UM Today Archives
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
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.
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.
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
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.
‘Weave us all together’ : Campus News
May 4, 2022 — New Indigenous Senator positions narrow the gap in UM leadership
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.
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.
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.






