UM Today Archives

April 28, 2020 —  Luther Konadu [BFA(Hons)/2019] , one of 25 exceptional Canadian artists on the jury-selected 2020 longlist, received $25,000 from the Sobey Art Award, Canada's most prestigious contemporary art prize.

April 28, 2020 —  Dr. Cheryl ffrench, a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor and emergency room physician in Winnipeg has been honoured with the Resident Doctors of Canada's Puddester Award for Resident Wellness.

April 28, 2020 —  Children whose mothers had depression and took serotonergic antidepressants during pregnancy have an increased risk of deficits in language and cognition, compared to children of mothers who had depression during pregnancy and did not take antidepressants, according to findings in a new University of Manitoba study

April 28, 2020 —  As the “faculty member’s dean”, Dr. John Mundie’s 40-year career at the Asper School of Business is exemplified by the strong relationships he built within the faculty and with the external business community.

April 28, 2020 —  Have you ever been out for a walk, encountered others coming in the other direction, and wondered if you should move onto the boulevard to avoid them? It’s not necessary, say some UM COVID-19 experts.

April 28, 2020 —  Virtual Leadership Series shares insight on managing during COVID-19 pandemic 

April 27, 2020 —  Feeling bored or lethargic while stuck at home? Why not take this opportunity to take some time for yourself or even spend time on that long-neglected hobby! Show us how you’re keeping yourself entertained while being practicing social distancing? Are you testing your cooking skills? Doing DIY projects? Living the island life in Animal Crossing? Share your favourite self-quarantine pastime with @umstudent on Instagram and use the hashtag #umHomeBound for a chance to win a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!

April 27, 2020 —  Immunologist Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee has been awarded a prestigious, four-year funded position as Canada’s first Sex and Gender Science Chair in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.

April 27, 2020 —  Vaclav Smil: 'It should not be so hard to admit that, at this point, we do not know much more than we do know.'

April 27, 2020 —  The flag at the University of Manitoba will be lowered on April 28