Things to Know News Archive

October 15, 2024 — 
The Gates Foundation has awarded UM researchers USD$12.5 million to expand the work of the globally recognized Institute for Global Public Health (IGPH) to identify barriers and improve access to life-saving family planning and maternal and newborn health goods and services in priority regions.

October 10, 2024 — 
On October 8, UM faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders gathered at a well-attended event at the Innovation Hub to celebrate an historic milestone - the official launch of our ambitious five-year strategy for maximum research impact.

September 27, 2024 — 
Here at Don’t Call Me Resilient, we’ve curated a playlist of episodes for you that explore the historical and current issues of Indigenous communities.

September 6, 2024 — 
The English Language Centre offers affordable, non-credit language courses to support, undergraduate and graduate, students whose first language is not English. The Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) supports students by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to master academic English language skills.

September 1, 2024 — 
It's Homecoming 2024, we are busting myths and sharing what makes this week of events and celebrations something you want to be a part of.

August 27, 2024 — 
As a new academic year begins, keep up to date on upcoming City of Winnipeg road construction and updates on the Sifton Road construction. 

August 26, 2024 — 
Learning and Organizational Development provides training and development opportunities for support and administrative staff at the University of Manitoba.

August 20, 2024 — 
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.

August 19, 2024 — 
The Maclean Pilot Project will take a ‘tactical urbanism’ approach to traffic calming, where temporary materials are used (concrete barriers, planters, picnic tables, signage, etc.) to test traffic flow changes on Maclean Crescent to reduce traffic volumes along Dafoe Road and within the campus core.

July 29, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, has opened a new secure bike parking facility at the Active Living Centre (ALC).