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LiFi, a light-based wireless technology

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Jeremiah Yarmie
LiFi is a new high-speed wireless technology that conveys data in the same way WiFi does – but with light. Created by University of Edinburgh professor Harald Haas in 2011, LiFi is expected to...
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UMSU withholds $40,000 in fees under bogus contract, says University 1...

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Ethan Cabel
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) entered into an illegitimate contract to use $40,000 worth of University 1 Student Council (U1SC) fees to help pay for last year’s Frosh Fest, the first-year council...
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Arts Student Body Council condemns behaviour of UMSU president

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Ethan Cabel
The University of Manitoba Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) came out swinging last week against the behaviour of University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Jeremiah Kopp.
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Science Students’ Association president steps down

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Garett Williams
Facing the threat of sanctions from the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) concerning an alleged dysfunctional working environment, Science Students’ Association (SSA) president Anthony Cao tendered his resignation last week.
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UMFA, university administration at odds over performance assessment

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Shawn Huberdeau
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is urging its members not to engage in discussions surrounding department-level performance measures, claiming the assessments proposed will impact working conditions and should be addressed through the...
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U of M architecture students tapped for warming hut installations

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Shawn Huberdeau
Two groups of University of Manitoba architecture students will have their warming hut designs adorn the Red River skating trail alongside contributions from around the globe.
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Inuk artist Tanya Tagaq connects art with personal experience

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Shreya Ghimire
Artist, activist, and traditional Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq addressed a full house at St. John’s College’s annual Marjorie Ward Lecture on Jan. 25, drawing a connection between her work and her heritage.

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