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Coins on a table.

Op-ed: Can we accelerate pay equity through legislation?

October 1, 2018 — 
This sounds good, and if it eliminates pay discrimination, who is to object? But will it work? And what unintended consequences might result?

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Seniors Alumni.

We’re one age-friendly university

October 1, 2018 — 
Our campuses host a thriving community that supports aging across the lifespan, not only academically, but mentally, physically and socially

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An aerial view of the University campus overlooking the Admin building, taken in Fall 2016.

Advance voting on Fort Garry campus

October 1, 2018 — 
An advance voting location will be available on Fort Garry campus on Oct. 9 and Oct. 10

Pills image from iStock.

Polypharmacy: Are we overmedicating older Canadians?

October 1, 2018 — 
Join us on Oct. 29 to learn about the latest research on the use of medication and potential harm, while we discuss how research can drive advancement of clinical knowledge and improve patient care of older adults

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a stethoscope wraps around the globe

Advancing collaborative care with older adults

October 1, 2018 — 
The Centre on Aging offers a speaker series in which researchers have an opportunity to share insights in aging-related fields

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Honourary Doctors Jim and Sandra Piblado return to Robson Hall each year to present Dean's Honour students with Pitblado Scholarships.

Faculty of Law

Celebrating Student Achievement Awards Night

September 28, 2018 — 
Robson Hall’s annual "Celebrating Student Achievement Awards" night took place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 and was attended by a full compliment of students who received awards this year, and their families.

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Law Student Alyssa Bird and her mother Ramona share a Water Ceremony and smudge with nuclear conference international guest speakers.

Faculty of Law

International Legal Community Find Winnipeg a Centre for Nuclear Peace

September 28, 2018 — 
Coinciding with the United Nations’ International day of Peace and the declared year of “Peace,” which celebrated the 70thanniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, Dean of Law, organized an international conference regarding challenges posed by nuclear weapons.

Schulich Leader Michael Kehler.

Schulich Leader’s plans for the future are definitely up in the air

September 27, 2018 — 
Michael Kehler is entering the department of mechanical engineering with the goal of specializing in aerospace technology

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Tami and Mark

Faculty of Education

Panelists share experiences with inclusion in education

September 27, 2018 — 
Three months into her PhD program, Nancy Hansen ran into her first experience with discrimination during her education journey

Depression and mental illness

Mental illness in childhood a strong predictor of troubles in adulthood

September 27, 2018 — 
Children and teens who experience mental illness are at increased risk for adverse mental health and social outcomes as adults, a study by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) at the University of Manitoba shows

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