UM Today Archives

October 10, 2024 —  Arriving in Canada for the first time is a scary feeling for many international students, including St John's resident Rei Shibue. The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources student studying for his master's in microbiology felt isolated when he arrived in Canada. He did not know what to expect but was excited to get started. "When I first arrived in Canada, I felt alone. I didn't have any friends or know where to go on campus; I was just trying to figure out my way." 

October 10, 2024 —  A new CubeSat from the University of Manitoba's STARlab has recently been announced with the mission of monitoring space debris.

October 9, 2024 —  Access to Justice Week brings together stakeholders in the legal community to develop meaningful, public-centred solutions that advance systemic change in the justice system. This week is an opportunity to learn about new initiatives, connect with diverse partners and explore critical access to justice issues from different perspectives. The theme for Manitoba's fourth annual Access to Justice Week is Increasing Impact: Collaboration, Change, and Capacity Building. Together, the Faculty of Law, the Law Society of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Bar Association will offer four free, engaging virtual events open to the public.

October 9, 2024 —  At the Rod Senft Family Business Conference, success is measured less in individual achievement and more in the communities of support, shared missions, value systems, collective contributions, and connections established in the family and beyond. An annual event that brings together industry and academic expertise, the 2024 Rod Senft Family Business Conference took place on Wednesday, September 25, attended by leaders in the Manitoba family business ecosystem and presented by the Asper School of Business in partnership with the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship.

October 9, 2024 —  The latest buzz around wild bees. Move over honey bees.

October 9, 2024 —  U of M strategic research plan: ‘bold’ goals, Indigenous focus

October 9, 2024 —  Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show

October 8, 2024 —  Former high school football coach Kelsey McKay sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 9 high school football players

October 8, 2024 —  The Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), a world-class research facility located in Manitoba's Arctic gateway, is a transformative step in advancing environmental research. In this stunning video, viewers can see firsthand the extraordinary work being done at the CMO set against the breathtaking Arctic landscape.

October 8, 2024 —  Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and special guests gathered for the St. Paul's College Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit and Opening Academic Exercises on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Christ the King Chapel at St. Paul's College.