COVID-19 News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM experts contribute to children’s science magazine about COVID-19
May 27, 2020 —
Last week, La Liberté published its first children’s science magazine La Liberté Sciences Mag Junior – No Mercy for the Coronas!, with contributions from University of Manitoba faculty.
Phased approach to reopening of research
May 27, 2020 —
A process for a phased re-opening of research has been outlined by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International).
Students
Preparing for virtual convocation – new deadlines
May 27, 2020 —
The big day is coming up - virtual convocation celebration 2020! Congratulations graduates! During the live-streamed virtual event you will be conferred as a slide with your photo and a personal message comes across the screen. To be part of the virtual event your slide must be completed by 9:00 PM on June 4.
Libraries
A brief history of pandemics
May 27, 2020 —
With the 1918 'Spanish flu,' UM suspended classes, hockey's Stanley Cup called off
Eight days after symptoms, COVID-19 not very infectious
May 26, 2020 —
UM researchers have found that COVID-19 is not very infectious as soon as eight days after symptoms appear.
Helping students coping with mental illness
May 25, 2020 —
Kyle Hiebert says that increased financial pressure, a rapidly changing world and an uncertain future for jobs or careers has made students emotionally distressed.
Help where it’s needed
May 25, 2020 —
A seemingly unlikely collaboration between the faculties of science and architecture produces face shields for Winnipeg pediatricians
Faculty of Social Work
Webinar on how basic income can help during & after COVID-19
May 22, 2020 —
All are invited to attend a basic income webinar with special guest MP Leah Gazan on May 27, 2020.
New working groups to advise on academic planning and safe return of on-campus activity
May 21, 2020 —
The health and safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors is the over-arching priority for these working groups
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Med students connect ICU patients and families during COVID-19 lockdown
May 21, 2020 —
Third-year medical students are working in hospitals around Winnipeg to ensure ICU patients are able to stay in touch with their families while visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place.