Office of Sustainability News Archive

May 16, 2025 — 
Join us for a tour of the native revegetation plantings at the Fort Garry campus.

April 24, 2025 — 
Join the Office of Sustainability for a behind the scenes tour of two unique spaces at UM, the Sea ice Experimental Research Facility and the Sustainability in Action Facility.

February 6, 2025 — 
The Manitoba Marathon cancelled due to heat in 2022. A shortened cross-country ski season because there wasn’t enough snow in 2024. These are just two examples of how climate change is changing sport. If you look globally, there are many more.  Dr. Madeleine Orr, a world-leading sports ecologist will give the keynote address at the University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Night on Feb. 27, with her talk titled 'Climate change vs. sport: Keeping the score on adaptation and activism'. 

February 4, 2025 — 
Looking for a fun, easy way to commute to campus, while saving money on gas and parking and reducing emissions? An e-bike might be for you.  

January 28, 2025 — 
Do you know someone who is making a big impact on sustainability on campus? Nominate them for a 2025 UM Sustainability Award.

December 10, 2024 — 
The 2024 Green Investment Fund offers a unique opportunity to bring your innovative ideas to life.

November 19, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba is refreshing its sustainability strategy. 

November 4, 2024 — 
There are things each one of us can do to help reduce our commuting footprint. If you are not ready to take the bus or ride a bike to campus, carpooling can help you reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

October 29, 2024 — 
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact on our campus and beyond? 

October 15, 2024 — 
When Anna Nekola started at the university in January this year, she was surprised to find that sustainability was part of the culture at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, where she works as an educational developer.