provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive
What makes UM a vibrant community for you?
October 22, 2024 —
Join the conversation and learn more about the EDIA work being done at UM
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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.
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Applications open for the 2024 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
October 7, 2024 —
The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba. The fund is currently accepting applications until October 25, 2024.
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Join the UM community to develop your innovation skills
October 3, 2024 —
Better Together is back for fall 2024. The co-curricular event, taking place Nov 12 and 13, brings together faculty, staff and students, from all disciplines and levels of study, to build entrepreneurial thinking skills and develop innovative solutions to real challenges.
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Help shape UM’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
September 20, 2024 —
This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.
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Checking in with UM Family Resources
September 19, 2024 —
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Family Resource office, we take this opportunity to re-introduce the role and share some updates on how Family Resource can benefit you.
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Bringing stability to budgets and improving the carryover process
September 6, 2024 —
A five-year review of the University of Manitoba’s budget model and budget processes resulted in several recommendations to evolve the current model.
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Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023
September 5, 2024 —
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced
August 29, 2024 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.
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SoTL scholar studies use of AI tools in teaching and learning math concepts
August 7, 2024 —
Xinli Wang, instructor in the Department of Mathematics, shares about her experience as the 2023 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund - Teaching Scholar. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 SoTL Support Fund - Teaching Scholar..