UM Today Archives
UM researcher part of WHO Declaration on COVID-19 : Network News
April 14, 2020 — On April 13, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development.
Message from President Barnard : Campus News
April 14, 2020 — On working with the provincial government, April 14
Two UM COVID-19 experts answer common questions : Network News
April 14, 2020 — In a syndicated story by the Canadian Press news agency, two of UM's most knowledgeable experts on COVID-19 were among those approached to answer some common questions about the virus and pandemic.
Information Services and Technology News
New policy and procedure prioritize data protection : Network News
April 14, 2020 — New Information Security policy, procedure and standards have been developed to better protect the information used and shared by the university community, both within and outside the university.
‘Manitoba will survive,’ says UM political analyst : Network News
April 13, 2020 — Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies at UM, looks at the dual crises of the pandemic and the related economic downturn that is affecting Manitoba.
Can you get COVID-19 from your dog or cat? : UM in the News
April 13, 2020 — Social distancing should include your pet, say some infectious disease experts.
CBC: Cree-speaking raven puppet gives COVID-19 health information : UM in the News
April 13, 2020 — Public health video draws from Cree culture to spread advice to people in remote First Nations
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Augmented Human conference moves online due to COVID-19 : Network News
April 9, 2020 — An international event focused on improving human capabilities and quality of life through the use of science and technology will take place May 27 – 29, moving to an online format for the first time in its 11-year history. The Augmented Human International Conference was originally scheduled to take place at Fort Garry campus, marking the first time it would be held in Canada.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
COVID-19 and the Canadian food supply chain : Featured
April 9, 2020 — Barry Prentice and Derek Brewin reflect on COVID-19's impact on food supply chains
Libraries News
Be strategic with new! UM Libraries webinars for faculty, grad students and researchers : Campus News
April 9, 2020 — From data management to systematic reviews, these spring offerings are designed to help you





