UMFA, U of M reach tentative agreement
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have reached a tentative deal to end the immediate threat of a strike. Despite demands from…
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UMFA, U of M extend mediation
On Nov. 12, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration began third-party mediation ahead of an original strike deadline set for Nov. 14 at 11:59 p.m. The strike deadline was moved ahead to…
In support of opposition to exam surveillance software
In its recent board meeting, University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to oppose the University of Manitoba’s use of an exam surveillance…
An open letter from UMFA to U of M students
Dear University of Manitoba students, As you may know, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have been engaged in…
International students not receiving enough support
With the U of M approaching the end of the first term of the 2020-21 academic year, there have been discussions surrounding the challenges of…
Teaching practical arts during a pandemic
Like many theatres across Canada and the world, the U of M’s Black Hole Theatre Company (BHTC) has put a pause to its regularly scheduled…
UMFA votes for potential strike against U of M’s refusal to negotiate wages
The possibility of a strike has been growing amongst the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA), who this weekend voted in favour of a strike…
Use of the N-word denounced
Two U of M academics penned an open letter to the university community on Oct. 23 to decry the use of the N-word in post-secondary…
New model seeks to grant funds based on performance
As the provincial government seeks to improve the operation of post-secondary education in Manitoba, the government now plans to adopt a performance-based finance model. The…
Student petition starts amid admin, faculty tensions
University students at both the U of M and the University of Winnipeg are signing an online petition for “student compensation” for what the petition…