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New pathway for Manitoba midwifery students
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“We’re going from ‘we have nothing’ to ‘we have nursing,’ to ‘we have an entire program, and I might be graduating in 2019.’”
Canadian Space Agency seeks two new astronauts
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In June of this year, the Canadian Space Agency made a rare announcement: they are currently looking to fill two vacant positions of Canadian astronauts.
Qualified candidates are those who are Canadian citizens or residents of...
Science in the summer
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It’s August, and the countdown to the beginning of a new school year has started. If the prospect of going back has got you scrambling to make the most of your last month, fear not:...
UManitoba Pokémon GO campus map
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The Manitoban has started work on a Pokémon GO map for all the enthusiastic trainers on campus. We'll be updating it to include all the Pokéstops and gyms on campus. Check back for updates...
U of M astronomers at the centre of black hole discovery
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Meet Stefi A. Baum and Christopher O’Dea. Baum is the dean of the faculty of science as well as a professor in the physics and astronomy department, while O’Dea is a professor in the...
UMSU settles three-year dispute with student federation
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The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) has settled a more than three-year-old dispute with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), paying the lobbying group nearly $1 million in outstanding fees.
The dispute dates back...
U of M introduces sexual assault policy
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The University of Manitoba has introduced a new standalone anti-sexual assault policy at a time when sexual assault is a hot-button issue at Manitoba universities and colleges.
The policy, which passed the board of governors...







