February 2026 - Riddell-umfa - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Funding Opportunities - Weekly Highlights
by Sadia Ishaq 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

Dear all, * Here are updates on available funding opportunities. * * 1. UM Internal Funding opportunities (FAAFs are NOT required for internal grant applications) * UM/SSHRC Explore Grants Program<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> – funding up to $10,000 (*NEW Increased Funding Limit*) * Provides support for small-scale research projects in the social sciences and humanities. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported activities. Successful applicants who do not hold a SSHRC grant will be expected to apply to the next appropriate SSHRC program competition normally within one year of the expiration of their UM/SSHRC Explore grant. UM/SSHRC Explore grant-holders who do not submit an application to a SSHRC competition within this timeframe may be ineligible from applying for future UM/SSHRC Explore funds. * UM/SSHRC Exchange Grants Program<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> – funding up to $750 (within Canada), $1000 (USA), and $1500 (International) * Provides support for researchers to participate in international conferences of major scholarly significance. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported disciplines. * University Research Grants Program (URGP<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…>) – funding up to $10,000 * Stimulates and supports the growth of research at the university. April competition is for Established Faculty only. * Successful applicants, who do not hold a Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC) grant, are expected to apply to the next appropriate Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC) program competition normally within one year of the expiration of their URGP grant. URGP grant-holders who do not submit an application to a Tri-Agency competition within this timeframe may be ineligible from applying for future URGP funds. * The submission deadline for UM Internal Funding is April 1, 2026. * * 2. Horizon Europe * Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution<https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4219> includes environmentally safe, locally-adaptable solutions for the bioremediation and decontamination of aquatic pollution in rivers, lakes, coasts, groundwater and at sea, including removal processes, management of degradation processes. Total Funding Available: €23M for 3 grants of €7-8M each Stage 1 Internal Application Deadline: March 26, 2026 Stage 1 Agency Application Deadline: April 16, 2026 by 5:00 pm CET (Brussels) Stage 2 Internal Application Deadline: September 2, 2026 Stage 2 Agency Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 by 5:00 pm CET (Brussels) * Horizon Europe has published its official 2026-27 work programs. Visit the UM Horizon Europe Funding Opportunities<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> Intranet page for more information, including a listing of calls by deadline. If you’re interested in applying to Horizon Europe, contact the Major Projects Office. * Pls let me know if you require any additional information, and have a great week. * Best regards, * Sadia * --- Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her) Research Facilitator Dean’s Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2 sadia.ishaq(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emmelia.Stainton@umanitoba.ca> Google Scholar: Sadia Ishaq<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f6C0EDQAAAAJ&hl=en>

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Fw: Welcome to Pivot-RP - new research funding database
by Sadia Ishaq 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

Dear all, Pivot-RP is a new comprehensive research funding database with over $86 billion USD of available funding and over 34,000 active Funding Opportunities. You can access the database using Pivot-RP<https://pivot.proquest.com/dashboard> or request a training session using Pivot-RP Training Request – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/GnDeGAeQcv> Pls refer to the message below for more details. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Tracy Mohr <Tracy.Mohr(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 8:45 AM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Evelyn Yeung <Evelyn.Yeung(a)umanitoba.ca>; Brooke Wilton <Brooke.Wilton(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Welcome to Pivot-RP - new research funding database Dear Associate Deans (Research)/Research Liaison Officers: Please distribute to researchers in your units. The Office of Research Services (VPRI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new comprehensive research funding database called Pivot-RP. Pivot-RP is an expert-curated source of global research funding opportunities with over $86 billion USD of available funding and over 34,000 active Funding Opportunities. It will provide faculty and research administrators with quick and easy access to the right Funding Opportunities that pertain to their areas of research. Benefits of Pivot-RP include: * Funding Advisor®, an AI powered feature that recommends opportunities aligned with a researcher’s profile * Create groups of collaborators to share Searches/ Funding Opportunities * Search for funding using different methods in one location * Save Searches for future use * Set Weekly email notifications * Track specific funding opportunities Faculty and staff can access Pivot-RP<https://pivot.proquest.com/dashboard> and our training guides from the Office of Research Services Intranet page under Research Resources Funding Opportunities - Pivot-RP<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> Please fill out our Pivot-RP Training Request – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/GnDeGAeQcv> to request a Training Session for you and your team. Sessions will also be advertised in the Funding Opportunities Weekly Newsletter. We are very excited to share this new resource with you. Note: the SPIN funding opportunities database remains available for use. [cid:image001.png@01DC999F.AA80CD90] Tracy Mohr Director, Grants & Research Operations Office of Research Services Vice-President (Research & International) 404 Administration Building, 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 E-mail: tracy.mohr(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tracy.mohr@umanitoba.ca>

