faculty News Archive

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM project to develop digital health solutions rooted in traditional Indigenous knowledge
June 20, 2023 —
A research project that aims to bring Indigenous-friendly technology solutions to Elders in a Manitoba First Nation has received approximately $50,000 in funding from AGE-WELL, a Canadian technology and aging network, and the Canadian Frailty Network.

Students
Hire a student with Work-Study
June 16, 2023 —
Selected employers will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,700.00 per position at the end of the fiscal year.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
The UM Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament hits the links August 30, 2023
June 12, 2023 —
The UM Faculty & Staff Golf Tournament is back for another round in 2023! All faculty and staff are invited to participate in a fun day outside with their colleagues from all across the University.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Digging into Data
June 2, 2023 —
Since working as a research assistant during her undergraduate studies, Dr. Christine Leong [B.Sc./06, B.Sc.Pharm/10], now associate professor in the College of Pharmacy, has been drawn to data.

Students
The Language Partner Volunteer Program
May 26, 2023 —
The Language Partner Volunteer Program, at UM’s English Language Centre (ELC), is an excellent opportunity to participate in a rewarding experience with an international student!

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Safer Substance Use
May 10, 2023 —
When Dr. Em Pijl joined the College of Nursing as an assistant professor in 2021, she started to look at her research from a different perspective. Pijl is originally from Vancouver, where she worked as a registered nurse in the Downtown Eastside, an area with high levels of homelessness and substance use.

Sustainability
Help create a better planet
April 12, 2023 —
Sustainability engagement and opportunities on UM campuses

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM-led study exposes barriers, safety concerns for medical cannabis use in Canada
April 4, 2023 —
A majority of Canadians who require medical cannabis are obtaining the drug through the recreational market rather than the medical system, raising health and safety concerns, according to a massive new study led by a UM researcher.

School of Art
In the news: SoA Professor wins 2023 Saidye Bronfman Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts
March 28, 2023 —
Congratulations to SoA Professor Grace Nickel, recipient of the 2023 Saidye Bronfman Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts

Learn more about fraud prevention at UM
March 14, 2023 —
Fraud Prevention Month: Protecting UM from fraud and financial irregularities