Spring Research Symposium

Join the Centre on Aging at their 43rd Annual Spring Research Symposium. This year’s Symposium will take place in a hybrid format. Presentation sessions will take place in person and will simultaneously be streamed live online. 

May 7, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
2nd floor, Multi-Purpose Room, UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba | Fort Garry Campus

Download the Symposium poster (PDF)

The presentation sessions will focus on current issues in aging. In addition to the presentations, take in the researcher poster session, connect with our exhibitors, and view the Age-friendly University Showcase.

Join us virtually! Stream session on YouTube

For those who can't make it in person, you can stream session live via YouTube on May 7 starting at 9 AM until 4 PM. The sessions will be only be available on the day of the Symposium and not archived for future viewing.

The Centre on Aging does not permit the use of AI transcription or any recordings for the 43rd Annual Spring Research Symposium. If you require AI for accommodation, please contact coaman@umanitoba.ca at least two days before the event.

Register in person on May 7

The online registration is now closed. If you will be joining us in person on May 7, register at the registration desk on May 7, located outside of the Second floor, Multi-purpose room. Onsite registration opens at 8:00 a.m.

Taking place at the same time as the Spring Research Symposium, is a separate event focusing on educational programs, events, and resources available at the University of Manitoba (UM). Meet with UM representatives as part of the Age-Friendly University Showcase, which is free to attend and no registration is required.

• Extended Education
• Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Family Resources
• Office of Equity Transformation
• Planned Giving
• Rady Family Centre
• Recreation Services
• Student Accessibility Services

As part of this year's 43rd Spring Research Symposium, attendees can connect with staff from organizations that supports or provides services for older adults. Learn about what these organizations have to offer by visiting them on May 7, in the Multi-Purpose Room, second floor in UMSU University Centre. 

• 211 Manitoba
• A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
• Active Aging in Manitoba (AAIM)
• Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
• Care Possible
• Friendly Calls Program Canadian Red Cross
• Manitoba Association for Residential and Community Care Homes for Everyone (MARCHE)
• Manitoba Association of Senior Communities
• Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba
• The Seniors Moving Company
• Victoria Lifeline
• Volunteer Manitoba
• Woodhaven Men's Shed

Getting here

Fort Garry Campus is accessible by personal vehicle, public transit, or by bike. 

• Bus stops are located in and around Fort Garry Campus. Navigate your route to the Fort Garry campus using Winnipeg Transit’s Navigo trip planner.
• If you’re biking to the Fort Garry campus, find biking information, including where to park and cycling maps.
• Consider carpooling to get to the Fort Garry Campus. Visit GoManitoba to find details about carpooling resources.

Transportation options

• Fort Garry parking lots
• Fort Garry visitor accessible parking
• Fort Garry Campus parking maps
• Biking to campus
• Winnipeg Transit bus schedules

Accessibility accommodation

If you have any accommodation requests, contact the Centre on Aging by email: coaman@umanitoba.ca or call: 204-474-8754 by April 15 to submit your request.

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