Students News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.
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Students
New Student Welcome Day is September 5
August 14, 2023 —
Are you a new student for Fall 2023? Mark your calendars and join us for Welcome Day at Fort Garry campus on Sept. 5! We want to welcome you and help you feel at home at UM, so we have a lot of fun planned for you.
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Students
Take control of your health!
August 11, 2023 —
Building healthier habits like getting enough sleep, nutrition, and movement are all helpful steps in preventing illness. In addition, vaccines are one of the safest and most effective health interventions and a primary response against vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Benjamin Bydak investigates cell-to-cell communication in Type 2 diabetes
August 10, 2023 —
After Benjamin Bydak graduated with his first degree, a bachelor’s in psychology, he decided to take his passion for exercise and helping others and pursue a career in kinesiology.
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Indigenous
Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community
August 9, 2023 —
The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.
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Students
Register for Prep Week
August 8, 2023 —
We are excited to welcome all new students to the University of Manitoba! Now that registration is out of the way, this is where the fun begins. If you’re a new student, then you are invited to attend Prep Week, one of the UM Orientation events leading up to the beginning of the academic year.
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Students
Turning Rejection into Opportunity
August 1, 2023 —
Handling rejection with an open mind can turn setbacks into valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. Here are five ways you can turn rejection into opportunity.
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Students
Become a better Tutor. Register for a Tutor Training Session!
July 28, 2023 —
The Academic Learning Centre offers free training sessions for writing and content tutors throughout the year.
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Students
Proof of Enrolment letters – How to order and what to expect.
July 27, 2023 —
With registration in full swing, it’s important that you are prepared for the new academic term.
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Students
UM Essentials prepares new students for an outstanding First Year Experience
July 27, 2023 —
To help you get an advantage as you begin your studies this fall, you will want to dig into our online orientation program called UM Essentials.