UM Today Archives

October 14, 2025 —  Dr. Edwards’ field research focused on measuring mercury emissions from volcanoes and geothermal vents in Iceland.

October 14, 2025 —  The School of Art Gallery presents Robert Archambeau: One Leads to the Next, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of one of Canada’s most influential ceramic artists, on view October 16 – November 14, 2025.

October 14, 2025 —  UM is taking a step toward more efficient waste management with the transition to its new exterior waste bins for both campuses. Designed with sustainability and campus safety in mind, these upgraded bins are being installed in October, which is Sustainability Month. The bins are set to transform how waste is collected and managed across UM’s outdoor spaces.

October 12, 2025 —  Marc Kruse, the director of Indigenous legal learning and services at the University of Manitoba's law school, says the situation is critical for Manitoba

October 12, 2025 —  Dr. Shirley Thompson, Associate Professor at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba, said with the frequency of wildfires increasing, having a dedicated facility for evacuees could mean better cultural supports and other services

October 10, 2025 —  Provides a snapshot of the university’s financial health and the investments we are making into strategic areas

October 10, 2025 —  Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba architecture instructor filed an affidavit in support of the court injunction application. She said in court papers the hedge carries “significant ecological and cultural value,” but any disturbance to the roots could kill it

October 10, 2025 —  Speaking to the Commons defence committee Thursday, Dr. James Fergusson, Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Canada needs to “step forward” in discussions with the object of making NORAD the “command authority” for this integrated air and missile-defence plan

October 10, 2025 —  The 2025 graduates of the Teaching and Learning Certificate (TLC) program gathered with their mentors and invited guests to celebrate and receive their certificates September 24.     

October 10, 2025 —  For decades, canola has been the economic engine of the Prairies.