UM Today Archives
Faculty of Architecture News
Re-(De)fined Level of Detail for Urban Elements: Integrating Geometric and Attribute Data : Network News
February 19, 2025 — Does scale matter when communicating spatial data and design? Absolutely—but there’s more to it than just a ratio between map distance and real-world distance.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Rural RX : Network News
February 19, 2025 — Alia Marcinkow [B.Sc./08, B.Sc.(Pharm)/14] puts the “community” in community pharmacist.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning March Workshops : Network News
February 18, 2025 — Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for March, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Faculty of Architecture News
Winnipeg Free Press: Proposed bylaw change concerns group planning to build homeless shelter : Alumni Answers
February 18, 2025 — A volunteer group that has spent nearly two years working to create transitional housing for Steinbach’s homeless population.
Environmental Health and Safety Office News
Using personal mobility devices on campus : Network News
February 18, 2025 — Recreational personal mobility devices (PMDs), such as bicycles and e-scooters, contribute to the University of Manitoba's Climate Action Plan. However, for safety reasons, these devices are not allowed inside university buildings or at entrances. PMDs should be stored securely, avoiding obstruction of common areas. Designated bike and e-bike parking spaces are available, though charging infrastructure is not provided. If a PMD is necessary for research or learning, a risk assessment must be conducted. Employees and students requiring accommodations should contact the appropriate university services.
Asper School of Business News
CBC Manitoba: Why are we reluctant to hear diverse points of view during uncertain times? : Alumni Answers
February 16, 2025 — Why are we reluctant to hear diverse points of view during uncertain times?
Price Faculty of Engineering News
CBC Weekend Show: Sustainability in action at the University of Manitoba : Alumni Answers
February 16, 2025 — Sustainability in action at the University of Manitoba
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Saluting Flag Day with an extra dose of patriotism : Alumni Answers
February 15, 2025 — Red, white, and patriotic all over.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
UM professor creates novel podcast as resource for emerging scholars : Network News
February 14, 2025 — A Rady researcher and faculty member, working closely with local radio station UMFM, launched a podcast designed as a resource for medical trainees and residents to help guide them on their journey to becoming a clinician scientist.
A Bison at the Centre of Financial Journalism : The Magazine
February 14, 2025 — Amanda Lang tells us why there’s nothing boring about business reporting





