The University of Winnipeg

News

Prairie Climate Centre

Science Rendezvous Winnipeg official graphic.
May 4, 2023

Promoting science outreach

After two years of virtual Science Rendezvous, the Canadian-wide STEAM festival, which is co-hosted by The University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba, is back in person.

Green graphic with the words "Happy Earth Day from UWinnipeg"
April 22, 2023

UWinnipeg continues to lead in campus sustainability

The University of Winnipeg’s commitment to sustainability extends to food services, waste collection, built infrastructure, green energy generation, faculty research, course offerings, and community partnerships. 

November 2, 2021

Prairie Climate Centre offers free online courses

As the world meets in Glasgow, Scotland to discuss climate change, the University of Winnipeg’s Prairie Climate Centre is launching a series of online courses focused on building climate resilience and adaptive capacity within Manitoba and across the country. 

October 18, 2021

Mental health and climate change

In honour of World Mental Health Day, which took place October 10, The University of Winnipeg’s Prairie Climate Centre has released new content related to mental health and climate change on the Climate Atlas of Canada.

June 24, 2021

Infectious diseases and climate change

The Prairie Climate Centre has launched new content on their Climate Atlas of Canada, which explores some of the health risks and adaptation options facing Canadians regarding climate change and infectious diseases.

May 3, 2021

Loss of cold weather is not cool

Canada’s north is warming at three times the global rate. This is threatening the livelihoods and food security of the Inuit people as well as the ecosystems including the lives of the Arctic animals, like the polar bear.