 2020 —  What if instead of offering objective answers, design was a method of engaging with and caring about others, of discerning problems? What if design freed itself from its conventional context and became a way of thinking, a way of questioning and gathering insights?

July 13, 2020 —  Surprisingly, there are few studies on river ice dynamics, despite prominent public and industrial concerns associated with flooding and other impacts of river ice processes.

July 13, 2020 —  When losses are buried under more losses, how do you even begin to grieve?

July 13, 2020 —  For nearly two decades, Dr. Tracie Afifi has studied the ways in which adults abuse children, the harms that can result, and what can be done to keep kids safe.