Designing for wine
Genuwine Cellars, a Winnipeg company that designs and builds custom high-end wine cellars, presented their unique work on campus as part of the University of…
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Asper school of business to launch chartered financial analyst stream
Beginning in the fall of 2016, students in the Asper school of business will be able to focus their master of business administration (MBA) studies…
UMSU motion calls for more indigenous representation at university
At the final University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council meeting before the winter break, the union passed a motion endorsing increased involvement for indigenous students in decision-making processes at the University of Manitoba.
Province grants additional $27.9 million to universities, colleges
Colleges and universities across the province will receive an additional $27.9 million from the Manitoba government, NDP Premier Greg Selinger announced Jan. 7.
Faculty of education upgrades diversity admission policy
The faculty of education at the University of Manitoba is expanding its diversity admissions policy and increasing the number of seats set aside for enrolment into its bachelor of education program.
UMSU moves forward on University Centre renovations
The $1.4-million UMSU Street renovation project took a step forward at the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council’s regular meeting Jan. 7, with the approval of preliminary drawings and the creation of a management committee to oversee the project.
Post-secondary institutions in Manitoba prioritize indigenous education
Excellence in indigenous education became a priority for all post-secondary institutions and public school boards in Manitoba as they came together to sign the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint in December.
UBC hires independent reviewer to look into concerns around sexual misconduct
VANCOUVER – Multiple cases of alleged sexual assault at the University of British Columbia (UBC) were brought to light following a CBC investigation last November, leaving the university needing to take some critical next steps.
Manitoba school boards need leadership, says professor
As Manitoba prepares for a heated provincial election, one professor is bringing her expertise in conflict mitigation to an important policy debate – the education of children and young people throughout the province.
UMSU offers support for abandoned Nigerian students
As the winter term commences at the University of Manitoba, a handful of state-sponsored Nigerian students face uncertainty after the development agency funding their scholarships ceased operations in November.