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Child holding sign "Stop War in Ukraine" in the middle of a protest

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.

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Asper School of Business student Sirius Zhang wearing a red shirt in the Drake building atrium.

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.

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Person walks on the path along the Quad with Tier Building in the background in winter 2022. // Photo from Jack Rach

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

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New Academic Jobs – March 2, 2022 : Network News

March 2, 2022 —  New Academic Jobs - March 2, 2022

Cristina Rosell, Dylan MacKay, Hooman Derakhshani and Afua Mante

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.

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Dr. Deanna Santer, wearing a white lab coat and a surgical mask, sits in front of a microscope.

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

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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.

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Fresh food - fruit.

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.

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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.

Portrait of Dr. Marcia Anderson.

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

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