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Eco-friendly supercomputer unveiled at U of M
The U of M is now home to the province’s first energy efficient High Performance Computing (HPC) system, a supercomputer that will allow researchers to perform calculations...
Province to cover med school costs for some students
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The province has agreed to cover the costs of medical school for students who agree to work in under-serviced areas for a specified term. The grants are a part of a new program by...
Province upgrades Privacy Act
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The provincial government of Manitoba recently made changes to its privacy and information act, creating a new privacy and information adjudicator and improving information access.
On Dec. 23, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino...
U of M chooses not to renew agreement with Access Copyright
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The University of Manitoba has now joined the group of universities who have chosen not to renew their contract with Access Copyright, the collective that provides licences for copying and course packs for universities...
U of M becomes “Top Gun” in Air Force training
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The University of Manitoba is now a “top gun” in Air Force education, as the only university in Canada to offer a master’s in public administration (MPA) with a defence administration specialty.
17 Wing, which...
Feds and province pledge combined $9 million to housing for newcomers
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A combined $9 million was put up by the provincial and federal governments to revitalize old housing units in Winnipeg for newcomers to Canada.
Manitoba Housing will use the $9 million to redevelop existing housing...
Quebec remains firm on tuition increases
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QUEBEC CITY (CUP) — The Quebec government reaffirmed their commitment to raise tuition in the province.
Thousands of students from across the province protested the meeting between government officials and student and university leaders in...
