Liberals announce $13 million in funding for U of M
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced $13 million in research funding and scholarships for U of M students Oct. 12….
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Experimental art made accessible
Approachable experimental art was the goal of last weekend’s second annual Forthwith Festival. From Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, local coffee shop Forth will host…
Tuition increases affect low-income students disproportionately: study
A recent report prepared for the Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations (MOFA) reveals the impact of tuition fees on student enrolment, career preference, teacher compensation,…
Odd Outfit – Up, Down, 4/5
Local genre-bending experimental jazz fusion group Odd Outfit released their debut full length album Up, Down on Aug. 16 to the delight of fans long…
Artistic give and take
Winnipeg’s send + receive festival brought together experimental sound artists from around the globe for four days of new listening experiences. The festival is curated…
Study compares access to mental health and addictions care services across provinces
A Canadian study published in July is reporting that adolescents and young adults have the poorer access to mental health and addiction care compared to…
How do we fix our infamous pothole season?
After surviving months of winter driving, the Manitoban driver’s reward is the beginning of pothole season. The erratic fluctuations between warm and cool temperatures in…
NASA confirms discovery of seven Earth-like planets
It’s not aliens, but we might be close: NASA scientists have confirmed the discovery of a solar system filled with Earth-like planets. In a video…
Return of national academic survey welcomed by researchers, faculty associations
Research associations, faculty, and university administrations alike are welcoming the return of a Statistics Canada survey that supporters say will provide crucial data on the…
Tuition fees continue to rise nationally
Tuition fees across the country are on the rise again, according to Statistics Canada. In a public release posted to their website on Sept. 7,…