Faculty ratifies four-year agreement under “duress”
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) membership, which consists of approximately 1,200 professors, instructors, and librarians, ratified a long term deal on Sept. 8….
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Hundreds in Winnipeg unite against hate groups in a diversity rally
Hundreds gathered at the south steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building on Saturday, Sept. 9, to take part in the Winnipeg Diversity Rally Against Hate,…
Manitoba Labour Board to rule on unfair labour complaint filed against the university by UMFA
The Manitoba Labour Board heard arguments in May regarding an unfair labour practice complaint filed by the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) stemming from…
Winnipeg gathers to “unsettle” and acknowledge 150 years of Indigenous resilience, determination, and courage
While Canadians celebrated 150 years of confederation on July 1, a handful of events in Winnipeg were meant to draw attention to this continent’s much…
PCs scrap post-secondary tuition tax rebate
The provincial government will axe a program that provides tax rebates for Manitoba post-secondary graduates who stay in the province. The move came as part…
Faculty union comes out against tuition hikes, prepares for bargaining
UMFA president says proposed fee increases will put post-secondary education out of reach for some Manitoba families.
IQ’s café closed for summer renovations
IQ’s Café & Billiards, located on the third floor of University Centre, is closing temporarily for renovations that will take place over the summer. According…
Joint music and education program put on hold for reorganization
The University of Manitoba integrated bachelor of music/education program (Int. Mus/Ed) has been temporarily suspended for reorganization with the hopes of being reintroduced in fall…
New Democrat leadership hopefuls discuss youth representation, tuition
U of M students Niki Ashton and Michelle McHale are vying for the federal and provincial NDP leaderships, respectively.
Increased UMSU election turnout attributed to online voting, engagement
With the recent completion of both the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) and University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) general elections – and the…