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This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International)
Dear students,
Please join us for Research Matters, an event bringing together the UM community for an update on the people, partnerships, platforms and processes of the Strategic Research Plan 2024-2029.
UM leadership will address priorities and opportunities shaping research and innovation, including interactive booths and opportunities for partnership and support.
Research Matters: Your gateway to innovation at UM
Thursday November 19, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m.
Multi-Purpose Room 2nd Floor, UMSU University Centre
Fort Garry campus
In-person event
9 to 9:30 a.m. - Special presentation from:
* Michael Benarroch, UM President and Vice-Chancellor
* Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International)
* Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation)
9:35 to 11a.m. - Connect with colleagues:
* Q and A with research leadership
* Interactive booths where researchers will display their work
* Engage with opportunities for entrepreneurship and community support
Refreshments will be provided.
We hope you will join us. RSVPhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AQ3agauhGJ to attend by Friday, November 13, 2026
