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The Administration building in summer.

Collective bargaining coming up : News

August 5, 2021 —  Negotiations will begin this summer on a new collective agreement between the University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA).

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Surrealist Suggestions⁣⁣, School of Art Gallery, 2021

School of Art News

School of Art Gallery reopening August 9 : Network News

August 5, 2021 —  Starting next Monday, August 9, the School of Art Gallery will reopen to the public by appointment, with three feature exhibitions.

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Illustration of COVID-19 virus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Canadian-led international study: Full-dose blood thinners benefit moderately ill COVID-19 patients : News

August 4, 2021 —  Collaborative international clinical trials testing full-dose anticoagulation with heparin (a blood thinner) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 has found the treatment improves survival and reduces the need for vital organ support such as mechanical ventilation in moderately ill patients

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Tier building outside

Congratulations to the Merit Award winners for 2020 : Campus News

August 4, 2021 —  Recognizing faculty members for outstanding teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service

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Beijing 2008 men’s volleyball prelims, showing what a live spectator sees.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

A lens on the Olympics and the role of spectators : Campus News

August 4, 2021 —  Douglas Brown, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, shares insight on the past and pandemic present of the Olympics

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Aug. 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples : Editor's Picks

August 4, 2021 —  In recognition of this important day, it is fitting to discuss the implementation of the UN Declaration in Canada. Why is it important, and how does it help address the challenges we currently face in Canada?

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Fort Garry Campus-Pedway and Engineering and Admin

Price Faculty of Engineering News

Price Faculty of Engineering welcomes ANTEM 2021 International Symposium : Network News

August 4, 2021 —  The 19th IEEE ANTEM Symposium will take place virtually for the first time in the history of the conference.

Screen shot from Bill Gates' video on Vaclav Smil's latest book

Gates Notes: What sweat, wine, and electricity can teach us about humanity : News

August 3, 2021 —  Bill Gates gives praise for Vaclav Smil's latest book

Faculty of Arts News

Faculty of Arts 2021 Teaching Awards announced : Campus News

August 3, 2021 —  The 2021 Faculty of Arts annual teaching awards have been announced. Arts congratulates the award winners on their commitment to students, higher learning and quality instruction.

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Gril on balance beam

LA Times op-ed: Simone Biles delivered a mental health message much of the world wasn’t ready to hear : UM in the News

July 30, 2021 —  Rady professor discusses the pursuit of excellence.

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