NDP leadership candidates promise access, affordability for university students
To the delight of many university and college students, NDP leadership candidate Steve Ashton has promised that, if elected premier, he will bring back the…
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AUCC calls for increased investments
OTTAWA (CUP) — The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) has presented a briefing to the House of Commons standing committee on finance…
Ryerson bleeds six figures over Coke deal
TORONTO (CUP) — Ryerson will lose over $130,000 in funding this year because students didn’t drink enough Coke. An exclusive deal with Coca-Cola required Ryerson…
U of M researcher leading the way in HIV and AIDS prevention
HIV research led by University of Manitoba’s own medical microbiology professor Stephen Moses has taken centre stage in the world of health research. Moses’ findings…
Gender inequality still an issue at U of M and across Canada
The salaries of female full-time teaching staff at universities across Canada are significantly lower that those of their male counterparts, according to Statistics Canada. The…
University of Regina guarantees employment for graduates
Students who enroll at the University of Regina can now rest assured that they will find a career-orientated job after graduation. The university has unveiled…
Local News Briefs
Manitoba records largest population growth in 16 years Manitoba’s population has grown by 15,864 people over the past 12 months, an increase of 1.32 per…
U of M receives $1.7 million for biofuel research
The Province of Manitoba announced a $1.7 million investment in Canadian flax and biofuels genomic research that promises to make the University of Manitoba a…
International Post-Secondary Briefs
American grad students hit harder by recession than those without higher education Graduate students in the United States are having a hard time dealing with…
Clinic new tool to help those who struggle with eating disorders
The grand opening of the new Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program was held on Monday, September 28. The clinic, located in downtown Winnipeg,…