ALT How well do children understand AI? New research from UM investigates AI literacy and safety for children. "What makes this project special is that our legal analysis is going to be grounded in real empirical fieldwork, alongside colleagues in other departments. That's a rare combination, and I think it'll show in the quality of the work.” - Dr. Bryan Schwartz, Faculty of Law, UM Dr. Bryan Schwartz a Professor at the UM Faculty of Law, is collaborating on a new research project investigating AI literacy and safety for children, with lead researcher Dr. Shaylene Nancekivell, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Jim Young and Dr. Andrea Bunt in the Department of Computer Science. "I was one of the first to bring cyberlaw into the law school curriculum. This grant is a chance to take that to the next level, and to get our law students hands-on experience in a field that's only going to grow," said Schwartz.

ALT The Canadian Forum for Business and Human Rights and the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law invite you to join an upcoming webinar: National Action Plans in Africa: Relevance, Potential, and Limitations National Action Plans (NAPs) have emerged as an important policy tool for implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. As several African states accelerate the development of NAPs, important questions remain about their practical impact, potential, and limitations. Join leading experts for a discussion on the evolving Business and Human Rights (BHR) landscape in Africa, including the role of NAPs, regulatory developments, and the future of corporate accountability and human rights protection. 📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026 🕒 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Winnipeg time) 💻 Online Event via Zoom Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uFQ5YDOA7qhGv97ymtH5ghFUOTBUNkxGQ1dLVkNSTks4V04yRVVLS0hXWi4u&route=shorturl

ALT Nominations for the 2026 UM Law Alumni Awards are now open - Deadline: March 15, 2026 These awards are nominated by Robson Hall alumni for fellow alumni, and the process is simple—an excellent way to recognize a classmate or colleague. Three award categories are available. Awards will be presented at the Faculty of Law Spring Reception in May 2026. If you did not receive nomination details, please contact:

ALT Our specialized micro-diploma programs in Public Law and Private Law are designed to support individuals with international law degrees and Canadian civil law degrees in meeting the Federation of Law Societies’ National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) requirements for the Certificate of Qualification.