Dr. Brock Edwards, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Geography, is a 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Award winner for his groundbreaking research on mercury emissions from volcanic activity in Iceland. His dissertation, Mercury Emissions from Icelandic Volcanism, offers new insights into how volcanoes contribute to the global mercury cycle. […]| UM TodayUM Today
October 16 – November 14, 2025Curated by Candice RingSchool of Art Gallery – Collections Gallery, 255 ARTlab, University of Manitoba Reception & Keynote with Robert Harrison: Thursday, October 30 | 5:00–8:00 PM(Keynote Presentation & Slideshow: 6:00 PM | Room 366 ARTlab) The University of Manitoba School of Art Gallery is pleased to present Robert Archambeau: […]| UM TodayUM Today
UM is taking a step toward more efficient waste management with the transition to its new exterior waste bins for both campuses. Designed with sustainability and campus safety in mind, these upgraded bins are being installed in October, which is Sustainability Month. The bins are set to transform how waste is collected and managed across […]| UM TodayUM Today
President Michael Benarroch hosted the University of Manitoba’s fourth-annual Budget Town Hall on Oct. 10, providing a snapshot of the university’s financial health and the investments we are making into strategic areas. Benarroch was joined by Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and Shelley Hopkins, acting-Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller. They presented an update […]| UM TodayUM Today
The construction of a sidewalk has caused an uproar in a tiny heritage neighbourhood nestled by the Assiniboine River. Some residents of Armstrong’s Point are upset with the location of the sidewalk chosen by the city, which they fear will destroy a decades-old hedge of eastern white cedar trees. Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba […]| UM TodayUM Today
Speaking to the Commons defence committee Thursday, Dr. James Fergusson, Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Canada needs to “step forward” in discussions with the object of making NORAD the “command authority” for this integrated air and missile-defence plan. He warned […]| UM TodayUM Today
The 2025 graduates of the Teaching and Learning Certificate (TLC) program gathered with their mentors and invited guests to celebrate and receive their certificates September 24. Jackie Hope, TLC Program Coordinator, welcomed attendees. “Today, we gather to celebrate a remarkable journey,” she said. “The TLC program is more than a certificate; it’s a community of […]| UM TodayUM Today
For decades, canola has been the economic engine of the Prairies. But crop yields are declining due to hotter summers. Some producers are turning to corn and soybeans, which tolerate heat better. And researchers are working to develop canola varieties that are more resistant to climate change. Drs. Michael Eskin and Rob Duncan were interviewed […]| UM TodayUM Today
Members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 sold so many cupcakes and cookies at bake sales to raise money for their graduation celebration that they wound up with extra funds. When the group realized it had a surplus of $3,400 from all the different fundraising activities, the graduating students decided to donate the money […]| UM TodayUM Today
Asper School of Business Associate Dean of Teaching & Learning, Wenxi Pu, can’t stop thinking about what we’re thinking about when we use technology. On each annual World Mental Health Day, te| news.umanitoba.ca
UM students have exclusive free access this year, so don’t miss your chance. What if you could add in-demand skills to your resume in just a couple of hours? What if you could walk into| UM Today
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. Dr. Mary Jane McCallum,| news.umanitoba.ca
Tamarah Singh said it was a “no-brainer” that she enrolled in the bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) program because it would allow her to work on her very own research project. For the| news.umanitoba.ca
An expert in global public health told UM’s newest medical students that a career in medicine offers countless potential paths, and when opportunities come their way, take them. Dr. Marissa Becker,| news.umanitoba.ca
Looking for work, your first job, or experience in your field of study? Get Hired shares new postings and events every week to help you find opportunities that match your goals and schedule. Tip of th| news.umanitoba.ca
For 19 years, the Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards have been a tradition celebrating the best in Indigenous business leadership. The ceremony brings together Asper School of Busi| news.umanitoba.ca
Dr. Hope Anderson, professor, has been appointed dean of the College of Pharmacy, assuming her new role on July 1, 2025. She first joined the College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences| news.umanitoba.ca
The Manitoba Bar Association’s Legal Research section recently co-hosted a panel discussion with Robson Hall Faculty of Law’s Career Development Office to inform students of the value of undertaki| news.umanitoba.ca
The Master of Laws (LLM) program at Robson Hall is one of the University of Manitoba’s best-kept secrets but it’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Some of Canada’s most illustrious legal prof| news.umanitoba.ca
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Canada’s first research vessel dedicated exclusively to historic Hudson Bay - a landmark for scientific research in Canada’s North - will leave port in Summerside, PEI this week to explore some of| news.umanitoba.ca
