COVID-19 News Archive
UM responds to critical (red) level with enhanced restrictions
November 1, 2020 —
In addition to new Provincial restrictions, the UM will be introducing new measures to ensure the health and safety of our community.
Faculty of Social Work
Study looking at consequences of COVID-19 on 2SGBQM men in Manitoba
October 27, 2020 —
One of the teams receiving funding is led by Dr. Rusty Souleymanov in the Faculty of Social Work, which will be receiving $175,000 to study mental health and substance use impacts of COVID-19 on sexual and gender minority men in Manitoba
Indigenous
Childhood passion becomes Indigenous scholar’s life-long research focus
October 20, 2020 —
Dr. Myrle Ballard keeps land and her traditional language at the centre of her research
UM has two COVID-19 vaccine candidates under development
October 19, 2020 —
A feature story on CBC notes that more than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19,
Libraries
Study space now available at Health Sciences Library
October 13, 2020 —
Students looking for a quiet place to study will have more options beginning October 13 in the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences (NJMHS) Library.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Effects of pandemic on health care discussed at virtual conference
October 5, 2020 —
The effects of COVID-19 on health services was a running theme at the Collaborating for Health and Wellness Virtual Research Conference, hosted last week by the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, the Applied Health Sciences doctoral program and School of Rehabilitation Science, University of Saskatchewan (USask).
UM part of national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults
October 1, 2020 —
A $4-million investment from Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will launch a national study to investigate the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease.
Student Accessibility Services meeting new needs during time of COVID
September 29, 2020 —
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) promotes accessibility and implements academic accommodations for students with disabilities, such as different paths to completing tasks, helping students to work more efficiently, and using strengths to work around any perceived barriers.
A message on mandatory masks and group sizes on our campuses
September 29, 2020 —
Important information people visiting our campuses must know and follow
President’s message on Winter Term
September 27, 2020 —
University of Manitoba’s Winter Term 2021 will be delivered primarily remotely, with the exception of a small number of in-person courses