community engagement News Archive
Research and International
From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!
November 5, 2025 —
From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance! Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin! Luma, winner of Falling Walls Lab Manitoba, will present her groundbreaking idea on antibiotic resistance, representing both Manitoba and Canada on the global stage. Their participation highlights Manitoba’s growing impact in research and innovation.
Sustainability
Take the Campus Commute Survey
October 20, 2025 —
October is Sustainability Month and we need your help to improve your campus commute and help inform future transportation planning.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady educator and student honoured for dedication to First Nation community
September 29, 2025 —
The community of Misipawistik Cree Nation near Grand Rapids recently honoured an educator and a student from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for their commitment to a partnership with First Nations communities through a program at the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC).
Sustainability
Rainbow Gardens celebrating a successful 2025 growing season
September 12, 2025 —
For 17 years, Rainbow Gardens has supported new immigrant families in Winnipeg. Located on the Fort Garry campus, the two-acre plot helps community members grow their own food, share their native culinary traditions and establish meaningful social networks with other immigrants and local community members.
Sustainability
Make a difference, volunteer as a Sustainability Ambassador this year
August 25, 2025 —
The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at the University of Manitoba through growth, education and action.
Indigenous
When murals speak: Indigenous art on campus
August 14, 2025 —
Indigenous artists offer connection, share stories and spark conversation through art
St. Paul's College
Fostering Hope in a Divided World
July 3, 2025 —
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights became a hub for civic reflection and moral dialogue on June 15-17, 2025.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First Nation welcomes UM-supported community housing complex
June 17, 2025 —
After several years of planning, a new community-led supported living complex in Sagkeeng First Nation is welcoming its first residents this month.
Indigenous
Celebrating Indigenous Excellence: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
June 12, 2025 —
Ten members of the Indigenous campus community at UM are being recognized this National Indigenous Peoples Day for leading transformational change and weaving Indigenous knowledges into all they do.
Indigenous
Reclaiming sacred space, expanding the circle
June 10, 2025 —
Nestled behind Migizii Agamik — Bald Eagle Lodge is reclaimed land that has been carefully transformed into a sacred and special space, expanding the circle on the UM Fort Garry Campus.