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Manitoba Government appoints David Ireland Associate Chief Judge of The Provincial Court
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (145+ words) Alum and former associate professor to succeed retiring ACJ for seven-year term Ireland's scholarly activities included co-leading SSHRC-funded research on improving the judicial system and he co-authored and co-edited several books on criminal law and procedure. The Faculty of Law…...
Dr. Peter Nickerson appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (341+ words) The UM health sciences and medicine dean receives one of the country's highest honours. World-renowned physician-scientist and health sciences education leader Dr. Peter Nickerson has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada." Nickerson, UM distinguished professor, vice-provost (health…...
Beyond grading: Assessment practices that support learning
2+ week, 6+ day ago (556+ words) Supporting student success starts with great teaching. This year's Teaching Caf" highlighted innovative assessment practices to deepen learning. Assessment plays a critical role in shaping how students learn. At this year's Teaching Caf", University of Manitoba educators came together to…...
Teaching Tips in Minutes - Providing feedback in clinical settings
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (84+ words) UMToday In this short video, Anna and Nausheen, Educational Developers at The Centre, introduce practical feedback structures that can help learners engage with feedback more confidently. Discover strategies to foster a positive feedback culture and support reflection, growth, and continuous…...
Honouring the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2026
3+ week, 6+ day ago (324+ words) At the University of Manitoba Spring Convocation session on June 4, parchments were presented to the graduates from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. The Class of 2026 includes 39 Diploma in Agriculture, 119 Bachelor of Science, 29 MSc/MEng and 10 Ph D graduates....
Teaching Tips in Minutes: Getting started with your teaching dossier
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (99+ words) UMToday A teaching dossier is an important component of promotion and tenure, providing an opportunity to document and reflect on your teaching philosophy, practices, and impact. This Teaching Tips in Minutes video introduces the key elements of a teaching dossier…...
Lessons from a lifetime of purposeful innovation and entrepreneurship
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (730+ words) 2026 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award recipient Reinhold Schmieding visits UM and the Asper School of Business. Before Reinhold Schmieding presented a video to students of the many Arthrex facilities worldwide, of multiple company campuses and manufacturing facilities larger than UM's Fort…...
UM graduates creating impact
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (424+ words) A proud Cree and Portuguese woman with ties to Norway House Cree Nation, Morgado Thomas credits UM's Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE) program for supporting her journey into nursing. Grace is looking forward to beginning her…...
Longer seasons, thirstier soil
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (816+ words) How climate shifts are reshaping gardens, crops and food production " and how we can grow with them. As prairie people, we are attuned to signs. Receding snow and sluggish ground thaw under the intensifying warmth of the spring sun. Newly…...
Asper students excel in case competitions during the 2025-26 academic year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1317+ words) Business Students apply their learning and find success in Canada and across the globe 330 students. 379 volunteers. 37 competitions across the globe. Asper's case competition program almost sounds like The Amazing Race. Honestly it's not that far off." What's a case competition?...