graduate students News Archive
Students
Navigating Extenuating Circumstances: What Students Need to Know About Deferred Exams and Available Supports
December 4, 2025 —
If unexpected circumstances prevent you from taking an exam as scheduled, UM offers support. Including the option to request a deferred exam when the situation meets valid criteria. Understanding these guidelines will help students navigate this process confidently.
Students
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
December 1, 2025 —
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges; mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.
Students
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Nov 17
November 17, 2025 —
I hope you enjoyed a restful reading week. As you return to your studies, I thought I would feature some upcoming events, services, and reminders to help you explore campus life, get connected with supports, and end the Fall term strong.
Students
New child feeding space open in UMSU University Centre
November 17, 2025 —
Student Affairs opening new Child Feeding Room in 532 UMSU University Centre.
Students
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
November 7, 2025 —
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.
Research and International
From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!
November 5, 2025 —
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.
Students
Improve how you tutor with tutor training
October 31, 2025 —
Tutor Training is designed to improve the overall quality of tutoring on campus. Participants benefit by learning about the role of a tutoring life cycle by improving critcal thinking and communication skills. Tutors who attend the training and complete the assigned activities also earn recognition on their Experience Record.
Students
Get ready for Career Month
October 24, 2025 —
Every year students across the country take part in Career Month. The University of Manitoba is hosting more than 15 events and workshops this year. Whether you have your career path all mapped out, are unsure of your career goal, or somewhere in between, there is an event for you!
Students
Recipient to Role Model: Schroeder Scholar Zyrinne Paying it Forward
October 22, 2025 —
From scholarship recipient to peer mentor, Zyrinne shares her journey through the Schroeder Transition Program and how she’s now giving back by supporting new students at UM.
Students
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
October 3, 2025 —
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.