Students News Archive

October 8, 2025 — 
Barret Monchka, a PhD student at the College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is advancing data linkage using artificial intelligence and improving patient data protection.

October 6, 2025 — 
Discover how UM students like Senuki and Lou overcame academic challenges by tapping into campus supports like the Academic Learning Centre, building confidence, skills, and community along the way.

October 6, 2025 — 
Kayla Austin had little research experience when she enrolled in the bachelor of science in dentistry (B.Sc. (Dent.) program at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.

October 3, 2025 — 
Not long after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2017, Charlene Braun started her first leadership role, as a nurse educator at Grace Hospital. At that time the Manitoba health system was in a period of restructuring and consolidation, which inspired her to return to UM and pursue a master’s degree. 

October 3, 2025 — 
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.

September 26, 2025 — 
Whether you're new to UM or returning for another term, this is your opportunity to explore the many services designed to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.

September 25, 2025 — 
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.

September 25, 2025 — 
Experiential learning is one of the most effective ways for students to connect classroom knowledge with practical opportunities in supportive professional environments. These opportunities let you put your learning into action, work on meaningful projects, and discover where your studies can take you next. Through Riipen, students can take part in experiential learning programs that allow them to apply their knowledge, strengthen their confidence, expand their networks, and explore career possibilities all while earning income for their work.

September 25, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba has once again partnered with BioTalent Canada, a national leader in training and workforce development, to give UM students FREE access to a suite of online Essential Skills for Career Success courses.  Employers across every field say the same thing: transferable social and emotional skills (SES) are among the top qualifications they want in new hires (Rose, 2024, p. 7). Skills like communication, collaboration, and problem solving often matter as much as your GPA. 

September 23, 2025 — 
When she was working as a bedside nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit, UM nursing alumna Ashley Bell saw some 2SLGBTQIA+ families were not receiving the same level of care as other families.