Centre on Aging News Archive
Research and International
Research in aging: up close and personal
May 2, 2024 —
For over 40 years, the Centre on Aging has been engaging researchers, students, older adults, representatives from community organization, health and social agencies, government, and the general public in a dialogue on aging.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Connecting older adults with student companions
April 1, 2024 —
A new program aims to connect caregivers of adults within the UM community with students offering support through companionship services. The Adult Companionship Services (ACS) Directory, launched by Family Resources in collaboration with the Centre on Aging and the UM Age-friendly University Committee, will serve as a centralized hub to locate companionship service providers and post job opportunities.
Centre on Aging Award Program Applications Now Open
April 13, 2023 —
The Centre on Aging is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the University of Manitoba (UM), in support of students conducting aging research. Since the Centre was established in 1982, it has provided financial support through their aging awards to nearly 100 UM students.
Extended Education
Preparing for the future with micro-certificates
December 13, 2022 —
“Micro-credentials like these micro-certificates can play an important role, complement a degree, be stand-alone and provide employers with what they are looking for.” – Rod Lastra
Extended Education
Facilitating Older Adult Learning
November 2, 2022 —
“It’s not a whole degree. In a short time, you get a lot of knowledge and skills.” - Michelle Porter
Campus accessibility for you
June 10, 2022 —
Survey seeks your feedback on UM tunnel wayfinding signage
Alumni
UM alum is building accessible digital bridges
April 7, 2022 —
Alum Wilfred Sam-King builds age friendly course with Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba Age-Friendly University (AFU) Initiative fund
Applications now open for Centre on Aging Research Fellowships 2022–2023
February 8, 2022 —
Apply by March 28
November 2021 UM Community Events
October 29, 2021 —
Mark your calendar for UM’s community events this November.
Research and International
Teaching older adults in university courses
October 20, 2021 —
The Centre on Aging will host a workshop open to UM faculty and instructors on November 9 to share information on teaching older adults in the classroom.