News

The economy of sharing apps

Smartphones and apps have changed many aspects of our daily lives, including the way we do business. The sharing economy can be described as the…


Notes from the star field

Those who know me know that I have aspirations to eventually work in the space industry. Why space? I like to think I just have…


The search for extraterrestrial life

NEW WESTMINISTER, B.C. – For hundreds of years, humans have asked “Are we alone in the universe?” This question has been particularly prominent in the…


On science communication

Science communication is the process of communicating scientific ideas to those who are not scientists. For those who are in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and…



David Barnard opens up

David Barnard, the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, has faced his share of controversy. This year alone, Barnard has had to deal…




Leadership and literacy

The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) held its annual awards luncheon on Aug. 25.


Top research universities unite at U of M

Student leaders from leading research-intensive universities across the country gathered at the University of Manitoba last month for the GU15 conference to examine graduate students’ needs.