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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...
Science Briefs
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Shanghai students are the best at math and science
Over half a million students participated in the International Student Assessment in over 70 countries around the world and Chinese school children placed overall best, according...
Chaos in computers?
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Good news everyone! The very powers of chaos have been harnessed in the newest iteration of computer chip technology! Scientists have developed logic components called “chaogates” that use the unpredictable and ever-changing universe to...
Less sodium and less sugar
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With an increased desire to be healthy, consumers and governments are putting the pressure on food companies to produce more nutritious snacks and beverages without compromising taste or quality — a challenge for science...
