Facebook photo draws criticism of newly elected UMSU president
A photo of recently elected University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull circulated on Facebook, drawing some criticism of the Fresh cabinet leader….
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Undergraduate research opportunities lacking on campus: Funding hands-on work experience essential
Research and mentorship opportunities are incredibly important to the majority of undergraduate students. However, due to budget restrictions within most faculties, as well as the…
New research on Stonehenge: Exciting, but not as exciting as they’d have you believe
Stonehenge is one of the most enduringly fascinating relics of prehistory. The air of mystery that surrounds its origin and purpose is irresistible. Countless theories…
Let them eat steak? Researchers question guidelines on feeding infants solid meat
Should six-month-old infants be fed solid meat products? According to Health Canada’s recently updated guidelines, infants at this age “should be served meat, fish, poultry,…
Bison athlete profile: Wilfred Samking, sprinter
In his third year at the University of Manitoba, Wilfred Samking has proven himself as one of the fastest sprinters in the CIS, and the…
Facebook photo draws criticism of newly elected UMSU president
A photo of recently elected University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull has been circulating on Facebook drawing some criticism of the Fresh…
Winners of Three Minute Thesis determined in final round
The University of Manitoba showcased some of its talented students throughout the first Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Graduate students shared their three-minute presentations on…
Idle No More symposium held at the U of M
A symposium hosted by the University of Manitoba Native Studies Graduate Students’ Association took place on Friday, Mar. 8 and included a variety of discussions…
Violence against women high in Manitoba
Statistics Canada released a report on Feb. 25 detailing rates of violence against women in Canada, which showed that Manitoba has more than double the…
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Experimental Lakes Area’s federal funding, control to run dry Federal funding of the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), an unoccupied and protected area of land in…