UM Today Archives

October 28, 2025 —  New study shows polar bears annually provide millions of kilograms of food, supporting a vast arctic scavenger network.

October 28, 2025 —  Simulation labs at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus were packed with students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences on Oct. 16 for an interprofessional education event aimed at fostering collaboration across health-care disciplines.

October 27, 2025 —  Dr. Kristin Reynolds, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba explains the science behind why some people enjoy being scared.

October 27, 2025 —  Dr. Jesse Hajer, Associate Professor of Economics in the Labour studies program at the University of Manitoba, said the province’s lower score is based on several factors, including preparing reports later in the calendar year than other province, having qualifications on the auditor’s opinion and running a much larger deficit than budgeted.

October 27, 2025 —  Md. Abdul Aziz received a prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to support his PhD studies.

October 27, 2025 —  October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Get cyber safe – for future you.” At the University of Manitoba, we have joined the national campaign to help our campus community build strong cyber habits that protect not just today, but tomorrow.

October 27, 2025 —  Join UM in the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade: Grey Cup Edition

October 26, 2025 —  Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba and author of Politics in Manitoba, says the NDP enjoys popularity in Manitoba because it has a long history in the province, stronger urban support in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba (where unionized, resource town labour is grounded), a policy focus on healthcare and education, strong personal appeal of its leaders, and proven success while governing.

October 25, 2025 —  As an active participant, the First Nation is positioned to submit arguments and evidence, and if the boat ban is overturned, Keeseekoowenin may be able to appeal the decision and escalate the court process, University of Manitoba law instructor Andrea Doyle said.

October 24, 2025 —  All eyes will be on game 1 in the World Series between the Blue Jays the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight. However, before that pitch is thrown what do we need to know about how the Jays go to this point? They are being called "Canada's team" but are they really "Canada's team"? Chloe will hear from Dr. Russell Field, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba about that.