Faculty of Arts News Archive
Why a little baby talk is good for your toddler
May 4, 2020 —
Project brought together researchers from 16 countries around the world
Well-deserved praise for health care workers
May 1, 2020 —
Dr. Royce Koop, head of political studies in the UM Faculty of Arts, urges us all to praise healthcare workers during the pandemic, as they are "prominent political actors."
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CBC: Rowing against the tide of history: Pallister’s pandemic response could do lasting damage to Manitoba economy
April 27, 2020 —
Wherever and whenever it has been tried, austerity has failed as an economic strategy, say U of M professors
Op-ed: Manitoba government’s austerity during COVID-19 is creating, not solving, problems
April 22, 2020 —
'The provincial response appears to be moving from lacklustre to straight-up counterproductive' economists argue.
UM anthropologist develops technique to age and sex ancient fingerprints
April 20, 2020 —
There is an intimacy to studying ancient fingerprints, professor says, one that now seems more potent during a time of forced physical distancing
Try these 8 tips to reduce parenting stress during the coronavirus pandemic
April 17, 2020 —
Parenting can be tough at the best of times, but family life has changed dramatically during social isolation that’s been mandated by COVID-19. The good news is that children thrive in an incredible variety of settings.
Feds won’t buy Pallister’s EI plan, says UM economist
April 16, 2020 —
UM labour specialist and economist Dr. Wayne Simpson is one of several experts who are doubtful that the federal government would agree to such a plan.
‘Manitoba will survive,’ says UM political analyst
April 13, 2020 —
Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies at UM, looks at the dual crises of the pandemic and the related economic downturn that is affecting Manitoba.
Flu Déjà Vu: UM closed for seven weeks – in 1918
April 9, 2020 —
“The Varsity and the Virus: The University of Manitoba and the “Flu-ban” in 1918,” notes that classes were cancelled for seven weeks in 1918 to protect students and staff, much like what has transpired today
Op-ed: Online counselling tool raises questions
April 3, 2020 —
It's a great idea, in principle: the Manitoba government has announced a program to provide online therapy to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. But...