UM Today Archives

November 3, 2025 —  Jayden Kyryluk [BA/22] is a third-year law student working as a Research Assistant for the Desautels Business Law Accelerator at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law. He is currently spending this term on an exchange program, studying international law at Radbound University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. On the same day that his classmates in Winnipeg were meeting with Supreme Court of Canada Judge Sheilah Martin, Kyryluck was shaking hands with Judge Kimberly Prost in The Hague.

November 3, 2025 —  The province doesn’t have the authority to use the notwithstanding clause in a situation such as the Supreme Court striking down mandatory minimum sentences, said Brandon Trask, Associate Law Professor, University of Manitoba

November 3, 2025 —  What sets it apart is, is there’s no other book on Manitoba politics that’s (this) current … we draw on authors from all across the province, including Brandon, U of Winnipeg and U of M also; one is from University of Alberta,” says Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor in political science and rector of St. Paul’s College at the University of Manitoba.

November 3, 2025 —  Walking in Two Worlds (Nov. 17–21, 2025) is a week-long celebration created by Kookum Karen Courchene to honour Indigenous identity and pride. Each day features a theme—from moccasins and ribbon skirts to beadwork and fashion—ending with the 4th Annual Indigenous Winter Market. The event invites everyone to celebrate Indigenous culture, visibility, and belonging.

November 3, 2025 —  Foxes are frequent visitors to the Fort Garry campus; here’s how to keep interactions safe for everyone.

November 3, 2025 —  For Deanne Nixie Miao, receiving the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship has helped her feel that she fits in doing research in the lab.

November 2, 2025 —  In an effort to maximize revenue, airlines have been squeezing more seats on their planes and charging for perks such as more legroom and a cup of coffee, says Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI).

October 31, 2025 —  “There has to be a good story. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s high-tech, or a low-tech film with a phone filmed in a studio; it’s got to have a good story, otherwise it won’t work,” Dr. Austin-Smith said. 

October 31, 2025 —  Tutor Training is designed to improve the overall quality of tutoring on campus. Participants benefit by learning about the role of a tutoring life cycle by improving critcal thinking and communication skills. Tutors who attend the training and complete the assigned activities also earn recognition on their Experience Record.

October 31, 2025 —  Dr. Allison Fenske, Director of the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the conditions and realities of pre-trial custody and how proposed bail reforms could impact education, housing, and employment for the accused.