Community Stories News Archive

March 29, 2017 — 
On March 4th and 5th, two intrepid computer science students from the University of Manitoba made it big at DementiaHack, a hackathon to develop relevant, practical, and innovative approaches to dealing with dementia.

February 1, 2017 — 
STEAM came about as a way to take what are known as the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and incorporate Art and Design into the mix. The program endeavours to dispel the twin myths of the socially awkward, uncommunicative scientist and the self-involved, impractical artist while simultaneously using artistic creativity and practical science not only to facilitate innovation, but to make the subjects more accessible to those not currently involved with STEM.

December 16, 2016 — 
Rady Faculty grad student and co-founder of charity Bridging Villages has raised about $30,000 since making her first volunteer aid trip to Uganda in 2014.

September 15, 2016 — 
Panelists discuss the next steps in Reconciliation on Wednesday, Sept. 21

July 18, 2016 — 
Apply for the Support Staff Learning Exchange trip to University of Victoria by August 12.

July 12, 2016 — 
'We are honoured to celebrate the contributions people have made over their careers'

June 2, 2016 — 
In the spirit of inclusion and to celebrate the university’s diversity, there were a number of campus events

May 2, 2016 — 
Science Rendezvous explores wonders with the community on May 7

April 13, 2016 — 
The University of Manitoba is so proud of all of the wonderful accomplishments of our five students who were named to CBC’s Top 40 Under 40.

April 11, 2016 — 
Balancing academic studies, training and finding time to volunteer can be difficult but in the end it’s worth it