Faculty of Education News Archive
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Like the first universities, we’ve moved our classes somewhere new
May 5, 2020 —
The first universities had no central campus and held classes wherever space could be found
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Faculty of Education
New scholarships enhance global learning opportunities
March 10, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is one of six Canadian universities sharing $1.8 million from the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program to support an international exchange.
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Faculty of Education
Giving students a voice in their education
March 9, 2020 —
Floating on a cloud, driving through her ancestral homeland of Denmark, Shelley Moore eased into a blithe serenity; a spell of contentment broken when she drove her rental through a school zone. Without warning, a child’s voice filled the car: “Please slow down.”
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A largely female teaching force is standing up for public education
March 4, 2020 —
'For public education to remain public, it must be publicly funded, equally accessible and premised on values of active citizenship'
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Sustainability
University students solve world problems at Invent for the Planet competition
February 19, 2020 —
Team "HUB-It", winners of the Invent for the Planet idea and design competition, took home the grand prize of $1,000, three months of mentorship at the North Forge Technology Exchange and the chance to continue to the final round in the international competition in Texas on March 31 – April 2.
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Students
Volunteer at UM Orientation 2020!
January 31, 2020 —
Orientation volunteers and more experienced Orientation team leaders build skills in leadership and communication, and receive credit on their co-curricular record (CCR).
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Faculty of Education
A call to collaboration
January 24, 2020 —
Come what may of the province’s K-12 commission’s report, Andy Hargreaves, a leading authority on educational administration, shares advice for Manitoba educators: It’s time to come together.
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Sustainability
Invent for the Planet coming to UM
January 13, 2020 —
Invent for the Planet, a sustainability focused 48-Hour international idea and design competition, is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) from all faculties and post-secondary institutions across Manitoba.
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A year of resistance: How youth protests shaped the discussion on climate change
December 20, 2019 —
Greta Thunberg made history again this month when she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
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Sustainability
UM Sustainability Awards
December 8, 2019 —
The UM Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance our campus commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability.