Desautels Faculty of Music News Archive
Desautels Faculty of Music
CBC Manitoba: Using artificial intelligence to enhance music
January 19, 2024 —
CBC Manitoba: Using artificial intelligence to enhance music
Research and International
Exploring the ethics and future of generative AI
January 15, 2024 —
Experts in generative AI technology will share their insights at the UM Knowledge Exchange presentation Next Steps with Generative AI.
New year, new arts and culture season
January 8, 2024 —
Get ready for a new year of arts and culture at the University of Manitoba. After an amazing Fall Term of gallery exhibitions, theatre productions and concerts, the upcoming slate of programming is sure to inspire and entertain. Here is a roundup of just some of what’s happening in the next few months.
St. John's College
Immediate availability at St John’s Residence for students needing place to stay
January 3, 2024 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles” sculpture on display at UM campus
December 8, 2023 —
A smaller version of Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles” sculpture that was on display at the Forks for three years is on loan to the University of Manitoba, thanks to the generosity of Michael Nesbitt.
Desautels Faculty of Music
An operatic exploration of the heart of the Red River Métis
November 23, 2023 —
An innovative Manitoba opera featuring a number of Desautels Faculty of Music alumni becomes the world's first Métis opera.
St. John's College
Getting into the Holiday Spirit
November 20, 2023 —
Jazz music, drinks, snacks, and catching up with our community, it’s a great time to re-connect with your College colleagues, reflect on the year, and get into the festive season. Join us on December 5th from 6 pm – 8 pm with the Faculty Desautels of Music and St John’s College for our Holiday Party in the Robert Schultz Galleria.
School of Art
Arts and culture at UM
September 15, 2023 —
It’s time for an exciting new season of arts and culture at the University of Manitoba. Whether you are interested in art, music, design, theatre or literary events, there is something to look forward to.
Desautels Concert Hall giving campaign offers chance for lasting tribute
September 7, 2023 —
Take your seat in stunning new venue
Research and International
Four new Royal Society of Canada scholars named at UM
September 5, 2023 —
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.





