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The Pride flag on Fort Garry campus in 2016.

UM’s Flag Etiquette Policy and Procedure has been updated

June 10, 2025 — 
Revised policy outlines when flags may be lowered to half-mast and how special flags may be flown.

UM supports wildfire evacuation efforts

June 8, 2025 — 
Donations for evacuees are being accepted at Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses

UM community members walk in the 2024 Pride Winnipeg Parade.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Celebrate Pride 2025!

May 6, 2025 — 
If you are organizing events for Pride Week (May 23 to June 1) or throughout Pride Month, please let us know. Submit your event details through the UM Pride Events form so we can promote a comprehensive calendar of celebrations happening across our campuses.

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Vote today for big ideas, the podcast

May 5, 2025 — 
What’s the Big Idea? nominated for a Quill Award

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Learn more about the new anti-racism training course for all employees

April 29, 2025 — 
All public employees are required to complete the annual training as per provincial legislation.

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Sustainability

Sustainability award winners announced!

April 17, 2025 — 
An exceptional group of students, staff and faculty were recognized with 2025 UM Sustainability Awards.

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Toby Le, PhD candidate in medical microbiology at UM, speaks at the TEDxWinnipeg event in 2024.

Enjoy TEDx Winnipeg activities at UM on May 29

March 31, 2025 — 
As a UM alum or employee, you have an exclusive early bird discount—10% off tickets if you book by May 9!

Students

Students: snag a $25 ticket to TEDx Winnipeg at UM before they’re gone! 

March 31, 2025 — 
TEDx Winnipeg has set aside 20 ultra-discounted student tickets at just $25 each—but they’re first come, first served

TEDx sign on a lawn

Big ideas take the Stage: TEDx Winnipeg partners with UM

March 26, 2025 — 
On May 29, the Desautels Concert Hall at UM will transform into a vibrant hub of innovation, inspiration, and bold conversation.

An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

Manitoba Budget 2025 includes increase to UM’s operating funding, capital investments in key infrastructure

March 24, 2025 — 
The Manitoba government released its budget on March 20, which includes a 2 per cent increase to the University of Manitoba’s operating grant and allows for a 3.5 per cent increase in tuition for the 2025-26 academic year.

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