UM Today Archives

December 8, 2025 —  Growing up in Winnipeg’s St. James neighbourhood, Cherie Murie [MOT/08] never imagined that she would spend her life working in the north. But after a fieldwork placement in Thompson as an occupational therapy (OT) student, she took a position in the northern Manitoba city and has not looked back for the past 16 years.

December 8, 2025 —  Daniel Eng has done it all at Asper - from exchange to case competitions - and he's still pining for the next adventure.

December 8, 2025 —  Apply now to compete in the 2026 UM 3MT© competition!

December 8, 2025 —  A University of Manitoba study is offering free genetic testing to help personalize mental health treatment. Researchers are seeking 200 adults who are starting or changing mental health medication.

December 7, 2025 —  Dr. Michael Benarroch, President of the University of Manitoba, said that even if the public perception of universities has grown more skeptical, there has been no impact on enrolment. Most families still see a university education as the best path for their children to achieve what they want in life, he said.

December 7, 2025 —  Conservationists are raising concerns as the City of Winnipeg considers walking back a development bylaw designed to help save birds from fatal window strikes, less than a year after the rules came into effect. "I'm kind of ... shocked," said Dr. Kevin Fraser, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Manitoba who focuses on bird migration and ecology.

December 5, 2025 —  Dr. Jesse Hajer, an associate professor of economics and labour studies at the University of Manitoba, says inflation and a rising cost of living disproportionately affect people who earn less. 

December 5, 2025 —  UM Libraries XR (Extended Reality) Lab is now open for use by UM students and faculty. The XR Lab brings learning to life using Virtual Reality (VR) and other immersive technologies.  

December 5, 2025 —  After a busy term answering questions, helping you with your research, and directing you to library resources, UM Libraries staff would like to recommend their favourite comfort reads to get you through a stressful exam season and help you relax during the Winter Holiday break.

December 5, 2025 —  Dr. Peter Nickerson, a UM physician-scientist who was instrumental in establishing Canada’s national network for kidney donation and transplantation was honoured on Dec. 5 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Blood Services.