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Asper School of Business News
Connie Walker O.M. named Burns Leadership Institute Leader-in-Residence : Network News
October 15, 2024 — The James W. Burns Leadership Institute has appointed Connie Walker O.M. as Leader-in-Residence (LIR), effective September 1, 2024.
Faculty of Architecture News
UM Science Courtyard Design Internationally Acclaimed : Network News
October 15, 2024 — Professors Dietmar Straub and Anna Thurmayr from the Department of Landscape Architecture designed, planted and maintained the courtyard for several years. This pro bono work has allowed Dietmar and Anna to include applied research in the scope of this project. The non-standard amalgam of materiality, ecology, horticulture, soil science, entomology, and research drive the design's success. The selection of materials embraces modest and locally available ingredients, which follow an intentional choreography to transform the place into a biodiversity hotspot and Living Lab.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Scanlon to lead Canadian council of agriculture, food and veterinary medicine deans : Network News
October 15, 2024 — Martin Scanlon, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba, has been elected President of the Dean’s Council – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
CTV National: Winnipeg teenager finishes second in international competition : UM in the News
October 15, 2024 — Winnipeg teenager finishes second in international competition
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: University’s net-zero research receives federal funding : Network News
October 15, 2024 — The University of Manitoba is getting $7.6 million in federal funds to study net-zero farming systems.
Price Faculty of Engineering News
Transforming construction education with virtual reality : News
October 15, 2024 — To keep up with advances in technology, a pioneering virtual reality integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) course has been introduced in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Research and International News
UM receives funding from The Gates Foundation for transformative family planning research in Africa and Pakistan : Network News
October 15, 2024 — The Gates Foundation has awarded UM researchers USD$12.5 million to expand the work of the globally recognized Institute for Global Public Health (IGPH) to identify barriers and improve access to life-saving family planning and maternal and newborn health goods and services in priority regions.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
After 29 seasons, Bisons’ Brian Dobie to coach his final regular season game Oct. 26. : Bison at the Centre
October 14, 2024 — Looking back on the incredible career and legacy of 29-year Bisons football head coach Brian Dobie.
Two honorary degrees to be awarded at Fall Convocation 2024 : Featured
October 14, 2024 — During Fall Convocation, the University of Manitoba celebrates the distinguished achievements of three individuals who will share in two honorary degrees awarded at the annual ceremony.
Faculty of Arts News
BBC: How to experience Winnipeg’s Indigenous culture : UM in the News
October 13, 2024 — How to experience Winnipeg's Indigenous culture