Election snapshot: UMGSA campaigns
Campaigning is underway for the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) general elections, with one full slate and two independent candidates in the running.
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Students sleep outdoors to support homeless
Six U of M students slept in front of UMSU University Centre for five days last week to raise funds for homeless youth in Winnipeg….
Universities and colleges see less funding in 2018 provincial budget
As part of Manitoba’s $17.4 billion budget for the 2018/19 fiscal year, unveiled March 12, support for post-secondary institutions will be cut by 0.9 per…
Indigenous Awareness Week extended
The University of Manitoba has extended its annual Indigenous Awareness Week into Indigenous Awareness Month this year. The U of M is hosting several events…
Federal Liberal budget commits to research
The federal government announced new investments for research-intensive universities in its 2018 budget, released Feb. 27 Minister of Finance Bill Morneau’s third budget included federal…
U of M student finds high level of plastic in Lake Winnipeg
A recent study by a University of Manitoba undergraduate student suggests that Lake Winnipeg, and the fish that inhabit it, contain high levels of microplastics….
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Toban Talkback isn’t worth it
UMSU’s actions and the U of M’s arts degrees do not resemble anything close to vulnerable characteristics under the Manitoba Human Rights Code, nor should they.
Toban Talkback needs to be held accountable
For creating a video that devalued not only different careers but also marginalized voices, a better apology is needed.
Labour Board should enforce fine on the U of M administration
Forcing UMFA to once again negotiate a settlement with the administration is extremely counterproductive.