Amplifying Health as a Human Right News Archive
Research and International
Historic Perspective of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25, 2023 —
During the COVID-19 pandemic community activism helped to shape government responses and vaccine rollouts. A new project led by UM researcher, Dr. Esyllt Jones, will delve into untold stories from marginalized communities before they are lost.
Deadly waves: Researchers document evolution of plague over hundreds of years in medieval Denmark
February 27, 2023 —
Longitudinal study reveals Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, was reintroduced into the population again and again
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Community governance essential for Manitoba’s race-based health data, speakers say
February 10, 2023 —
BIPOC communities must have governance over race-based health data when Shared Health starts collecting it at hospitals, experts said at a community discussion event.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus visit exposes high school students to Rady Faculty programs
February 7, 2023 —
After listening to a panel of recent University of Manitoba medicine and nursing grads speak, Grade 12 student Isabella Dalisay had a better sense of what it takes to become a health-care professional.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing prof aims to improve care for marginalized cancer patients
January 31, 2023 —
Dr. Tara Horrill, assistant professor at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, was first drawn to research about a decade ago, while working as an oncology nurse at CancerCare Manitoba.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law celebrates exceptional alumni with new award series
January 27, 2023 —
To celebrate the achievements of graduates, the Faculty of Law created the Faculty of Law Alumni Awards to be presented annually. Nominees demonstrate standards of inspiring professionalism in one of three categories including Outstanding Alumni Award, Emerging Leader Award, and the Trailblazer Award.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ininiw scholar bringing Indigenous curriculum to occupational therapy
January 27, 2023 —
Since joining the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in the role of Ininiw scholar, Margaret Hart has been working toward a complete rebuild of the occupational therapy program to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
UM launches Canada Research Chair Symposium Series in 2023
January 24, 2023 —
From advances in sustainable agriculture to improved medicine s, Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) are working to address major global issues that impact us every day..
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Let’s talk about mental health
January 24, 2023 —
UM will join more than 200 post-secondary institutions across Canada to participate in the world's largest mental health conversation on Bell Let's Talk Day.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady women build leadership skills through Martha Donovan funding
January 24, 2023 —
Six faculty members and students have received support for leadership training as winners of Winnipeg Foundation Martha Donovan Women's Leadership Development Awards.