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Motion electing president cause of ongoing conflict with GSA
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A motion approved at an October meeting of the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association to appoint Andy Bonar as GSA president and Aaron Glenn as executive-at-large has caused ongoing tension with certain members...
Alleged misspending throws fate of school into question
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Amidst allegations of misspending at the First Nations University of Canada and provincial funding potentially being cut off, students can rest assured that they will be able to complete their degrees, according to Saskatchewan...
University presidents earning consistently higher salaries
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With university presidents earning consistently higher incomes each year, accompanied by countless job perks, including salary bonuses, housing loans and retirement payouts, some members of the post-secondary education community are concerned that institutions are...
Burka worn during university exams under debate
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Female students in Egypt are now banned from wearing a full-face veil, such as the niqab, during university examinations according to a Cairo court ruling as reported by the World News Network.
It was reported...
Int’l students generate big bucks for Canada but struggle to make...
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Having generated $6.5 billion for the Canadian economy in 2008, the biggest issue for international students today is managing their own finances, says Aisyah Abdkahar, UMSU international student representative.
“The main issue for all international...
Bill Gates looks to improve online education through grants
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Bill Gates has recently announced in his 2010 annual letter that he will be offering grants from his foundations to further the usage of online learning.
One aspect of online learning is the availability of...
University aims to recruit more heavily from outside Manitoba
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As the number of students coming from Manitoba high schools decreases, the University of Manitoba will have to more actively recruit from outside the province.
Over the next 12 years, the university is anticipating a...