We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We are where imagination and action collide. #UManitobahttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mllly4cr6c26What if your home could support healthy aging? Join UM Knowledge Exchange: Smart Home Adaptations for Healthy Aging on May 20, as researchers discuss how technology can improve independence for people with disabilities and the aging population. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/um-knowledge-exchange-smart-home-adaptations-for-healthy-living-tickets-1936722943459?aff=oddtdtcreator11 May 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllly4cr6c26https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mknjutt5qs2sUM researchers partner with Taumedis to develop breakthrough cancer imaging technology. New imaging technology could address longstanding challenges with early breast cancer detection. Read more on UM Today: https://umtoday.ca/stories/um-researchers-partner-taumedis-develop-breakthrough-cancer-imaging-technology29 Apr 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknjutt5qs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mjmov4twyc2pHow are Manitoba researchers improving access and precision in cancer care? Join the discussion this Daffodil Month with UM Knowledge Exchange, live at Degree’s Diner and online livestream, Wednesday, April 29, 7 pm-8:30 pm (CDT). Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/um-knowledge-exchange-precision-and-access-in-cancer-care-tickets-1936723806039?aff=oddtdtcreator16 Apr 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmov4twyc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mj3jyppmh22bAttention Alumni! Join us for UM Alumni Night at the Winnipeg Sea Bears game on May 22 at 7 PM. Enjoy a 20% discount on regular-priced tickets as the Sea Bears compete against the defending back-to-back CEBL Champions, the Niagara River Lions. Visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/Universitymanitoba70 for tickets.09 Apr 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3jyppmh22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mhsvirkajs2wIn 1991, Shannon McDonald [BA/94, MD/98] was working at a Winnipeg grocery store when she made the life-changing decision to pursue a medical degree. At 33 years old, that leap led to a remarkable career advancing Indigenous health across Canada. Read her story at https://umtoday.ca/stories/relationship-and-respect-heart-indspire-award-um-alum24 Mar 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsvirkajs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mgxz2wkxrs2cTEDx Winnipeg returns to UM for the second time, bringing bold thinkers together this May. Three of this year's speakers explore how their work at UM connects to their talks and how Manitoba's university serves as an incubator for big ideas. Read the story at https://umtoday.ca/stories/where-big-ideas-begin-um-and-tedx-winnipeg-013 Mar 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxz2wkxrs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mgusg772uc23Join UM experts as they explore how discoveries in the microscopic world are advancing viral defense, combating antibiotic resistance, and addressing environmental contamination. Reserve your spot for the UM Knowledge Exchange on March 25: https://umanitoba.ca/research/knowledge-exchange12 Mar 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgusg772uc23https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mgpo6pjn4k2zWe’re excited to be named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2026! This recognition reflects the incredible community we’re building together – one fueled by innovation, collaboration and a deep sense of community. Join us in celebrating and discover more: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-university-of-manitoba10 Mar 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpo6pjn4k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mgdq57nfnc2fMeet the recipients of the 67th Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by TD Insurance! From community initiatives to global impact, these alumni exemplify the legacy of Bison excellence. Learn more about our outstanding UM alumni on UM Today: https://umtoday.ca/stories/2026-distinguished-alumni-awards-recipients-revealed05 Mar 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdq57nfnc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mejbtuewb22rHow are researchers preparing for potential human habitation on Mars? Join the discussion with UM Knowledge Exchange on February 25. Dr. Phil Ferguson from the Price Faculty of Engineering, and a panel of experts, explore the possibility of life on Mars. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/um-knowledge-exchange-life-on-mars-tickets-1936723374749?aff=oddtdtcreator10 Feb 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejbtuewb22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mdydutfwak23Kathleen BlueSky describes herself as “a helper.” When the opportunity arose to lead Canada’s largest urban reserve development, it was clear to BlueSky [MBA/2015] how she could contribute. Read more in UM Today: https://umtoday.ca/stories/bison-business-kathleen-bluesky03 Feb 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdydutfwak23https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mdlc24lznc2mAs Bisons athletes prepare for this week's Duckworth Challenge, we want to highlight the team that supports every UM student-athlete's success: the Bisons Integrated Support Team (BIST). Read more: https://umtoday.ca/stories/it-takes-village-team-behind-bisons-student-athletes29 Jan 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlc24lznc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mdimvxenx22sBeyond campus apparel, the Mondetta x UM and Mondetta x Bisons collections were designed to be keepsakes. The collections focus on rich materials, layered craftsmanship and lasting quality. Learn more behind the design: https://umtoday.ca/stories/crafted-keep28 Jan 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdimvxenx22shttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mdgbre3dlc2tUM researcher Dr. Dylan MacKay is leading a new national project investigating whether medications like tirzepatide could help some people with type 2 diabetes reach remission, meaning blood sugar levels return to normal without ongoing diabetes medication. Learn more: https://umtoday.ca/stories/could-weight-loss-drugs-help-put-type-2-diabetes-remission27 Jan 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgbre3dlc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mcuydhjlms2sToday