Make legal education more practical, flexible, and hands-on
Lawyers often caution students that law school is absolutely nothing like practising law. On one level, this is uncontroversial; learning about abstract, general principles and…
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New Third Thursdays initiative showcases University of Manitoba’s creative community
On Jan. 19, a coalition of University of Manitoba’s arts institutions led by UMFM, are kicking off a new monthly event called Third Thursdays to…
UMSU’s Frost Fest is set to entertain campus community
On Jan. 21, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union, will be hosting the second annual Frost Fest, a winter orientation event meant to showcase a…
University under fire over off-campus housing issues
The University of Manitoba is facing continued criticism from neighbouring communities for its lack of action in dealing with a number of allegedly illegal rental…
AESES affiliates with Confederation of Canadian Unions
The Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES) – which represents numerous levels of U of M support staff – is affiliating with a larger,…
In defence of pragmatic tuition policy
I recently read Mary Asekome and Sofia Descalzi’s piece “Don’t Tell International Students To Accept Fee Increases” and I would like to address some comments…
Researcher challenges belief that academic dishonesty is common among international students
Recent research from a U of M master’s student challenges a stereotype portraying international students as regular violators of academic integrity. Miriam Christoph, a student…
Cambrian College signs partnership agreement with National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
On Nov. 23, Cambrian College officially became the first college in Ontario to sign a partnership agreement with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation…
Women’s and gender studies should be a requirement for all university students
I was once a young student entering my first year at the U of M with no idea which direction I was heading. However, if…
What’s in store for students now that the strike is over?
Our success this year will depend on how willing both professors and the administration are to fully accommodate students.