UM Today Archives
Faculty of Social Work News
Social Work Standing in Solidarity with Ukraine for Human Dignity, Peace, and Justice : Network News
March 2, 2022 — As the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, the resolve of Ukrainians—and all who respect the dignity of human life—grows stronger. The Faculty of Social Work stands in solidarity with Ukraine in the brave fight to preserve fundamental human rights and freedom from tyranny. We condemn the Russian government’s unlawful war and deceitful propaganda, with which they are manipulating their own citizens and the world.
Asper School of Business News
Beyond numbers and spreadsheets : Network News
March 2, 2022 — Sirius Zhang knew she had to study abroad to quell her burning curiosity for future-focused business practices.
Dismantling racism: UM establishes Anti-Racism Task Force : International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 2, 2022 — Includes diverse members from across the University who have been active in advancing racial justice and decolonization throughout the University through their leadership, experience, subject matter expertise, and community involvement
New Academic Jobs – March 2, 2022 : Network News
March 2, 2022 — New Academic Jobs - March 2, 2022
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
New profs broaden Faculty expertise in soils, animal health, food and human nutritional sciences : Network News
March 2, 2022 — Dr. Cristina Rosell and Dr. Dylan MacKay joined Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Dr. Hooman Derakhshani joined Animal Science and Dr. Afua Mante joined Soil Science.uary 16.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
UM research teams awarded funding for cutting-edge equipment : Network News
March 2, 2022 — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has invested $1.3 million in infrastructure support for six UM research teams, ensuring that the researchers have the equipment and technology they need to drive innovation in their fields
Faculty of Architecture News
Dr. Sarah Cooper and City Planning students call for ‘just recovery’ : Network News
March 2, 2022 — Dr. Sarah Cooper and graduate students in the Department of City Planning have co-authored The State of the Inner City Report: Placing Community at the Heart of the Recovery from COVID.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Cattle Country: Beefing up our understanding of biodiversity : Network News
March 1, 2022 — The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in March 2022.
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: Politicians must stand up for democracy – Dr. Gerald Heckman : Network News
March 1, 2022 — An Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Gerald Heckman's opinion piece on Charter rights in the context of the recent Ottawa protests was published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Dr. Marcia Anderson appointed vice-dean Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism : International Women's Day 2022
March 1, 2022 — In this new role, Dr. Anderson is excited to explore how the Rady Faculty can accelerate and expand anti-racism and equity-focused work by firmly grounding in social justice principles, including human rights, participation, access and equity





