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Students and University Staff discuss leadership concepts and experience at the firs Students Leading Change conference

Students News

Becoming a leader at UM

November 22, 2024 — 
There are more opportunities to get involved on campus than you may know, and Student Experience and Development is here to help you find them.

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Students News

UM has moved registration to New Aurora

November 20, 2024 — 
From a student’s perspective, registration will have a new look and include several new features

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Photo of students around a boardroom table at the 2023 Grad Student Thesis Writing bootcamp

Students News

Fall 2024 graduate thesis writing retreat

November 20, 2024 — 
The aim for students attending this bootcamp is to write 10,000 words. This is a stretch goal and aiming big encourages commitment and focus.

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The Idea Start logo features a gold and blue lightening bolt representing the spark of innovation, which now decorates the exterior walls of the Smartpark Event Centre with a field of yellow grass in the foreground.

Research and International News

Idea Start Open House brings together UM innovators and business leaders

November 19, 2024 — 
Idea Start announces new funding and brand which now appears on the Smartpark Event Centre building at Open House event.

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Nolan De Leon holds his signature skateboard on the red carpet at the Falling Walls Lab in Berlin.

Research and International News

Taking the stage at the global Falling Walls Lab in Berlin

November 15, 2024 — 
UM Falling Walls Lab grand-prize winner Nolan De Leon took the main stage at the global Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, Germany.

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Students News

First-year Price Faculty of Engineering student Landon Reid one of this year’s Schulich Leader Scholars

November 15, 2024 — 
Two incoming students were awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships upon their entry to the University of Manitoba this year. One of those students is Landon Reid from Powerview School in Powerview, Manitoba. Reid started his studies at UM this fall in the Price Faculty of Engineering.

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First-year Faculty of Science student Gregory Petryk one of this year’s Schulich Leader Scholars

November 15, 2024 — 
Two incoming students were awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships upon their entry to the University of Manitoba this year. One of those students is Gregory Petryk from Oak Park High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Petryk started his studies at UM this fall in the Faculty of Science.

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Students News

Discovering research opportunities at the Bannatyne campus

November 15, 2024 — 
Career Services, in collaboration with UM professors and researchers in various fields, is hosting Undergraduate Research Opportunities at Bannatyne Campus, a virtual information session for undergraduate students on November 28th. Students will learn essential information and can ask questions to researchers in fields such as neuroscience, cell biology, environmental epigenetics, physiology, immunology/virology, and epidemiology. In addition to answering questions and networking, you’ll learn how to find opportunities and apply for them.

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An aerial image of Fort Garry campus, looking south was people walk below.

Students News

Five tips to get involved with research as an undergraduate student

November 15, 2024 — 
There are so many ways to engage in research as an undergraduate student. If you are interested in research and potentially graduate school, it’s also never too early to start exploring program admissions – especially as you compare research/thesis vs. applied masters programs.  Unsure where to start as you define your goals, or what additional steps to take as you plan for success? Visit Career Services anytime throughout the year!

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International and exchange students meeting in the Tony T.K. Lau Global Lounge - International Centre

Students News

Accomplish dreams of global travel with Global Skills Opportunity funding

November 15, 2024 — 
Faith Bergman used Global Skills Opportunity funds to make the most of her Winter 2024 term on exchange to Australia! She describes how the experience inspired her academically, led to new friendships, and helped her grow as an individual.

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