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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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CFI-JELF Application Timeline
by Sadia Ishaq 31 Jan '26

31 Jan '26

Dear all, Here is the CFI-JELF application timeline for your reference: 1. Ridell faculty deadline: 11 February, 2026 2. Faculty review and evaluation: 11-22 February, 2026 3. Proposals submission to ORS: 23 February, 2026 4. Agency deadline: 15 June 2026 I hope this helps. Let me know if you require any additional information. 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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Funding Opportunities - Weekly Highlights
by Sadia Ishaq 31 Jan '26

31 Jan '26

Dear all, * Here are updates on available funding opportunities. * * 1. Research Connections * The Research Connections grant<https://researchmanitoba.ca/research-connections/> <https://researchmanitoba.ca/research-connections/> provides funding for creating Manitoba research-related events. Funding provided is a maximum of $7,500, with an additional $2,500 available for events taking place in the Northern Manitoba region. * UM Internal Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 * Agency Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 * * 2. The Mitacs webinar<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/using-mitacs-programs-to-strengthen-global-part…> is scheduled to discuss how Accelerate and the Globalink Research Award can be used to develop European collaborations aligned with Horizon Europe Pillar II priorities. * Date: Feb 10, 2026 (12:00 to 1:00 pm) * * 3. Horizon Europe * * - HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-03<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/hori…>: By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resources. Projects will develop adaptive co-management approaches to reconcile fisheries with the environmental sustainability, ensuring the long-term viability of both marine and/or freshwater ecosystems and local livelihoods. * UM Internal Application Deadline: September 2, 2026 * Agency Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 * * - HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/h>: Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions from source to sea. The projects will test and assess upscale potential for combinations of approaches to reduce nutrient, chemical, plastic including microplastic pollution, considering together functionally connected freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems. * UM Internal Application Deadline: September 2, 2026 * Agency Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 * * 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: Input Request - Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research
by Sadia Ishaq 31 Jan '26

31 Jan '26

Dear all, The 9th World Congress of Research Integrity provides an opportunity to share experiences towards a Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research. Please feel free to share your feedback by reaching out to Margo Storey (margo.storey(a)umanitoba.ca), or you may share your input through an online survey<https://wcri2026.org/focus-track/>. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Margo Storey <Margo.Storey(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:51 PM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Janet Rothney <Janet.Rothney(a)umanitoba.ca>; Andrea Szwajcer <Andrea.Szwajcer(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jordan Bass <Jordan.Bass(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Input Request - Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research Hi Please distribute this to your researchers. The 9Th World Congress of Research Integrity is being held in Vancouver on May 3-6, 2026, and as part of this meeting a focus track that will work towards a Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research has been announced. In preparation for this discussion a comment period via survey has been opened to international researchers. Please see the link below. If you do not feel comfortable providing direct input, please reach out to me and I will submit a collective response on behalf of the University. I will also be attending the Congress in person. https://wcri2026.org/focus-track/ Margo [cid:image001.png@01DC9126.520CFD40] Margo Storey Ph.D.(She/Her) Director of Research Compliance 404D Administration Bldg 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 431-323-9107 E-mail: margo.storey(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:margo.storey@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininew, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Planned Absences: NOTE: This email, including any attachment(s), is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or an authorized assistant to the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message, then delete it from your system.

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Fw: Mitacs Support for Horizon Europe
by Sadia Ishaq 31 Jan '26

