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    Global News: Pushing for better abortion access in Manitoba

    For years, advocates and health care providers have called for improved access to abortion care in Manitoba. New research now examines the state of care in the province. Lindsay Larios, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba, discussed her findings on abortion care access in Manitoba.

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    CBC News: Manitoba still faces challenge in curbing measles a year into outbreak: community health prof

    It's been one year since the first measles cases in the latest outbreak were reported in Manitoba — and there's no sign the spread of the highly contagious disease is slowing. "It's obviously signalling that there's still a challenge in Manitoba in addressing those growing number of cases," said Michelle Driedger, Professor at the College of Community and Global Health .

     

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    CTV Your Morning Winnipeg: When AI feels real

    Neil McArthur, Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at UM, explores emotional bonds with AI and what it means for human relationships.

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    Time Magazine and Statista rank UM #136, #6 in Canada in World's Top Universities list

    TIME’s 2026 World’s Top Universities list ranks University of Manitoba #136 in the world, and #6 in Canada. 500 universities were evaluated on academic capacity and performance, innovation and economic impact, as well as global engagement. This recognition highlights the quality and influence of UM's academic community on the global stage. It also underscores the world-class experience it offers students—preparing them to thrive, lead, and innovate in an increasingly complex world.

  • Faculty of Architecture warming hut at the Forks in the day January 2026
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    Chris D: UM Architecture students featured in Global Warming Hut competition at Forks

    UM's Faculty of Architecture Environmental Design students warming hut, "Bridge-Stairs for John Hejduk" was featured in this story. A tribute to the celebrated American architect and educator, it combines a bridge, stairs, and a ramp. 

  • Architect's rendering of new PRAIRIE Accelerator
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    CTV Winnipeg: University of Manitoba looks to boost vaccine development, research facilities

    UM is expanding its research capabilities with two new facilities at its Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses to boost vaccine development and the study of viruses. These projects, funded by $57 million from Ottawa and $16.7 million from the province, aim to attract researchers and students while fostering collaboration with other universities. The new facilities will focus on vaccine preparation models and studying the effects of viruses, with the Bannatyne campus expected to be operational within a year and the Fort Garry campus within two years.

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