Faculty of Arts News Archive

Federal budget 2021: More is needed to break the poverty cycle
April 21, 2021 —
'After birth, adverse childhood experiences — including poverty — can lead to a wide range of challenges later in life'
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April 21, 2021 —
'After birth, adverse childhood experiences — including poverty — can lead to a wide range of challenges later in life'

Faculty of Arts News
3MT finalist’s own experience propels research to improve integration of immigrants
April 16, 2021 —
On April 21, master's student Kwene Appah will compete in the 3MT finals representing the department of Sociology and Criminology presenting her research on Nationalism and integration policy: A comparative cross-national examination.
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April 16, 2021 —
On April 21, master's student Kwene Appah will compete in the 3MT finals representing the department of Sociology and Criminology presenting her research on Nationalism and integration policy: A comparative cross-national examination.

Faculty of Graduate Studies News
3MT finals on April 21
April 13, 2021 —
Mark your calendars – the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) final competition is coming up
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April 13, 2021 —
Mark your calendars – the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) final competition is coming up

Why words matter: The negative impacts of racial microaggressions on Indigenous and other racialized people
April 13, 2021 —
Microaggressions may seem small or 'micro,' but as incessant forms of racism, they can have big impacts on mental health, physical health and social life
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April 13, 2021 —
Microaggressions may seem small or 'micro,' but as incessant forms of racism, they can have big impacts on mental health, physical health and social life

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Anti-racism in sport campaign launches April 21
April 12, 2021 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are part of the project helping to make the Winnipeg sport community more inclusive and welcoming
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April 12, 2021 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are part of the project helping to make the Winnipeg sport community more inclusive and welcoming

Faculty of Arts News
Discovery in Kalahari shifts our understanding of early humans, new paper in Nature reports
March 31, 2021 —
Crystals found in a rock shelter change the plot of humanity’s story
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March 31, 2021 —
Crystals found in a rock shelter change the plot of humanity’s story

Indigenous News
Linguistics alumna says recognizing Indigenous Languages Day is crucial to our histories
March 29, 2021 —
Anna Parenteau says working with Indigenous Languages is where she is meant to be
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March 29, 2021 —
Anna Parenteau says working with Indigenous Languages is where she is meant to be

Bilingual babies prefer baby talk, new study shows
March 29, 2021 —
A unique study of hundreds of babies involving 17 labs on four continents showed that all babies respond more to infant-directed speech – baby talk –than they do to adult-directed speech
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March 29, 2021 —
A unique study of hundreds of babies involving 17 labs on four continents showed that all babies respond more to infant-directed speech – baby talk –than they do to adult-directed speech

Naomi Andrew appointed UM’s new VP (Administration)
March 24, 2021 —
Ms. Andrew has served the UM community for the past 18 years in numerous roles, including General Counsel, Associate Vice-President (Fair Practices and Legal Affairs) and most recently as Acting Vice-President (Administration)
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March 24, 2021 —
Ms. Andrew has served the UM community for the past 18 years in numerous roles, including General Counsel, Associate Vice-President (Fair Practices and Legal Affairs) and most recently as Acting Vice-President (Administration)

Indigenous News
Graphic novel aims to educate K-12 learners on residential school history
March 24, 2021 —
Sean Carleton will collaborate with the Native studies department, NCTR and the University of Manitoba Press to create a graphic novel on residential school history
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March 24, 2021 —
Sean Carleton will collaborate with the Native studies department, NCTR and the University of Manitoba Press to create a graphic novel on residential school history