college of rehabilitation sciences News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Physio study seeks Manitobans with cancer care experience
June 11, 2025 —
A new UM study is seeking Manitobans who have received cancer treatment over the past 10 years to take part in a survey about their physical rehabilitation needs.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First Nations partner with UM to “grow our own” rehabilitation specialists starting in junior high
June 2, 2025 —
Nearly 200 people turned out to Oscar Lathlin Collegiate in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) on May 26 for the launch of a new initiative between the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and nine First Nations communities in Manitoba, supported by the University of Manitoba’s innovative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Effects of social isolation highlighted in national aging study
May 23, 2025 —
This year marks the half-way point of a major 20-year Canada-wide study on the complexities of the aging process. Since it was launched in 2015, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) has seen over 300 studies published using its data, including from researchers at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Research and International
Meet Patricia Thille, 2024 Rh Award Winner in the Social Sciences category
May 22, 2025 —
Dr. Patricia Thille, associate professor of physical therapy, has received the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Social Sciences.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Outstanding graduating students celebrate the educators who shaped their success
May 21, 2025 —
For the past 33 years, the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception has provided an opportunity for each faculty and school to nominate one outstanding graduating student, who in turn chooses two teachers—one from their K–12 years and one from their time at the University of Manitoba.
Research and International
Rh Awards recognize UM research excellence
May 13, 2025 —
For more than 50 years, the Rh Awards have supported the advancement of knowledge across disciplines at UM.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty
April 11, 2025 —
On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor emerita works to transform occupational therapy
April 10, 2025 —
Gayle Restall, professor emerita in occupational therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has had an accomplished career focused on research into removing barriers for people in marginalized and underserved communities living with chronic health conditions.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Respiratory therapy student an advocate for the profession
March 27, 2025 —
Wintana Mokonnen was 17 when she first heard the term “respiratory therapy” (RT) while volunteering at Health Sciences Centre (HSC). Today, at 21, she is a passionate advocate for the field that she’s chosen.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New issue of RadyUM welcomes sixth college to Rady Faculty
March 10, 2025 —
The latest issue of RadyUM magazine is available now, online and in print. The cover story introduces the new College of Community and Global Health – soon to be the sixth college encompassed by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.