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Extended Education News
University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner : Campus News
August 10, 2021 — “We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
5 things to watch for in the latest IPCC report on climate science : Network News
August 9, 2021 — The report will provide policy-makers with the best possible information regarding the physical science of climate change, which is essential for long-term planning in many sectors, from infrastructure to energy to social welfare. Here are five things to look for in the new report.
Alumni News
Alumni share their top summer reads : Campus News
August 9, 2021 — It’s summertime and the reading is easy. But with so many great books out there, deciding which ones to read is sometimes not so easy!
At the Forks: Where Indigenous and Human Rights Meet : News
August 9, 2021 — New online platform to foster a dialogue surrounding Indigenous rights and human rights on the prairies and northwestern Ontario
Faculty of Law News
Law professor’s dedication to research garners recognition : Network News
August 6, 2021 — While the pandemic kept the world isolated, Associate Professor Virginia Torrie had an excellent research year in 2020. The result of her output efforts was a well-deserved University of Manitoba 2020 Merit Award.
Astronomers catch a pulsar wind powered by magnetar outbursts : Campus News
August 6, 2021 — A team of international researchers including a UM astrophysicist and an alumna has found a wind nebula around a radio pulsar
Faculty of Science News
Cheer on the Faculty of Science 3MT 2021 Competitors : Campus News
August 6, 2021 — On August 10 and 11, 2021, students will be challenged to showcase their research to a general audience in a three-minute or less in a 3MT competition. Part of the Faculty of Science, Student Undergraduate Summer Research Experience Program.
Bisons alumna Desiree Scott captures Olympic gold in Tokyo, the first of her international career : Featured
August 6, 2021 — Already a legend among Bisons alumni, with over 160 caps for the Canadian senior team to her name, now Desiree Scott [BA/16] can add another title to her incredible resumé — Olympic gold medallist
Wpg Free Press: Professor’s clinical trials put Manitoba on map : UM in the News
August 6, 2021 — 'The University of Manitoba's Dr. Ryan Zarychanski led two of three large trial groups that pooled their data and found out the blood-thinner heparin can safely treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients'
Faculty of Education News
Six new faculty join Education : Network News
August 6, 2021 — This summer, six new faculty take the next step in their careers with the Faculty of Education at University of Manitoba.





