Faculty of Arts News Archive
Nine UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
August 21, 2020 —
Nine University of Manitoba researchers are among the recipients of Insight Development Grants as announced by the Government of Canada, receiving a total of $569,267 in funding.
Family mental health crisis: Parental depression, anxiety during COVID-19 will affect kids too
August 17, 2020 —
The potential long-term consequences on children from increased parental stress, anxiety and depression are only beginning to be understood.
Indigenous
Centering Indigenous knowledges in politics and governance
August 13, 2020 —
Cree-Métis scholar blends his traditional upbringing with political science
No ‘back to normal’ after COVID-19
August 12, 2020 —
COVID-19 has placed a spotlight on the inequities of Canada’s current “curative” health-care system and the problems associated with viewing health policy in isolation from social factors.
UM alumna appointed director of Canadian Museum for Human Rights
August 10, 2020 —
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault announced today that Isha Khan is the new director of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.
John Loxley, ‘Canada’s economist answer to Robin Hood,’ has died
July 31, 2020 —
His great personality and intellect will be missed.
Three new Distinguished Professors at UM
July 27, 2020 —
Congratulations Drs. Tina Chen, Elizabeth Comack and Roberta Woodgate
Indigenous
A glimpse into the work of Indigenous students receiving national funding
July 23, 2020 —
Indigenous student research receives national funding.
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts 2020 Teaching Awards Announced
July 20, 2020 —
The 2020 Faculty of Arts annual teaching awards have been announced. Arts congratulates the award winners on their commitment to students, higher learning and quality instruction.
CBC: A crash course in COVID: New University of Manitoba class will explore impact of pandemic
July 8, 2020 —
Anthropology course devoted to COVID-19 borne out of students' interest when crisis hit