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Participants at the International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Health and Nutrition

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Food and health symposium provides a platform for trainees : Network News

January 15, 2024 —  The 2nd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition and Health returns to the University of Manitoba January 25-26, hosted this year at the Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research.

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Research and International News

Exploring the ethics and future of generative AI : New year. New conversations.

January 15, 2024 —  Experts in generative AI technology will share their insights at the UM Knowledge Exchange presentation Next Steps with Generative AI.

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A group of Indigenous students gather around a table. Several are talking with each other and smiling, while others write in notebooks.

Students News

Find connection and calm: 12 UM support groups and workshops to try this term : Network News

January 15, 2024 —  There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and wellness. UM offers a variety of groups and workshops for students to explore. Discover a safe place where you can meet others who you can relate to, share your experiences, get valuable feedback and develop new coping skills.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

UM announces new Dean of Extended Education, Dr. Ute Kothe : Network News

January 15, 2024 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Ute Kothe has been appointed Dean, Division of Extended Education, effective March 1, 2024.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News

Experiential Learning Consultations: Faculty and Instructors : Network News

January 15, 2024 —  By reconciling academic learning outcomes with authentic experiences and real-world contexts, experiential learning equips students with the knowledge, competencies and skill they need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.

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Indigenous News

Indigenous Student Advisory Circles : Featured

January 15, 2024 —  Jeri Ducharme created Indigenous Student Advisory Circles to ensure First Nations, Métis and Inuit students have a voice in the ongoing evaluation and development of initiatives supported through the Mastercard Foundation EleV Partnership.

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Human Resources News

Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP) available for 2024/2025 : Campus News

January 12, 2024 —  Applications due to HR March 1, 2024; program starts April 1, 2024

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How Do I Spot Fake News? : The Magazine

January 12, 2024 —  Veteran journalist and UM instructor Cecil Rosner on deciphering fake news in a world of fast media and AI

Örjan Sandred with music composition student Ross Budgen.

UM Faces and Spaces: Örjan Sandred, music and AI : Featured

January 12, 2024 —  UM Faces & Spaces is a monthly feature showcasing the people and places across UM that are transforming the student experience, advancing innovation in research, driving change and creating a lasting impact here in Manitoba and globally. Watch our latest feature.

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Faculty of Education News

Call for proposals: Unleash your research : History, culture and academia

January 12, 2024 —  The Education Graduate Students' Association (EdGSA) and the Office of the Associate Dean of Graduate Research at the University of Manitoba invite proposals for the 25th annual Education Graduate Students’ Research Conference.

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