Students News Archive
Students News
Winter 2025 graduate thesis writing retreat
April 1, 2025 —
The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 2-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their theses/dissertations. Each day starts with a short workshop on writing faster, managing procrastination, and developing a consistent writing routine. Attendees will be provided with a quiet space, writing tutor support (if needed), beverages and snacks each day, and lunch for one of the days.
April 1, 2025 —
The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 2-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their theses/dissertations. Each day starts with a short workshop on writing faster, managing procrastination, and developing a consistent writing routine. Attendees will be provided with a quiet space, writing tutor support (if needed), beverages and snacks each day, and lunch for one of the days.
Students News
Students: snag a $25 ticket to TEDx Winnipeg at UM before they’re gone!
March 31, 2025 —
TEDx Winnipeg has set aside 20 ultra-discounted student tickets at just $25 each—but they’re first come, first served
March 31, 2025 —
TEDx Winnipeg has set aside 20 ultra-discounted student tickets at just $25 each—but they’re first come, first served
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Eating nutritiously on a budget the goal of Affordable Meals Campaign
March 28, 2025 —
For many post-secondary students, affording nutritious meals is a challenge.
March 28, 2025 —
For many post-secondary students, affording nutritious meals is a challenge.
Students News
Understanding Waitlists
March 28, 2025 —
The waitlist function is an important part of registration, it helps manage course demand and ensures fairness in the registration process.
March 28, 2025 —
The waitlist function is an important part of registration, it helps manage course demand and ensures fairness in the registration process.
Donor Relations News
The heartwarming legacy of generational giving in the MacDiarmid family
March 28, 2025 —
The MacDiarmid family’s legacy of generosity continues to shape communities through their steadfast support of education and local causes.
March 28, 2025 —
The MacDiarmid family’s legacy of generosity continues to shape communities through their steadfast support of education and local causes.
Students News
Recreation Services has something for everyone: discover ways to get involved
March 27, 2025 —
Recreation Services offers an enormous range of programming. Director Tanya Angus explains those options and the range of benefits students can derive.
March 27, 2025 —
Recreation Services offers an enormous range of programming. Director Tanya Angus explains those options and the range of benefits students can derive.
Students News
What spurs you to help dismantle racism?
March 21, 2025 —
Introducing UM’s Anti-Racism Learning Framework
March 21, 2025 —
Introducing UM’s Anti-Racism Learning Framework
Students News
Become a peer health educator with Healthy U: volunteer applications now open
March 17, 2025 —
In addition to health promotion, Healthy U volunteers are trained to provide one-to-one peer support using an empathetic, non-judgemental lens, meeting students where they’re at and helping them feel empowered in taking control of their own health.
March 17, 2025 —
In addition to health promotion, Healthy U volunteers are trained to provide one-to-one peer support using an empathetic, non-judgemental lens, meeting students where they’re at and helping them feel empowered in taking control of their own health.
Students News
International Student Advising is back at the Bannatyne Campus!
March 17, 2025 —
UM’s International Centre has expanded its services on the Bannatyne Campus! After being put on pause during COVID, in-person International Student Advising has returned to the Bannatyne Campus.
March 17, 2025 —
UM’s International Centre has expanded its services on the Bannatyne Campus! After being put on pause during COVID, in-person International Student Advising has returned to the Bannatyne Campus.
Students News
Bringing home new perspectives: Nursing student learns about Indigenous community health in New Zealand
March 17, 2025 —
Nursing student Jordan Braun was already at the end of his degree program when he departed for an international mobility experience to New Zealand, but it turned out to be the perfect cap to his undergraduate education.
March 17, 2025 —
Nursing student Jordan Braun was already at the end of his degree program when he departed for an international mobility experience to New Zealand, but it turned out to be the perfect cap to his undergraduate education.





