UM Today Archives

October 10, 2019 —  Distinguished Professor Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98], a leader in palliative care research, has been selected for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

October 10, 2019 —  Two high-tech interdisciplinary research projects focused on the future of patient care, featuring College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty, have received funding from the Collaborative Innovation Research Fund (CIRF). 

October 10, 2019 —  The new Sustainability Strategy 2019-2023 provides a roadmap for the University’s continuous improvement towards ecological, social and economic aspects of sustainability

October 9, 2019 —  Last week, President Barnard reported to Senate that he has asked Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Edward Jurkowski, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music, and Jeffery Taylor, Acting Director of the School of Art, to explore the possibilities of creating a new integrated faculty that includes art and music

October 9, 2019 —  University of Manitoba associate professor (and Winnipeg Free Press columnist) Niigaan Sinclair has been named peace educator of the year by a bi-national network of educators, academics and peace activists

October 9, 2019 —  A $20,500-Canada Post grant will provide a youth mentorship program with support for technology, transportation costs, as well as nutrition and food services programs, said CanU founder Roger Berrington.

October 9, 2019 —  New Academic Jobs - October 9, 2019

October 9, 2019 —  The Max Rady College of Medicine’s department of immunology marked its 50th anniversary with a symposium entitled “Immunology: Translating Creativity into Better Health."

October 9, 2019 —  In the Nobel press conference, Peebles was keen to highlight that he didn’t work alone. But to say that he has been largely responsible for shaping our understanding of the universe is a cosmic understatement.

October 9, 2019 —  What your guests should know for your convocation ceremony