UM in the News News Archive
Life in a post-COVID-19 world
May 6, 2020 —
Dr. Michael Benarroch was interviewed by Martin Cash of the Winnipeg Free Press about what he thinks life (and especially the economy) might look like in a post-COVID-19 world.
Economy after pandemic will be different, say experts
May 5, 2020 —
A UM finance prof and an economist have weighed in on how the economy and business sector will look like post-pandemic, and agree that it will definitely be different.
Why are some COVID-19 tests false positives?
May 5, 2020 —
In a story on CBC, medical microbiologist Dr. Philippe Legasse-Weins explains why some tests for COVID-19 turn out to be false positives, like the one case in Nunavut that turned out to be a mistake.
Why a little baby talk is good for your toddler
May 4, 2020 —
Project brought together researchers from 16 countries around the world
Well-deserved praise for health care workers
May 1, 2020 —
Dr. Royce Koop, head of political studies in the UM Faculty of Arts, urges us all to praise healthcare workers during the pandemic, as they are "prominent political actors."
CBC: U of Manitoba’s graduation powwow goes online to celebrate Indigenous grads
May 1, 2020 —
For Indigenous graduates, the powwow is an opportunity to celebrate among the larger Indigenous community
Disease expert ‘cautiously optimistic’ about MB relaxing restrictions
April 30, 2020 —
Infectious disease expert Dr. Jason Kindrachuk in the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is “cautiously optimistic” about the province’s relaxing of restrictions as businesses and recreational areas open up.
Indigenous student advisor one of many giving support during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020 —
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation
Is hockey possible this summer, despite COVID-19?
April 28, 2020 —
A UM infectious disease expert has offered some hope for sports fans, saying that the NHL might be able to return this summer or fall.