Staff News Archive
Let’s “Brand Together” – it’s time to find and update all old UM logos and brand
June 13, 2024 —
Let's "Brand Together" to help share UM's story - by updating all old logos.
Sustainability
What do you do when the spark runs out?
June 10, 2024 —
Did you know that end-of-life battery recycling is mandated by the Province of Manitoba? This means that batteries cannot be disposed of in the landfill or recycling bins. Since its inception in 2011, the University of Manitoba’s Battery Recycling Program has diverted more than 5.7 tonnes of common household batteries from landfill, the equivalent of approximately 3 hippopotamuses.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Make your communication materials accessible with Panorama
June 4, 2024 —
It’s here, it’s smart and it’s easy to use – the new Panorama portal to help you create accessible materials for a variety of users.
Sustainability
Sustainability leaders making their mark
May 17, 2024 —
Each year, the University of Manitoba Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrates the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance UM’s commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. The 2024 recipients have been selected.
Thank you for your continued commitment to accessibility at UM!
May 1, 2024 —
Together we’ve made great strides to ensure everyone has equal access to information
Digital security at UM and beyond
April 30, 2024 —
It seems that everywhere you turn, there is news of a new scam or fraud. Critical thinking can be your best defense.
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at UM
April 22, 2024 —
Honouring the diversity and richness of Asian cultures; advocating for equity and anti-oppression
Significant enhancements to employee benefits now available
April 1, 2024 —
As of April 1, 2024, University of Manitoba benefits plan members can enjoy expanded benefits coverage, with significant enhancements for both full-time and part-time employees.
Mandatory training for employees will make UM more accessible for all
March 18, 2024 —
Complete your Accessibility Training (Information and Communication Standard) by May 1
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Accessibility in UM’s digital spaces
March 12, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is the university for Manitobans. And in Manitoba, 29.2% of people over the age of 15 have at least one disability, according to Statistics Canada. That’s why UM is committed to accessibility not only in its physical spaces, but also in its digital spaces.