Study permit challenges concern U of M students
When Aahan Rajput applied for his student visa, he was left feeling confused, unsupported and ignored. Rajput, now a bachelor of commerce honours student in…
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Provincial parties commit to international student health
Student voter priorities are at the forefront of concern for UMSU as the 2023 provincial election in October moves closer. One issue currently top of…
U of M tuition to increase for 2023-24 academic year
Fleur Almeida came to Canada for her post-secondary education in order to have more opportunities career-wise and a better quality of life. Now, Almeida is…
U of M offers help to students affected by earthquakes
The University of Manitoba is offering its support to students affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The two countries were rocked by…
Researching English proficiency exams in nursing
Canada has seen rising numbers of internationally educated nurses since the 1990s. Many of these nurses came to Canada from the Philippines. Today, language tests…
International student community mourns student death
Manitoba’s international student community is in mourning following the Dec. 15 passing of a Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) international student. 22-year-old Javed Musharraf…
U of M holds info session for Onyx Initiative
The Onyx Initiative — an organization that aims to assist in the career development of Black post-secondary students and recent graduates — held an information…
Deadline for Welcome Mentors applications approaches
The application deadline to become a welcome mentor for new international students in the upcoming winter term is fast approaching, with Dec. 2 being the…
New working freedoms for international students granted
The federal government announced on Oct. 7 that eligible international students will be granted the authorization to work more than 20 hours per week off…
U of M gives fee deadline extension to Iranian students
The University of Manitoba has extended the fall fee deadline for international students from Iran, as the Iranian government has been shutting down internet connections…