Transforming the Learning Experience News Archive

Libraries
Apply for a $10,000 grant to create an open textbook
April 22, 2024 —
A new round of UM OER Grants (up to $10,000) is available to help faculty and instructors create digital, open access course materials. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 academic year.

Libraries
Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould’s books available at UM Libraries
March 4, 2024 —
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and our 2024 Knight Lecture speaker, has written three bestselling books. These three books are now available for short-term loan at UM Libraries.

A love letter to UM: 10 things students love about this university
February 14, 2024 —
For Valentine' Day, we have a special love letter from students. From easy access to nature, gardens and park-like settings to spiritual spaces and experiences that transform their learning experiences. Check out the video to see more and Happy Valentine's Day!

Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould
February 5, 2024 —
Join together for the 2024 Knight Lecture on March 7 to recognize the achievements of this remarkable woman and draw inspiration from her stories.

Price Faculty of Engineering
Price scholarships continue to support students in engineering
January 22, 2024 —
730 students have benefited from Price family scholarships over the last five years. Dr. Price has renewed this funding commitment which will allow for hundreds of students to focus on learning instead of earning for years to come.

Libraries
Drop in for data visualization help at UM Libraries
January 19, 2024 —
Drop in for data visualization help at UM Libraries

Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering ingenuity unveiled during ENG 1430 Design Showcase
December 14, 2023 —
The ENG 1430 Design Showcase challenged first-year students to design, build and test a scaled prototype to present to industry professionals.

Libraries
Tips to avoid thesis deposit panic
December 4, 2023 —
Tips to avoid thesis deposit panic

Libraries
Grants awarded for nine Open Ed resources projects
November 30, 2023 —
Grants awarded for nine Open Ed resources projects

Libraries
Discover the science of where with UM Libraries
November 2, 2023 —
Register for GIS Days Nov 13-16