University community affected by U.S. travel ban
University of Manitoba research assistant and PhD candidate Elnaz Afsharipour was on her way to an engineering conference in San Francisco with her husband on…
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Candidates announced for 2017 UMSU general election
Among the candidates are two full slates of candidates and seven individual candidates running to fill four of the five community rep positions.
Tyrant alpha chimp killed, cannibalized in rare intra-tribe murder
A recent study has theorized that a chimpanzee murder so grisly and rare that it left the anthropologist leading the study “disturbed” was most likely about…
Building a movement to support women in science and tech
Last weekend marked the second annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS). The day, which takes place on Feb. 11, was first…
Winnipeg Transit recommends $39,000 to UMSU for U-Pass commission, implementation costs
UMSU and UWSA reach tentative agreement with Winnipeg Transit over U-Pass costs.
Charges laid in University of Manitoba transit killing
University officials said the 22-year-old accused of the transit attack has no evident association with the university, either as a student or staff.
UMSU Mental Health Awareness Week challenges stigma head-on
Several activities have been planned for this week aimed at both arming students with the right information about mental health and breaking down stigma.
Winnipeg Transit driver dead following University of Manitoba attack
A 58-year-old Winnipeg Transit driver is dead after an early morning attack on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus.
Arts Student Body Council hosts Valentine’s Day campaign to combat domestic violence
The University of Manitoba’s Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) is lifting the veil on domestic violence for Valentine’s Day. On Tuesday, the ASBC is partnering…
March for Science scheduled to challenge Trump presidency
Scientists across the United States will march to protest recent anti-science efforts by the Trump administration in what’s being called the “March for Science.” The…