partnerships and innovation News Archive
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Second annual faculty symposium showcased entrepreneurship at UM
January 7, 2026 —
Nearly 100 people gathered for the second annual Entrepreneurship & Innovative Thinking Faculty Symposium on Thursday, November 27th.
Research and International
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba to spotlight breakthrough ideas this September
September 2, 2025 —
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba returns on September 11 at the University of Manitoba. The winner will advance to represent Manitoba on the global stage in Berlin this November.
Chris D: New pathway allows RRC Polytech grads to earn engineering degrees at UM
May 9, 2025 —
A new partnership between Red River College Polytech and the University of Manitoba is opening doors for local students to pursue engineering degrees without leaving the province.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
November is Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month
October 21, 2024 —
For Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking month, there are a variety of events taking place across our campus to help you foster an entrepreneurial mindset. These events will provide faculty, staff and students with opportunities to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.
Research and International
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba applications now open
May 3, 2024 —
UM joins renowned academic institutions around the world with the international Falling Walls Lab on September 11, 2024.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
What a great idea! Annual report showcases entrepreneurial thinking
December 14, 2023 —
UM’s first Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Report explores the opportunities UM provides for students, staff and faculty to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.
Research and International
2023 Undergraduate Research Showcase highlights student achievement at UM
November 6, 2023 —
On Tuesday October 31, more than 100 UM undergraduate students shared their research findings at the inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase
November is Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month at UM
October 6, 2023 —
Throughout November, faculty, staff and students will have opportunities to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Entrepreneurial thinking in teaching and learning
June 7, 2023 —
Sparked by his own curiosity, Carl Szczerski, a technician in the Faculty of Science, purchased his first personal 3D printer in 2018. Now, he’s using the technology to support teaching and learning, too.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Instructors invited to attend a Map the System information session Monday, June 19
May 19, 2023 —
Map the System is a global competition out of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford. Map the System requires participants to use a systems-thinking approach to demonstrate deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental challenge. In doing so, students ultimately uncover levers for change. Last year 16 Canadian post-secondary institutions participated in this global challenge. In 2024, Map the System is coming to the University of Manitoba!