education News Archive
Research and International
Showered in sexism: Hockey culture needs a reckoning
July 5, 2022 —
Rather than finger-pointing, the hockey community needs to consider the ways entrenched hierarchies, rewarded performances of masculinity and enforcement of a “bro code” encourage sexism, misogyny, homophobia and hypermasculinity.
Faculty of Law
Making the Case for 2SLGBTQ+ student rights in schools
May 2, 2022 —
As the academic year ends, Professor Donn Short, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, spoke with Robson Hall regarding the publication of the third book in a series of volumes that concludes 15 years of his research.
Faculty of Education
When trauma becomes a way of being
May 7, 2021 —
We are constantly engulfed in the energy of anxiety, says Kim Barthel (BMR, OT/84).
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Registration now open for research training program
April 13, 2021 —
The Summer Research Training Institute is a program that offers a variety of workshops designed to provide introductory research skills and knowledge for students, research assistants, research staff, and faculty members. Any faculty member or researcher, their students and research staff that are affiliated with any of the partnering units may participate.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
A new virtual experience for Arctic Science Day
March 23, 2021 —
More than 1,500 students attended the unique Arctic and climate science workshop with in-field subject matter experts with backgrounds in physical and chemical oceanography, sea ice optics, marine mammals, remote sensing, contaminants and oil spills.
Faculty of Education
Faculty to host forum on surveillance in PSE assessment
February 12, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education is hosting the second of two online forums on Wed., Feb. 24, to address concerns about educational assessment that have gained increasing attention during the pandemic.
Faculty of Education
First graduates of Inclusive Language and Literacy Master of Education
October 20, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus is a long way from the tiny community of Pukatawagan in Northern Manitoba. A settlement of the Mathias Colomb Cree First Nation, it has approximately a population of 3500 and is accessible only via the train from Pukatawagan to The Pas, or plane and on an ice road in the winter.
Faculty of Education
Education prepared for 2nd pandemic wave
July 20, 2020 —
As University of Manitoba bachelor of education students look forward to fall term, they can rest easy that the Faculty of Education is ready in the event of a second wave.
Faculty of Education
Diversity policy doubles minorities studying to become teachers
February 24, 2020 —
The number of minorities studying to become a teacher has doubled since the Faculty of Education introduced its diversity policy four years ago.
Faculty of Education
Getting to grips with equity and opportunity
February 11, 2020 —
Summarizing his insights on change in education, Andy Hargreaves offered three major pieces of advice.