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October 3rd and 4th, UM experts lend insights on #Mbpoli

October 4, 2023 — 
October 3rd and 4th, UM experts lend insights on #Mbpoli

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What Wab Kinew’s win in Manitoba reveals about the province’s political history

October 4, 2023 — 
Manitoba voters have elected the NDP’s Wab Kinew as premier. His election is both a break with recent Manitoba political history and a continuation of the long history of Indigenous involvement in electoral politics in Manitoba.

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St. John's College

Alum Jordan Miller shares her work with the UM community at her local gallery 

October 4, 2023 — 
It all started in 1997 with Jordan Miller, a St John's college residence student now published artist showcasing her work to the world.

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Bill C-22 will provide income security to Canadians with disabilities, but it needs to be done right

September 22, 2023 — 
Canada’s first national disability benefit, Bill C-22, received royal assent on June 22, 2023. The bill was reintroduced in 2022 after initially being tabled two years prior.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Education as intervention

September 22, 2023 — 
This UM grad is testing how education can reduce racism towards Indigenous people

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St. John's College

Welcoming Peter Jaeger, writer in residence, to the college community

September 15, 2023 — 
Peter has seen the world throughout his poetry, writing, and teaching career.  He is the author of fourteen books of poetry, fiction, and criticism, as well as several artist books.

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Dr. Jonathan McGavock walks on an outdoor pathway.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM health researchers receive more than $6.7 million in federal support

September 6, 2023 — 
Health researchers at UM have been awarded more than $6.7 million in the latest round of project funding by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

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Student walking in front of Brodie Centre, Bannatyne campus

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Program expansions advancing health and wellness in Manitoba

September 1, 2023 — 
In recent months, UM announced new funding and increased enrolment capacity for a number of programs. Learn about the governance process for academic program expansions and the introduction of new programs.

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Stack of books on a table in a bookstore.

Faculty of Arts

Discover something new: Books to inspire, inform and entertain

August 11, 2023 — 
Providing in-depth insights and analysis on a wide range of topics, from state schooling in British Columbia to essays of love and peace, our faculty are committed to sharing their research and creativity with the world. Whether you’re a student looking to expand your understanding, a researcher in need of reliable sources or simply someone with a thirst for knowledge, this sampling of books released over the past year are sure to provide the guidance you seek.

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Person laying in a hammock, reading a book. Their face is not visible.

Faculty of Arts

Summer reads to pass the days

August 10, 2023 — 
Books have always been the perfect companion for any journey, whether it's a grand adventure to a far-off destination or a quiet retreat in your backyard. To help you decide on your next summer read, here’s some exceptional books from Faculty of Arts alumni published over the past year, each with its own unique attraction.

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