UM Today Archives

February 26, 2025 —  Scholars parse U.S. president's warm overtures to Moscow, cold shoulder to Ottawa

February 26, 2025 —  Two Master of Interior Design students from the University of Manitoba have distinguished themselves on the North American stage, placing both in the top 28 out of over 1,600 entries in this year’s celebrated Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition. Oladunsi Oladejo and Noa Goldberg have demonstrated outstanding research, creativity, and innovation in their forward-thinking of workplace design solutions, reflecting the department’s commitment to excellence in design education.

February 25, 2025 —  Two University of Manitoba political studies researchers have won the John McMenemy Prize for best academic article from the Canadian Journal of Political Science. The article, “Indigenous Political Representation in Canada” analyzes how aboriginal people elected to provincial legislatures and federal Parliament negotiate the driving force behind their political commitment to the challenge of providing aboriginal representation in Canada’s legislative institutions.

February 25, 2025 —  January 29-30, 2025 marked the 40th anniversary of the student-run and organized J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference (PSSC). This year’s theme was the United Nations (UN) at 80 - a topic of great scrutiny in the modern political climate.

February 25, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba is proud to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2025! 

February 24, 2025 —  February is Psychology Month, and it's a time to celebrate psychologists and the vital work they do, including research.  

February 24, 2025 —  On his first day in office, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to freeze foreign aid funding. This was followed by a stop-work order for dozens of life-saving humanitarian programs.

February 24, 2025 —  All members of the legal community are invited to join us for this lecture held in honour of Harry Walsh, O.C., LL.D., Q.C., one of Canada's most legendary advocates who fought for the abolition of capital punishment in Canada and helped found Legal Aid Manitoba.

February 24, 2025 —  UM researchers are developing a ground-breaking approach to diabetes management with the development of non-invasive glucose biosensors made from natural egg white. This innovation could provide an affordable and painless alternative to traditional glucose monitoring, improving accessibility for millions worldwide.

February 24, 2025 —  United States President Donald Trump has made a series of high-profile threats against Canada and other countries since his second term began a month ago — but his proposed educational reforms also require serious attention.