UMSU hardship fund more than half depleted
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) hardship fund is more than half depleted only two weeks into the start of classes due to an…
Colton McKillop
UMSU board got itself into this mess
At the end of August, the Canadian Federation of Students filed a lawsuit against the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU), alleging that UMSU has…
Anti-abortion group CCBR holds rally on campus
The anti-abortion group Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) held rallies at the U of M campus last Thursday and Friday. The group, which displays…
MSA celebrates grand opening of mosque on campus
The University of Manitoba Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) celebrated the grand opening of its mosque on campus last week. The university invested $120,000 in the…
Study permit backlog delays international students
Some international students may have to delay their post-secondary studies as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) faces a backlog of study permits. Almost 169,000…
Website helps Indigenous students search for supports
A new website hosted by the Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership (MI-AP) as part of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) will make it easier for…
U of M nursing college adds third intake of students
The University of Manitoba will be increasing its number of nursing students by 50 per cent starting in May of 2023 in order to address…
U of M studies COVID-19’s impact on kids’ conditions
A University of Manitoba research project seeking to provide data on how COVID-19 and related conditions have affected children has received over $433,000 in funding…
Pope’s residential school apology sparks criticism
The visit and apologies prompted mixed reactions from Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors.
UMSU highlights plans for new semester
University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) board members discussed preparations for a new semester at the University of Manitoba during their most recent board meeting last Thursday.