Society and culture Canadian creativity needs a comeback Acclaimed production designer and alum Mary Kerr tells us how UM shaped her artistry and why she thinks contemporary theatre has lost its essential...
Business A Bison in business: Kathleen BlueSky UM Chancellor Dave Angus sits down with the CEO behind Canada’s largest urban reserve.
Climate action How can we grow sustainable building materials? We asked Mercedes Garcia-Holguera in UM's Faculty of Architecture.
Health and wellness How does sleep help rewind the body’s clock? We asked heart expert Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital.
Where are they now? See what your former classmates are up to and tell us about your accomplishments. We welcome all updates!
Climate action The last ice Researchers complete inaugural voyage of a little-known region of Canada’s Arctic that will be home to the world’s last surviving sea ice.
Entrepreneurship From idea to market How entrepreneurship at UM is shaping a new ecosystem—and challenging start-up stereotypes.
Climate action Hiding in plain sight Grad student Nabil Iqbal chose UM to explore gaps in the legal system around an emerging yet invisible group—climate change refugees.
Health and wellness Healing in the North Through UM’s Ongomiizwin Health Services, physicians travel to Manitoba’s northern and remote communities, bridging gaps and offering cultural care.
Entrepreneurship Ahead of the curve Chancellor Dave Angus sits down with Winnipeg-based IT entrepreneur and UM alum Chris Schmidt for our new Bisons in Business series.
Global Health It takes a village Acclaimed UM researcher and alum James Blanchard shares his journey in global public health.
Health and wellness What does it take to grow vegetables that fight disease? UM nutrition scientist Miyoung Suh tells us about supercharged greens.
Global Health What will vaccines of the future look like? Peter Pelka, a professor in UM's Department of Microbiology, weighs in.
Arctic sciences What are the risks and opportunities of a changing Arctic? We asked Feiyue Wang, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Environmental Chemistry at UM.
Science and technology How will connectivity change life in the North? We asked Phil Ferguson, who leads UM’s Space Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Lab.
Water and food security Listening to the lake What is Manitoba’s inland ocean telling the scientists and locals sailing its waters? UM Today goes behind the scenes aboard a research vessel on Lake...
Business The murky world of workplace ethics When do employers cross the line? UM’s Jae Yun Kim tells us how to do the right thing in business.
UM leadership The next chancellor Get to know Dave Angus, industry bridgebuilder, champion for Manitoba, and UM’s newest addition.
Society and culture What does scrolling do to us? Why we should take a vacation from our smartphones.
Society and culture Where there’s smoke Alum architect ignites introspection among students through unique art form.