U of M’s new vice-president research and international
The word “polymathy” was first used in the title of a work in 1603 by philosopher Joannes Wower. It refers to encyclopedic knowledge that encompasses…
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U of M student groups hosting holiday-themed events
University of Manitoba student groups are hosting holiday-themed events in December. On Dec. 2, the U of M Photography Club held a Christmas photo shoot…
U of M students continue to protest Mahsa Amini’s death
The University of Manitoba Iranian Students’ Association (UMISA), along with over 200 universities across the globe, have been participating in demonstrations of solidarity with Iranians…
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…
New UMSU community rep position in the works
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has formed a committee dedicated to creating more guidance within UMSU’s governing documents for its community representatives Created…
U of M prioritizing safety during exam season
As the exam season approaches and the days start to get darker, the U of M is emphasizing the importance of staying safe on campus…
Community honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
People from across the country took part in Transgender Awareness Week from Nov. 13 to 19. Each year, these seven days celebrate transgender people and…
An evening of blunders
Walking into the opening for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) UNRAVEL mental health art exhibit was startling. I had submitted one of my…
Students sowing Seeds
The U of M department of English, theatre, film & media’s (ETFM) theatre program returns with their first stage production since the spring of 2020…
Performance-based funding harms education
Performance-based funding — an educational funding system where funds are based largely on how “successful” a school is determined to be — is a concept…