sustainability News Archive

Campus accessibility for you
June 10, 2022 —
Survey seeks your feedback on UM tunnel wayfinding signage

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Cattle Country: Researchers, producers and industry discuss farming for sustainable food systems
May 1, 2022 —
The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in May 2022.

The New York Times Magazine: This Eminent Scientist Says Climate Activists Need to Get Real
April 26, 2022 —
Vaclav shares his beliefs on decarbonization, climate change goals, consumer consumption and the realities of transitioning to sustainable solutions

Earth Day 2022: A message from President Michael Benarroch
April 18, 2022 —
'A day to raise awareness of environmental concerns and the need to change the way we think about climate―and not just weather extremes, but the political and business climate as well'

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Cattle Country: University of Manitoba research aims to increase production, profitability and enhance environmental sustainability
February 1, 2022 —
The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in February 2022.

Sustainability
UM committee tackling responsible investment opportunities
January 18, 2022 —
Did you know the University of Manitoba is a signatory of the Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities?

Protecting our trees through biological pest management
May 31, 2021 —
Chemical-free spraying for canker worm and elm spanworm takes place on campus in June

President’s message on Earth Day
April 21, 2021 —
UM has made significant changes to become leaders of sustainability research and practices, and there is much more to do.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New facility gets hands-on with sustainability technologies
April 1, 2021 —
Sustainability-in-Action Facility will showcase experiential learning and demonstration opportunities that relate to sustainability

Now you can recycle masks and other personal protective equipment
March 23, 2021 —
New PPD recycling bins to discard disposable masks and other disposable PPE items that cannot or should not be worn anymore