Faculty of Graduate Studies News Archive

Research and International
Age inclusivity at UM
April 8, 2025 —
A university is more than a place of learning for young people—there are many opportunities for students of all ages as well as the broader community.

Students
Winter 2025 graduate thesis writing retreat
April 1, 2025 —
The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 2-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their theses/dissertations. Each day starts with a short workshop on writing faster, managing procrastination, and developing a consistent writing routine. Attendees will be provided with a quiet space, writing tutor support (if needed), beverages and snacks each day, and lunch for one of the days.

School of Art
Meet the Artists, See the Process: MFA Open Studio Event at UM – March 28
March 20, 2025 —
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba invites you to explore the creative spaces of our MFA students at the annual MFA Open Studio event.

Students
A University of Manitoba student and graduate named finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships
February 5, 2025 —
Recognized for their leadership potential, University of Manitoba student Elora Cromarty (BA'25) and graduate Rachel Cluett (BA'24) are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill. The two finalists will travel to Montreal to attend final interviews in March, with travel expenses covered by the scholarship program.

Outstanding Rady Faculty grad students earn Dean’s Prize
January 23, 2025 —
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to 10 extraordinary graduate students in 2024.

Students
Welcome, Bisons, to Winter Term 2025
January 6, 2025 —
I hope you had a restful break and 2025 has greeted you kindly. Whether you are beginning your studies or continuing on your UM journey, I hope you are ready for the upcoming term. At the University of Manitoba there are many personal and academic supports available for all undergraduate and graduate students, and I encourage you to check them out.

Faculty of Law
Articulating postdoctoral legal research – in three minutes
December 23, 2024 —
With a research paper in the works for publication in the latest issue of The Manitoba Law Journal, Dr. Illia Roskoshnyi, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Law, took a chance on entering the University of Manitoba’s second annual Three Minute Postdoctoral (3MP) Competition this past September.

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Graduate students challenged to captivate audiences with concise research presentations in the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT©) competition.
December 16, 2024 —
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, offering graduate students an exciting platform to showcase their research, hone their communication skills, and engage with the broader community.

Students
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
December 9, 2024 —
Fall Term 2024 is drawing to a close and Tuesday, December 10 marks the beginning of the final exam period for many faculties. Knowing that this can be a stressful time, here is some information about resources and supports that you may find helpful over the next two weeks.

Libraries
Tips to avoid thesis deposit panic
December 3, 2024 —
The University will be closed for the Winter Holiday soon - there is limited time to get assistance if you need to meet the graduate thesis deposit deadline of Friday, January 3, 2025. Here are some tips to give you peace of mind in thesis deposit and enjoy your holiday.