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More universities than ever have international branches
Universities are expanding their international reach by setting up campuses outside of their country, reported the University World News (UWN). According to a report done by the...
Reform motion would make exiting CFS harder
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TORONTO (CUP) — Debate is brewing within the Canadian Federation of Students over a motion to be presented at their upcoming semi-annual general meeting.
The motion seeks to make it more difficult for members of...
International student population continues to rise at U of M
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According to the U of M Fall Term Enrolment Executive Summary, the international student population has seen an overall increase of 1.5 per cent, rising from 2,134 in the fall term of 2008 to...
Breakthrough digital media research bring creative and scientific experts together
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A new research group at the University of Manitoba spanning multiple faculties is exploring possibilities in digital media experimentation.
The Experimental Media Research Group involves representatives from the faculties of science, engineering, medicine, architecture,...
The University of Manitoba say no hiring freeze in the future
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The University of Manitoba currently has a total of 66 academic vacancies in various faculties, primarily for assistant professors.
Brad McKenzie, University of Manitoba Faculty Association president, said, “Not all positions can be filled at...
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U of M, U of W partner on major Canadian homeless study
The University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg have partnered together to conduct Canada’s largest-ever study on homelessness and mental illness, according...
International students don’t need to sweat over a D
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International students at the University of Manitoba can now breathe a sign of relief, as they will no longer have their off-campus work permits revoked after receiving a D on their transcript.
Instead, students...
