graduate students News Archive

October 10, 2024 — 
Arriving in Canada for the first time is a scary feeling for many international students, including St John's resident Rei Shibue. The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources student studying for his master's in microbiology felt isolated when he arrived in Canada. He did not know what to expect but was excited to get started. "When I first arrived in Canada, I felt alone. I didn't have any friends or know where to go on campus; I was just trying to figure out my way." 

October 10, 2024 — 
A new CubeSat from the University of Manitoba's STARlab has recently been announced with the mission of monitoring space debris.

October 7, 2024 — 
The doctoral psychology student aims to resolve the “treatment gap” that sees more people suffering from challenges with their mental health than are being treated.

October 7, 2024 — 
Levasseur-Puhach plans to develop a culturally specific mental health program for Indigenous mothers based on knowledge gathered from the women themselves

October 1, 2024 — 
The Inspire Mentorship Program at the College of Pharmacy prepares graduate students to navigate their career journeys as they approach the end of their programs.  “We do all of this because we want to see each other succeed,” said Nitesh Sanghai, a PhD student and program coordinator. “When you are finishing your program, it can feel like you are at the edge of a cliff.” 

September 16, 2024 — 
Experiential learning (EL) is when you learn by doing. It means practical, interactive experiences in and outside the classroom. These experiences can happen anywhere: in class, at the workplace, on the land, or in a community setting.

September 10, 2024 — 
The Student Wellness Centre operates on a drop-in basis and provides an opportunity for students with an interest in health and wellness to connect with each other.

September 6, 2024 — 
The English Language Centre offers affordable, non-credit language courses to support, undergraduate and graduate, students whose first language is not English. The Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) supports students by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to master academic English language skills.

September 3, 2024 — 
As students return to campus for a new year, St John’s College is excited to welcome back students into our college student membership. Whether needing a place to study, meet new people, or have somewhere to go on campus, SJC is a small community that helps students succeed at UM.

August 22, 2024 — 
The Sustainability Ambassador program is a volunteer leadership program for students interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at UM.