Students News Archive
Students
Unlock Your Potential: October is Student Success Month
September 22, 2025 —
Whether you're navigating your first year or returning with new goals, October is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge with the support of UM’s Academic Learning Centre (ALC) and campus-wide resources.
Research and International
Undergraduate researcher explores Arctic engineering innovation
September 19, 2025 —
Not many undergraduate students can say they spent their summer designing helium drone airships, assessing the density of whale blubber and figuring out how to effectively spin satellites in magnetic liquid
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM pharmacy student tackles gaps in care for IBD and UTI patients
September 17, 2025 —
Sam Kavosh took part in the undergraduate summer research program at Dr. Sherif Eltonsy’s lab, where he explored inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments during pregnancy and ways to improve pharmacist support for patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
UM Aggie Bedpush rolls across Manitoba to support rural health and wellness
September 16, 2025 —
The annual Aggie Bedpush is back this fall, continuing a beloved tradition of fundraising and community spirit led by students from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental student research profile: Lala Rukh studies oral potentially malignant disorders
September 16, 2025 —
Lala Rukh enjoyed working on research during her undergrad, and when she entered dental school, she jumped at the opportunity to conduct her own study.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Respiratory therapy student uses new technology in summer research
September 15, 2025 —
Taylor Davidson is a first-year UM respiratory therapy student who spent her summer working on a series of projects in respiratory physiology.
Students
Six reasons to visit the Student Wellness Centre
September 12, 2025 —
This September marks the SWC’s two-year anniversary, providing UM students with a space to prioritize wellbeing and connect with supports. If you haven’t checked out the space in the past year, this fall is a great time! Start off the term by prioritizing wellness.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM welcomes new pharmacy students at white coat ceremony
September 12, 2025 —
First-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences marked the start of their journey with a white coat ceremony on Sept. 8 at the Frederic Gaspard Theatre, University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Senator and UM alum urges dentistry, dental hygiene students to focus on personal development
September 9, 2025 —
Speaking to the incoming class of dental and dental hygiene students, a Canadian senator and UM alum emphasized the importance of personal development throughout their careers.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM med student recognized with Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award
September 9, 2025 —
Akhil Ramdoyal, third year med student, was recognized with a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award for medical students for his contributions to medicine and advocacy.