Winnipeg Free Press: ‘We’re a university that’s on the move’

December 18, 2025 —

Research funding at Manitoba’s largest university has surged amid a change in how the post-secondary approaches projects. The University of Manitoba has been recognized as a growth leader on the Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2025 list, compiled by Research Infosource Inc. “We’ve upped our game,” said Mario Pinto, University of Manitoba vice-president research and international.

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