Staff News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty
April 11, 2025 —
On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner.
Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff
March 14, 2025 —
The Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content is an enriching professional development opportunity for UM faculty and staff.
Sustainability
Digital Cleanup at UM: Reducing our digital footprint
March 10, 2025 —
Digital Cleanup Day is March 15, 2025, and all faculty, staff and students are encouraged to clean up their digital items.
Sustainability
Climate change is changing sport: find out how at Sustainability Night 2025
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'.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Black Flourishing at UM
January 29, 2025 —
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.
Human Resources
Making connections, sharing skills
January 29, 2025 —
The recently launched UM Skills Sharing program provides knowledge sharing and training opportunities for support staff across faculties and units at the University of Manitoba. Through upskilling and cross-training, support staff can enhance their skill sets to work more effectively, expand their knowledge of UM and strengthen their connections within the UM community.
UM shines bright at the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade
December 11, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba illuminated downtown Winnipeg with Bison pride during the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 16.
Human Resources
Upgrade your skills at work
December 10, 2024 —
Learning & Organizational Development (LOD) has announced that registration is open for January 2025 workshops.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry, dental hygiene Awards Evening honours achievements
November 26, 2024 —
The hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff took centre stage at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and School of Dental Hygiene Awards Evening on Nov. 20.
Sustainability
Making UM more sustainable for everyone
November 19, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is refreshing its sustainability strategy.