International news briefs
More universities than ever have international branches Universities are expanding their international reach by setting up campuses outside of their country, reported the University World…
November 2009
Reform motion would make exiting CFS harder
TORONTO (CUP) — Debate is brewing within the Canadian Federation of Students over a motion to be presented at their upcoming semi-annual general meeting. The…
International student population continues to rise at U of M
According to the U of M Fall Term Enrolment Executive Summary, the international student population has seen an overall increase of 1.5 per cent, rising…
Breakthrough digital media research bring creative and scientific experts together
A new research group at the University of Manitoba spanning multiple faculties is exploring possibilities in digital media experimentation. The Experimental Media Research Group involves…
The University of Manitoba say no hiring freeze in the future
The University of Manitoba currently has a total of 66 academic vacancies in various faculties, primarily for assistant professors. Brad McKenzie, University of Manitoba Faculty…
Local Briefs
U of M, U of W partner on major Canadian homeless study The University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg have partnered together to…
International students don’t need to sweat over a D
International students at the University of Manitoba can now breathe a sign of relief, as they will no longer have their off-campus work permits revoked…
Did you know?
Many creationists excel at one thing: calling specific facts into question in an attempt to get you asking questions about a whole theory. And while…
Common misconceptions about evolution
DISCLAIMER: This article was inspired by reading way too much Stephen Jay Gould, and its arguments are currently still being debated within the scientific community….
Vetting a scientist
Deciding whom to listen to on any issue can be a difficult task. Add personal bias into the mix, and it can become downright impossible….