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Sustainability Awards - Deadline TODAY
by Dean Environment 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Please see the information below regarding the Sustainability Awards and circulate to your networks. Thanks! Nominations for the 2026 Sustainability Awards are now open Do you know a student, professor or staff member who's making UM more sustainable? Maybe they've led a zero-waste event, brought sustainability into their coursework or inspired others to take action. Now's your chance to celebrate their impact! The UM Sustainability Awards<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of University of Manitoba students, faculty and staff in advancing our commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. Sustainability Award winners create MomentUM by advancing knowledge that matters, empowering learners, and reimagining engagement through their campus sustainability efforts. The UM Sustainability Awards recognize recipients in the following categories: * Undergraduate sustainability award * Graduate sustainability award * Student group sustainability award * Staff sustainability award * Faculty sustainability award * Collaborative sustainability award The deadline for nominations is February 6. Nominate an individual or group<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> today<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards>. Christie Nairn-Pikel (she/her) Director | Office of Sustainability University of Manitoba | 152-89 Freedman Cres | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 P: 204-299-5932 | E: christie.nairn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:christie.nairn@umanitoba.ca> [cid:63fbe915-35f0-46fb-9d44-3b7e88c56bd3] This message is available in alternative formats upon request.

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Registration now open for the Joint AGM of the CSTWS & TWSMC
by Nick Lupky 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Dr. Richard Baydack, Certified Wildlife Biologist & Past-President and Fellow of The Wildlife Society. Subject: Registration now open for the Joint AGM of the CSTWS & TWSMC Date: February 2, 2026 at 2:11:01 PM CST To: undisclosed-recipients:; **Please share with your network! [cid:ii_ml5ku4x40] Registration is now open for the Joint AGM of the CSTWS and TWSMC!! A total of 59 abstracts were submitted for the March 13-15, 2026 CSTWS and TWSMC joint conference in Winnipeg, MB! Wildlifers from 6 provinces, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, will be presenting. Student researchers are particularly well-represented, with 40 abstracts (22 posters and 18 talks) submitted. All presenters have been informed that their abstracts were accepted. A detailed conference program will be coming soon, and the program at a glance is online. Registration is now open on the conference website. Registration includes the welcoming mixer and banquet. Conference attendees can also register for Friday afternoon workshops, which require pre-registration and come with a small additional cost. Early Bird Pricing - Before February 23rd, 2026 Student - $50 TWSMC or CSTWS Member - $150 Non-Member - $225 Pricing After February 23rd, 2026 Student - $75 TWSMC or CSTWS Member - $175 Non-Member - $275 Visiting from out of town? Our conference hotel is Canad Inns Fort Garry, in Winnipeg where our Saturday evening banquet will be held. It is close to the Fort Garry Campus at the University of Manitoba and a generous sponsor of this event! There are a block of rooms being held for conference attendees until Feb 11th for a discounted rate of $159/room. Use the link found on the conference website registration page to book your room for the conference! Conference Website - Register Here<https://cstws.ca/wildlife-management-in-uncertain-times> We look forward to seeing you there!!

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Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Monday, February 9, 2026 - Room: 315 Wallace Building @ 1:30 P.M.
by Nick Lupky 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Hey Riddell Faculty! Check out the email below and the attachment for information on the 2025-2026 CSEG Distinguished Lecture Tour. This event is open to the faculty, so come and attend if you are able! Thanks, Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 *This message is available in alternate formats upon request. The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. From: Semira Alekic <Semira.Alekic(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Monday, February 9, 2026 - Room: 315 Wallace Building @ 1:30 P.M. Hello Everyone, All of you are invited to attend 2025-2026 CSEG Distinguished Lecture Tour presented by Doug Angus, VP of Mining at ESG Solutions. The poster has been attached. Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 1:30 P.M. Location: 315 Wallace Building Regards, Semira Alekic Office Assistant Department of Earth Sciences | University of Manitoba Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources 240 Wallace Bldg, 125 Dysart Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9371 semira.alekic(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:semira.alekic@umanitoba.ca> [cid:763d413b-1b63-4105-b608-f5cc4eb524e6]

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Fw: Better Together 2026 - Develop you entrepreneurial skills
by Sadia Ishaq 04 Feb '26

