UM Today Archives

December 9, 2025 —  The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is expanding the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS), a handheld imaging tool that allows clinicians to see inside the body in real time.

December 9, 2025 —  AECOM chief strategy officer, Asia, Scott Dunn credits his six years at UM for his humanistic approach to master plans and landscapes across Asian cities

December 9, 2025 —  Making a difference in the lives of kids who face social and economic inequities drives Canada’s leading expert in early childhood oral health.

December 9, 2025 —  “We want to partner with you.” - Ute Kothe

December 8, 2025 —  Dr. Claudia Narvaez-Bravo, professor in the department of food and human nutritional sciences at the University of Manitoba, says a standard oven at home is not reliable to kill the bacteria, especially if the nuts are clustered together, unevenly heated, or contain bacteria hidden inside microscopic cracks. 

December 8, 2025 —  Dr. Nancekivell discusses why kidfluencer content can be problematic and where Canada’s laws currently stand on the issue.

December 8, 2025 —  Dr. Arthur Schafer, Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba, speaks with CBC's Marcy Markusa about the ethics and social risks of allowing citizens to submit photos of minor parking violations for ticketing.

December 8, 2025 —  Dr. Neil McArthur, Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba, speaks with host CBC's Marjorie Dowhos about the ethical dilemmas of citizen reporting and the likelihood of the controversial new parking proposal actually working.

December 8, 2025 —  Enterprising second-year law students Eric Johnson (2L) and Brendan Turnbull (2L) attended the Canadian Council on International Law’s 54th Annual Conference this past November 13 and 14, 2025 in Ottawa. The two took it upon themselves to go, both being intrigued about what International Law would look like to pursue as a career, and hoping to learn more about it. With support from the Faculty of Law’s Associate Dean Juris Doctor program’s office, they returned with deepened interest and understanding in the field.

December 8, 2025 —  Well, Bisons, the Fall Term has come to an end and the final exam period starts tomorrow for most faculties. You’re almost at the finish line! This message highlights supports and resources to help you navigate the next two weeks with confidence. You’ve got this!