UManitoba appointed North American regional lead for Age-Friendly University Global Network

The University of Manitoba has been appointed the North American regional lead for the Age-Friendly University Global Network. As the regional lead, UManitoba will guide strategy, outreach, and educational efforts across North America and work with the Global Network Secretariate on global initiatives. “For years, UM has provided a great range of opportunities for people […]

The University of Manitoba has created a new anti-racism strategy that will focus on mitigating harms and foregrounding shared humanity. The UM Anti-Racism Strategy will move towards racial justice by combatting institutional racism and advancing anti-racism and reconciliation. The strategy will make existing anti-racism efforts more visible and provide a framework for continuing this work. […]

The University of Manitoba has joined the Digital Governance Council, a national organization that brings together public, private, academic, and not-for-profit sector leaders to collaborate on solutions to digital priorities. The council is focused on Canada’s urgent digital priorities such as data sovereignty and innovation and talent development. “The digital landscape is moving quickly and […]

University leaders from across Canada recently spoke to the Globe and Mail about the headwinds facing higher ed and the role of universities in Canada’s pursuit of its future. While there has been some shift in public perceptions of higher ed, University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch noted that this has not affected enrolment and […]

Several postsecondary institutions are holding holiday events and donation drives in the coming weeks. Brock University encouraged faculty and staff to take part in Home for the Holidays, where they host an international student for a holiday or activity. Institutions like Fleming College, MaKami College, and St Clair College are hosting free craft workshops and […]

Several postsecondary leaders have shared their reactions to the Government of Canada’s recently tabled Budget 2025. Representatives from institutions such as the University of Calgary and University of Victoria lauded how the investments will attract international talent to Canada. The leaders of institutions such as Camosun College, the University of Manitoba, and the University of […]

The University of Manitoba has received $5.4M from Dr Wayne Chiu and Dr Eleanor Chiu for the establishment of the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community. This centre—housed within the IH Asper School of Business—will focus on business models and how they can be harnessed to shape society. It will offer students research opportunities, thought […]

The University of Manitoba has announced a fully online Master of Education program in Language and Literacy, which will begin in Fall 2026. UManitoba said that the program was designed to be delivered fully online to encourage applications from potential students residing in rural and remote Manitoba, though UManitoba Education Professor Dr Jennifer Watt added […]

The University of Manitoba’s Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry has received a grant from Health Canada to offer free oral health care for eligible dental patients. The funding will ensure that Manitobans who are facing barriers can access dental care, while at the same time providing dental students with opportunities to improve their clinical […]

The University of Manitoba has introduced two new programs, one for lawyers and one for those interested in leadership. The UManitoba Faculty of Law’s Internationally Trained Lawyer Program will prepare participants to meet the requirements needed to practice law in Canada. The program includes a two-week intensive course to prepare students for their studies before […]