we launched Building Bold: UM’s Capital Plan for People, Place and Possibility. If you missed the announcement this morning, you still have a chance to explore a temporary digital display bringing the plan to life. Learn more: https://umtoday.ca/stories/come-explore-building-bold-jan-20-2320 Jan 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcuydhjlms2shttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mcryrczeh222Here’s some sunshine over the John A. Russell Building to brighten this Blue Monday. #UManitoba19 Jan 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcryrczeh222https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mcki53svtk2pFrom smelly hockey gear to safer surgeries. The same bacteria that cause odours in hockey socks and football pads are part of a much bigger challenge - keeping harmful microbes away from vulnerable patients in hospitals. This is where UM’s Dr. Song Liu can help: https://umtoday.ca/stories/innovation-success-smelly-hockey-gear-safer-surgeries16 Jan 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcki53svtk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mccxxblfis2tTréchelle Bunn, a third-year law student, has had an extraordinary year. From advancing Truth and Reconciliation, speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council for Indigenous Peoples, to becoming the youngest and first female Chief of her First Nation. https://news.umanitoba.ca/trechelle-bunns-extraordinary-year/13 Jan 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccxxblfis2thttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mcagklkgtk2zBeing a UM alumni has its perks! Enjoy exclusive discounts on Callia Flowers, Winnipeg Jets tickets, Broadway Across Canada shows, Manitoba Museum memberships, and much more. Discover all of our UM alumni partners and start saving today: https://umanitoba.ca/community/alumni/benefits-services #UManitoba #UMAlumni12 Jan 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcagklkgtk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mbwhpz7iuk2mDaniel Eng’s journey at the Asper School of Business shows what’s possible when students are encouraged to explore beyond textbooks. Driven to seek new experiences, this Bachelor of Commerce student took full advantage of Asper’s hands-on learning opportunities: https://news.umanitoba.ca/staying-a-busy-body-with-bcomm-student-daniel-eng/08 Jan 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwhpz7iuk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mbu75nmtnc2aFor more than 50 years, Manitoba Pork has invested in the next generation of agricultural and food sciences leaders. With more than $2.2 million in support, they've helped connect classroom learning to real-world experience, fueling student confidence, research & community impact: brnw.ch/21wYU2Y https://brnw.ch/21wYU2Y07 Jan 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbu75nmtnc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mbrfuswdos2lWelcome to 2026, Bisons! All UM buildings are open again and ready to tackle the winter term. You totally got this. 🦬🤘 #UManitoba06 Jan 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrfuswdos2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3mabnkwzo7s23The staff at UM Libraries are sharing their favourite comfort reads to help you unwind during the Winter Holiday break. Whether you enjoy fantasy, mystery, or something cozy and funny, there’s a book for everyone. Check out their recommendations on UM Today: https://news.umanitoba.ca/10-holiday-reading-recommendations-from-um-libraries/18 Dec 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabnkwzo7s23https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3ma22wjeuq226Fresh produce is scarce at Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), where nearly half of the adult population lives with diabetes and hypertension. UM nutrition scientist Miyoung Suh is working with the community to grow nutrient-rich greens that could make a difference: https://news.umanitoba.ca/what-does-it-take-to-grow-vegetables-that-fight-disease/15 Dec 2025 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma22wjeuq226https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3m7ikx363ys2jUM researchers have helped achieve a scientific milestone by fully mapping the oat genome. The research ensures that genome-driven breeding can now directly target traits vital to Canadian farmers and help keep Manitoba a leader in high-quality oat production. https://news.umanitoba.ca/scientists-map-full-oat-genome-revealing-new-insights-into-sustainable-agriculture/08 Dec 2025 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ikx363ys2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3m7b2v2wcmc24Looking to grow your early talent pipeline? UM's Career Fair this January is a prime opportunity to meet thousands of motivated students from a wide range of programs and disciplines over two days. Explore exhibitor benefits and registration packages: https://umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-fairs/um-career-fair#information-for-exhibitors05 Dec 2025 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7b2v2wcmc24https://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3m76vz7a2ws2nUM has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and major increases in corporate partnerships. Read more: https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-leads-canada-in-not-for-profit-research-funding-growth-records-major-increases-in-corporate-partnerships/04 Dec 2025 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76vz7a2ws2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3m6zci47hxk2bToday is Giving Tuesday. Your gift will be matched, doubling your impact for UM students when they need it most. More than 600 students visit the UM Food Bank each month, relying on this service to help put food on the table. Donate today: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/u-m-food-bank02 Dec 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zci47hxk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umanitoba.bsky.social/post/3m6kelckhnc2sA bold idea, backed by UM donors, is taking on one of the most entrenched and pernicious problems in our society: hate speech and antisemitism. Read more on UM Today: https://news.umanitoba.ca/winograd-initiative-will-make-um-a-leader-in-study-and-mitigation-of-hate-speech-and-antisemitism/26 Nov 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:e664e43vm64eewrw26d3g5mf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kelckhnc2s