provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Celebrating UM’s 2025 Emeriti
November 18, 2025 —
On November 5, the University of Manitoba hosted its annual Emeriti event at the SmartPark Innovation Hub, recognizing members of our community who have been awarded the title of Emeritus or Emerita.
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New child feeding space open in UMSU University Centre
November 17, 2025 —
Student Affairs opening new Child Feeding Room in 532 UMSU University Centre.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Supporting continued excellence: UM launches ESSENCE project for senior scholars and emeriti
October 16, 2025 —
The ESSENCE project - Emeriti and Senior Scholars Engaged in Navigating Continued Excellence - has been launched. Led by the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) and funded by the 2025–2026 Strategic Initiatives Support Fund, the ESSENCE project offers new ways to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the ongoing contributions of Emeriti and Senior Scholars.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Teaching Excellence
October 6, 2025 —
Two outstanding educators have been named the 2025 recipients of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching. This prestigious award recognizes University of Manitoba educators who have demonstrated continuing teaching excellence and made significant contributions to advancing teaching and learning at UM.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Connect with others through the Affinity Group Work-on-Site Program
October 6, 2025 —
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community and inclusion on campus, the Office of Equity Transformation, in partnership with UM Libraries, has introduced the Affinity Group Work-on-Site Space program. This new initiative provides supportive environments where individuals from systemically marginalized and underrepresented groups can gather to work, study, and connect.
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Your Perspective Matters
September 15, 2025 —
The Office of Equity Transformation invites all students, staff, and faculty to participate in the UM Community Experiences Survey, now open until October 6, 2025.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024
September 10, 2025 —
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications open for the 2025 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
September 9, 2025 —
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 September 22, 2025.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Nazim Cicek appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
September 8, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nazim Cicek as the next Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, effective January 1, 2026.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Building a culture of teaching innovation
August 25, 2025 —
UM is pleased to announce the funding of five innovative projects through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund. This fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors, and librarians to engage in SoTL research that increases knowledge in teaching pedagogy and learning.