31 Jan '26

Dear all, A Mitacs webinar<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/using-mitacs-programs-to-strengthen-global-part…> is scheduled to discuss how Accelerate and the Globalink Research Award can be used to develop European collaborations aligned with Horizon Europe Pillar II priorities. Date: 10 Feb 2026 (12:00 to 1:00 pm) The webinar is focused on: * How Mitacs flagship programs align with Horizon Europe Pillar II collaboration models * Practical integration pathways for Accelerate and the Globalink Research Award within Pillar II consortia * High-level guidance and recommendations for engagement across Pillars I, II, and III * Options for involving European and associated country partners * Collaboration pathways that do not require IMA funding * Strategic considerations for consortium development and partner positioning Speaker: Gina Soparlo – Senior Advisor, International Relations Registration link: Mitacs Program for Horizon Europe<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/using-mitacs-programs-to-strengthen-global-part…> Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Horizon Europe <HorizonEurope(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:07 PM To: UM Major Projects Office <mpo(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Racquel Baert <Racquel.Baert(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Mitacs Support for Horizon Europe Good afternoon, Please share the following information with your faculty members: On February 10, Mitacs is holding a webinar to illustrate how the Mitacs Accelerate and the Globalink Research Award (GRA) programs can be used to build and strengthen European research collaborations, with a focus on Horizon Europe. They will highlight where and how Mitacs programs can be integrated into Horizon Europe consortia and projects, either as standalone mechanisms or to complement the International Mobility Award<https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/horizon-europe-international-mobility-award…> (IMA). The IMA competition is currently closed but may reopen later in 2026. More information and a link to register is here<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/using-mitacs-programs-to-strengthen-global-part…>. Date: February 10 at noon- 1pm CST Major Projects Office Office of the Vice-President, Research & International University of Manitoba 1 (431) 294 7371 | mpo(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mpo@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Riddell Faculty Honours Thesis Poster Presentations - Feb. 6, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
by Nick Lupky 29 Jan '26

29 Jan '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Bruce Erickson and the Department of Environment and Geography + Department of Earth Sciences. Please join us on Friday, February 6th between 9:30-11:30 AM in the Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie to hear about the research conducted by the Honours Students in Earth Sciences and Environment and Geography. These students have been working hard over the past term to develop independent research projects and are ready to present their preliminary findings. Join us at 9:30 for short presentations (and coffee and donuts) or just swing by to talk to individual students about their posters. Looking forward to seeing you there! 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.

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CEOS Seminar: Dr. Eric Steig, Jan. 30th
by Nick Lupky 29 Jan '26

29 Jan '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Agoston Fischer and the Centre for Earth Observation Science. Hi everyone, Please join us Friday, January 30th at 11:30 AM in the Klaus Hochheim theatre (545 Wallace) for a seminar by Dr. Eric Steig. Dr. Steig is a glaciologist and isotope geochemist from the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington. His seminar is titled "How much have humans already influenced the polar regions, and how do we know?". For more details, please see the attached poster. Thank you! Ago Agoston Fischer (he/him) Research and Outreach Coordinator Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 592 Wallace Building agoston.fischer(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agoston.fischer@umanitoba.ca> [signature_1860239856] 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.

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Tomorrow, Jan 29th
by Jason Northage 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

Hello all, Just to let everyone know that I will not be on campus tomorrow, Thurs Jan 29th as I will be at the Law Courts building for Jury Selection. I don't know if I'll be allowed to have my phone on my person or turned off, so I won't be able to respond to emails or Teams messages in a timely manner. I will respond to any messages I get after the fact, so please expect a delay. For those in Earth Sciences reading this email, we have received a new RICOH printer in the main office, and you will need to install new printer drivers in order to use it. Please email Semira as I have made documentation to help you try and get the printer up and running from your computer. Alternatively, you can still print if you bring your documents on a USB Flash Drive, your accounts should work, or if it's feasible, please wait for me til Friday, I'll be around all day as normal. Thanks, Jason Northage IT4 - Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 102-70 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6 Ph: 431-275-5477 "I do everything" Upcoming absences: Jan 29th, Feb 16th-20th “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.”

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CIRC Searches
by Dean Environment 27 Jan '26

27 Jan '26

Hello everyone, As you know, the Faculty has three searches underway in our quest to secure a coveted Canada Impact+ Research Chair: https://umanitoba.ca/research/research-chairs/canada-impact-research-chairs This is not a passive process, and we need to actively seek out possible candidates. If you have individuals in mind, please reach out to the respective chair of the search committees (Fei for E&G and Earth Sciences, myself for NRI) to strategize. All the best, Mark

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