Students News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Be the future that we need,’ physician urges new UM medical students
August 24, 2023 —
This year’s new medical students at UM have lived through the struggles of a pandemic. But they still show a passionate drive to care for others, a prominent Manitoba physician said at the students’ official welcome ceremony on Aug. 23.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM student researches virtual care solutions for managing chronic cough
August 17, 2023 —
A study conducted this summer at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences suggested virtual care strategies that became more common during the COVID-19 pandemic can also be effective in assessing and managing patients with chronic cough.
Students
Get employed on campus!
August 16, 2023 —
This year positions range from in-person to remote, or hybrid. Amid all the changes experienced these past few years, UM will continue to offer an amazing experience for student staff. There continues to be a wide range of position types offered again this year including social service, science, business, sport, tech and art.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.
Students
New Student Welcome Day is September 5
August 14, 2023 —
Are you a new student for Fall 2023? Mark your calendars and join us for Welcome Day at Fort Garry campus on Sept. 5! We want to welcome you and help you feel at home at UM, so we have a lot of fun planned for you.  Â
Students
Take control of your health!
August 11, 2023 —
Building healthier habits like getting enough sleep, nutrition, and movement are all helpful steps in preventing illness. In addition, vaccines are one of the safest and most effective health interventions and a primary response against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Benjamin Bydak investigates cell-to-cell communication in Type 2 diabetes
August 10, 2023 —
After Benjamin Bydak graduated with his first degree, a bachelor’s in psychology, he decided to take his passion for exercise and helping others and pursue a career in kinesiology.
Indigenous
Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community
August 9, 2023 —
The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.
Students
Register for Prep Week
August 8, 2023 —
We are excited to welcome all new students to the University of Manitoba! Now that registration is out of the way, this is where the fun begins. If you’re a new student, then you are invited to attend Prep Week, one of the UM Orientation events leading up to the beginning of the academic year.
Students
Turning Rejection into Opportunity
August 1, 2023 —
Handling rejection with an open mind can turn setbacks into valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. Here are five ways you can turn rejection into opportunity.





