2017 promises to be a big year for Canadian science
Canada’s science community had a very eventful 2016. One of the most effective vaccines against the Ebola virus was developed right here in Winnipeg. Canada…
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University picks up tab to extend U-Pass
The University of Manitoba is covering the cost of extending the fall U-Pass for students who were scheduled to finish studies in December but had…
UMSU council demands apology from CFS executives over alleged harassment at national general meeting
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council passed an emergency motion Thursday demanding an apology from the national executive of the Canadian Federation of…
UMSU creates anonymous executive oversight committee
The creation of an anonymous executive oversight committee was included in changes to the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) governing documents adopted at UMSU’s…
Researcher challenges belief that academic dishonesty is common among international students
Recent research from a U of M master’s student challenges a stereotype portraying international students as regular violators of academic integrity. Miriam Christoph, a student…
UMSU Holiday Hamper and Toy Drive kicks off ahead of the holiday season
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union’s (UMSU) annual Holiday Hampers and Toy Drive program kicked off last week to assist students who have food security…
Cambrian College signs partnership agreement with National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
On Nov. 23, Cambrian College officially became the first college in Ontario to sign a partnership agreement with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation…
Study finds 14 per cent of Manitoba’s children diagnosed with a mental disorder
According to an annual report by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), an alarming number of youth living in Manitoba are dealing with at…
Canadian scientists pen open letter to Trudeau government
Scientists from all across Canada have come together to ask that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ramp up his efforts in reviewing energy projects, in the…
U of M students support Standing Rock activists
University of Manitoba students are showing solidarity with North Dakota’s Standing Rock Sioux tribe in its months-long effort to block the construction of the Dakota…