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Remnants of type Ia explosions are not necessarily symmetric, as commonly believed.

Hyperfast white dwarfs moving like billiard balls may change understanding of supernovae : News

May 6, 2022 —  'Understanding the origin of type Ia supernovae has been one of the highly debated questions in astrophysics,' explains Dr. Samar Safi-Harb, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics at UM

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School of Art News

School of Art student recipient of Medalta Student Residency Award for 2022 : Network News

May 5, 2022 —  The School of Art is happy to announce that third-year student Sage Sorokan has received the Medalta Student Residency Award for 2022.

Trees in Fall colours along Curry Place walkway.

Sustainability News

Jane’s Walk: Our Urban Forest : Network News

May 5, 2022 —  Take a stroll with guide, Kevin Handkamer, UM campus planner, and learn about our oldest trees, our expanding arboretum, and some of the history, challenges and future opportunities for urban forestry on campus.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Meet the recipients of the inaugural Indigenous Doctoral Program Fellowships : News

May 5, 2022 —  These UM recipients are leading the next generation of students shaping the future of Indigenous-led research

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Fort Garry campus, looking along the pedway with Engineering and Admin buildings in sight.

Sustainability News

Assessing UM Literacy and Culture of Sustainability: Survey Results : Network News

May 5, 2022 —  Open to all UM students, staff and faculty, the survey assessed the knowledge of the UM community regarding both general sustainability awareness and UM-specific initiatives and information. It aims to provide baseline data on the UM community and act as a guide for future sustainable education efforts on our campuses.

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New academic jobs – May 4, 2022 : Network News

May 4, 2022 —  New academic jobs - May 4, 2022

‘Weave us all together’  : Campus News

May 4, 2022 —  New Indigenous Senator positions narrow the gap in UM leadership

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An illustrated design that shows University of Manitoba branding design elements in blue along with an illustrated Administration building shown as part of a new print map

Redesigned UM printed campus map brings fresh perspective : Campus News

May 4, 2022 —  Starting this summer semester, UM students, faculty, staff and visitors will discover a new way to navigate the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses — with a modern, reimagined printed campus map.

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Profile of Claire Betker.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Passion for Public Health : Network News

May 4, 2022 —  From a young age, Dr. Claire Betker [BN/77] felt called to the nursing profession. She was captivated by stories of her maternal grandmother, a registered nurse whom neither she nor her mother ever had a chance to know.

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Michelle Driedger wearing a Metis sash in front of a red background

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Trustworthy Transmission : Network News

May 3, 2022 —  How to clearly communicate health information is a central research question for Dr. Michelle Driedger, a professor of community health sciences in the Max Rady College of Medicine.

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