U of M receives $2.5M for the Global Centres program
The U of M has secured a $2.5 million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research…
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Entrepreneurship and innovative thinking month
The U of M has dedicated the month of November to celebrating entrepreneurial thinking and innovation within the community. Michael Benarroch, the university’s president and…
Teenager assaulted with bear spray on campus
An 18-year-old male was assaulted with bear spray and robbed of personal property on Oct. 22 at the Fort Garry campus. In a media release…
Parking fines increased and expanded on campus
The U of M’s board of governors approved revised parking regulations during their Oct. 15 meeting, effective immediately. The new parking regulations include fine increases…
Recognizing contributions with two honorary degrees
The U of M will award two honorary degrees during its fall convocation ceremony, recognizing the achievements of David T. Barnard, president emeritus, and Walter…
UMSU holds strategic planning consultation
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held a strategic planning consultation at its board of directors meeting on Oct. 17 at the UMSU council…
U of M hosts third annual budget town hall
Michael Benarroch, president and vice-chancellor, Diane Hiebert-Murphy, provost and vice-president (academic) and Mike Emslie, CFO and comptroller, hosted the university’s third annual budget town hall…
Contribute to mental health and well-being strategy
The university is seeking perspectives from students, staff and faculty in the development of a new mental health and well-being strategy. Well-being is one of…
Federal government launches Canada Water Agency
The federal government launched the Canada Water Agency at the Forks Historic Port — situated at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers —…
Gates grant totaling US$12.5M boosts health research
The U of M has received US$12.5 million in funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support research through the Institute for Global…