04 Feb '26

Dear all, An event on developing entrepreneurial skills is available. Pls feel free to register https://umcatl.vfairs.ca/en/CATL-sessions<https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30907097/umcatl.vfairs.ca?p=eyJzIjoiUjR…>. Login with your UM credentials and click “save your seat” for the Welcome Call and Better Together 2026. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Centre for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning <thecentre.events(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 2:23 PM To: Sadia Ishaq <Sadia.Ishaq(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Better Together 2026 is two weeks away! View in browser<https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30907097/umcatl.vfairs.ca?p=eyJzIjoiOXZ…> [https://data-unlayer.vfairs.com/1769717072357-Better%20Together.png] Thank you for registering! Greetings Sadia, Thanks again for registering for Better Together. We can’t wait to meet you and build our entrepreneurial thinking skills together. Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 08:30 am to 4:30 pm Location: Marshall McLuhan Hall (Room 204), UMSU University Centre @ 65 Chancellors Circle View campus map<https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30907097/umanitoba.ca?p=eyJzIjoibUZWT2p…> for assistance with location, parking, etc. We will also have a virtual Welcome Call on Thursday, February 12, at noon to help you feel prepared. Here is the Zoom link (https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61812659013?pwd=36mu3SLGMAwePdEpIjJj22AGLER2Fe.1)<https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30907097/umanitoba.zoom.us?p=eyJzIjoiVE…>. Don't worry we will send you the link again closer to the date. Could we ask for a favour? Ask a classmate, colleague or friend to join you at Better Together. We still have a few spots left! Have them register at https://umcatl.vfairs.ca/en/CATL-sessions<https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30907097/umcatl.vfairs.ca?p=eyJzIjoiUjR…>. Login with your UM credentials and click “save your seat” for the Welcome Call and Better Together 2026. See you then! Janine + Meaghan Better Together co-facilitators Questions? Contacts us at bettertogether(a)umanitoba.ca © All Rights Reserved If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you may unsubscribe here<https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30907097/umcatl.vfairs.ca?p=eyJzIjoiaFl…>.

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Call for Nominations: Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching
by Dean Environment 04 Feb '26

04 Feb '26

Good afternoon, Please see below correspondence and attached nomination guidelines for details regarding the Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Any member of the University of Manitoba community (faculty, student or staff) may nominate a faculty member for the Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The internal Faculty submission deadlines: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM for the initial Executive Summary Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM for the Full Nomination Package Please send your nominations to Dean.Environment(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dean.Environment@umanitoba.ca> with the subject line “Nomination: Saunderson Award” OR “Nomination: Stanton Award”. Kelly ________________________________ The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Mark G. Torchia, Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure). [cid:image002.jpg@01DC9423.FA9C0F50] Date: February 2, 2026 To: Deans, Directors, and Department Heads From: Dr. Mark G. Torchia, Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure) Re: Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching [cid:image003.png@01DC9423.FA9C0F50] I am writing to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Saunderson and the Olive Beatrice Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty members who: 1. Demonstrate evidence of continuing teaching excellence, and 2. Have made significant contributions to teaching and learning at UM. The Award consists of a plaque and a monetary award of $7,500. The Dr. And Mrs. H. H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty members who: 1. Demonstrate evidence of continuing teaching excellence, 2. Have made significant contributions to teaching at UM as well as nationally and internationally, and 3. Demonstrate success in educational leadership and higher education research and/or scholarship of teaching and learning. The Award consists of a plaque and a monetary award of $12,500. Guidelines for both awards can be found on the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) website<https://umanitoba.ca/about-um/provost-vice-president-academic/academic-supp…>. The executive summary is due Monday, February 23, 2026 and the full nomination is due Monday, March 30, 2026. We would appreciate you circulating this information in your unit. Please consider nominating faculty members who have made a significant contribution to teaching excellence. Resubmission of updated previous applications are also welcome. The Vice-Provostial Teaching Awards Committee looks forward to reviewing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at the Spring 2026 convocation. (Please note: each Faculty/College/School may submit only one candidate for each award. The process for submission should ensure not only that nominees are identified, but that a strong match exists between the nominees’ achievements and the criteria for each award.) Norman M. Delos Reyes Executive Coordinator Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 210 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8888 Email: Norman.DelosReyes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Norman.DelosReyes@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.jpg@01DC9423.6BD61270]

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REMINDER - Sustainability Awards - Deadline February 6
by Dean Environment 02 Feb '26

02 Feb '26

Please see the information below regarding the Sustainability Awards and circulate to your networks. Thanks! Nominations for the 2026 Sustainability Awards are now open Do you know a student, professor or staff member who's making UM more sustainable? Maybe they've led a zero-waste event, brought sustainability into their coursework or inspired others to take action. Now's your chance to celebrate their impact! The UM Sustainability Awards<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of University of Manitoba students, faculty and staff in advancing our commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. Sustainability Award winners create MomentUM by advancing knowledge that matters, empowering learners, and reimagining engagement through their campus sustainability efforts. The UM Sustainability Awards recognize recipients in the following categories: * Undergraduate sustainability award * Graduate sustainability award * Student group sustainability award * Staff sustainability award * Faculty sustainability award * Collaborative sustainability award The deadline for nominations is February 6. Nominate an individual or group<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> today<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards>. Christie Nairn-Pikel (she/her) Director | Office of Sustainability University of Manitoba | 152-89 Freedman Cres | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 P: 204-299-5932 | E: christie.nairn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:christie.nairn@umanitoba.ca> [cid:63fbe915-35f0-46fb-9d44-3b7e88c56bd3] This message is available in alternative formats upon request.

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