Things to Know News Archive
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Confused about copyright and online course delivery?
October 7, 2020 —
Log in and Learn with new webinars, educational resources and live Q & A sessions
New Sexual Violence Awareness course available online
October 7, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is committed to providing all students, faculty and staff with a safe environment in which to learn, teach, work and live. This means creating a campus that is free from all forms of sexual violence – including sexual harassment and assault.
Information Services and Technology
Multi-factor authentication will add additional security
October 6, 2020 —
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is coming to the UM. This is great news because it means better security for our systems and data.
Research and International
Research Administration System Changes Advance
October 6, 2020 —
Beginning in November 2019, when the Research Administration System (RAS) project kicked off, work began on developing how the project would progress, beginning with the formation of the project team. The project team has continued to work virtually, with only minor impacts to the overall timelines.
Masks now required at UM, even while physical distancing
September 25, 2020 —
In order to protect our UM community, the wearing of masks is now mandatory on all UM campuses. This applies when indoors at all times on UM campuses even when physical distancing is possible.
Information Services and Technology
Working remotely? Log in to the virtual private network (VPN) regularly
September 22, 2020 —
If you are working remotely and use a UM-provisioned computer, using the virtual private network (VPN) will help you keep your device up-to-date and secure.
Human Resources
Join your fellow staff for free online nutrition webinars
September 22, 2020 —
The webinars will be of interest to staff who wish to make healthy food choices that promote their overall health and wellbeing.
What to know about construction this fall
September 9, 2020 —
Details on the continuing road renewal program at Fort Garry campus
Download UM Safe, our new mobile safety app
September 8, 2020 —
This essential tool provides instant access to campus safety resources, and also features UM COVID information and updates






