Learn more about UM’s Health and Wellness Office
Integrating health and wellness not only benefits students’ academic achievements, but also their long-term success beyond their post-secondary studies. The Health and Wellness Office acknowledges that...
View ArticleUM student supports and how to find them
Looking for health and wellness supports? Have questions about where to get studying tips? A breadth of resources have been developed for you to help with personal and academic needs and to help you...
View ArticleStart the year off on the right foot: UM student supports and how to find them
Looking for health and wellness supports? Have questions about where to get studying tips? A breadth of resources have been developed for you to help with personal and academic needs and to help you...
View ArticleTake advantage of resources that support your health and wellness
Knowing how to manage your health and wellness when faced with adverse circumstances is an important skill to have at any point in life. During this challenging time, feelings of uncertainty may cause...
View ArticleInvest in your physical health, get active this winter with Recreation Services
Recreation Services is inviting you to stay active and engage in programs and clubs geared to help you maintain fitness in ways you enjoy. With all the options offered at UM, there’s something for...
View ArticleMake the most of your holiday break
The holiday break (December 24, 2021-January 4, 2022) can be a wonderful time to relax, hang out with family and friends, and catch up on sleep. However, with competing demands, increased family...
View ArticleHarm reduction workshops help you take control of your health, judgment free
The University of Manitoba’s Health and Wellness Office is offering three free harm reduction workshops in February, starting with a session on responding to opioid overdoses on February 1. Harm...
View ArticleGive yourself a break this Reading Week
Winter Term break is here! While it’s important to keep up with your studies, you also need to get some rest and recharge your batteries. Use your well-deserved break to focus on ways to practice...
View ArticleApply to be a volunteer peer educator with Healthy U
The Health and Wellness Office and the Student Counselling Centre (SCC) are looking for motivated and engaging students to be volunteer peer educators with Healthy U. Applications are due by March 31,...
View ArticleApply to be a peer supporter with UM’s Safer Social Event Team
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre and the Health and Wellness Office are looking for motivated and engaged students to join our Safer Social Event Team (SSET)! As a member of the SSET team, you will...
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View ArticleThis year, ditch the pressure of perfection and join the Real Me Resolutions...
It’s that time again—the start of a new year and with it, a flood of advertisements and messaging around “health” in the form of the familiar January refrain that we aren’t enough. We hear messages...
View ArticleExplore Canada’s New Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
For the first time since 2011, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has updated Canada’s low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines. As we know, consuming alcohol comes with health risks and...
View ArticleTake time for a mid-winter wellness check-in
The responsibilities that come with being a student on top of each individual’s circumstances can take a toll. While it’s easy to get caught up in busy schedules and numerous commitments, your physical...
View ArticleFinding new and creative ways to build community wellness
Wellness and mental health grants are a great way to get us thinking about ways to improve the overall University environment — and to take the opportunity to consider our own mental health and...
View ArticleGet to know UM’s Student Support services
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Making your mark on the world takes a collaborative effort and there are support systems in place to...
View ArticleBecome a peer health educator with Healthy U: volunteer applications now open
There is no doubt that receiving help and support on campus is essential in maintaining a positive experience throughout university. Everyone deserves to access support for their health, whether this...
View ArticleStudy smart and prioritize self-care
It’s almost time for the end of term and final exams. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve written many exams, everyone can use new strategies for studying and self-care. Don’t forget to take...
View ArticleKick off your summer with Staff Appreciation Week on June 12
Join Us for Staff Appreciation Week and Celebrate UM Faculty and Staff! It’s time to show our appreciation to UM Faculty and Staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. Join...
View ArticleWinnipeg Free Press: Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba
A Winnipeg man is warning people to be on the lookout for a rare tick that can cause an allergy to red meat, after one was found embedded in his dog’s skin. Dean Mason was surprised when a groomer...
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