UM Today Archives

October 29, 2024 —  Faced with the university shut down in 2020 due to Covid-19, chemistry professor Rebecca Davis and PhD candidate Hunter Sturm, from UM’s Davis Research Group, had to re-examine their work processes and goals to continue moving forward with their research program.

October 29, 2024 —  The UM community is invited to attend the opening of the "Awakening Spirit" exhibition, part of the Indigenous Student Led Indigenous Art Program.

October 29, 2024 —  ‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say

October 29, 2024 —  Fulbright Canada has awarded Camryn Dewar one of 14 outstanding Canadian students selected for the prestigious and highly competitive 2024-2025 Fulbright Canada Student Award.

October 29, 2024 —  High-volume courses can feel overwhelming, but, luckily, there are resources available on campus to help you succeed.

October 29, 2024 —  The semester is quickly flying by. We are more than halfway through the first term, and for many that means it’s time to start submitting assignments and term papers. For new students, this may be a lot to process at once, and for returning students, who may be taking more advanced courses, there may be an adjustment period for the new workloads. It is the season for papers. Instead of stressing and rushing to meet deadlines alone, know that there are those who can support students in their writing skills at the University of Manitoba.

October 29, 2024 —  By taking part in Career Month you can kick-start or boost your career planning and develop your career management skills. Sessions offered can help you: explore your career options, learn how to tailor your resumé or effectively utilize LinkedIn to support your job search.

October 29, 2024 —  A new colloquium series is helping to improve support for students through the sharing of knowledge and research.

October 29, 2024 —  Dr. Afua Mante is exploring the use of cover crops like fall rye to regulate soil moisture in Manitoba.

October 28, 2024 —  Bowhead whales are the longest-lived mammals on Earth with some able to live hundreds of years. What’s more, Inuit hunters have observed these whales breaking ice over half a metre thick – ice strong enough to support a fully-loaded semi truck.