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St. John's College

International students find their home away from home

June 10, 2024 — 
From across Manitoba and all over the world, our residence students come from all over the world as they call St John’s College home when studying as University of Manitoba students.

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Woman in a white safety helmet with safety goggles, a breathing mask and orange protective clothing. She is standing in a mine holding a large chunk of stone.

Faculty of Arts

MPA grad bridges the gap from mining to government

June 3, 2024 — 
Meet Carolina Chang [MPA/2024], a mining geologist who, while working in mines across Canada, saw firsthand how it can bring incredible economic development opportunities to communities but can also cause social and environmental harm.

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man with grey jacket and black tie; woman with green hijab both smiling

Faculty of Education

Insights from PhD Students: Language, Identity and Mental Health

June 3, 2024 — 
This year, our graduates have conducted some exciting research, offering insights into Manitoba’s educational field.

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Group of students from Manitoba's Public Schools Climate Justice Forum

Faculty of Education

Heather Eckton and her Vision for Climate Change Education

May 22, 2024 — 
Heather Eckton is a PhD student at the Faculty of Education and a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship recipient.

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Faculty of Education

Student Research Conference Explores “The Future of Education”

May 14, 2024 — 
The 2024 theme “The Future of Education: Practice, Research & Theory” explored transformative and emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in education and envision the future of teaching, learning, researching, and theorizing in education

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As forest fires spread and other climate change issues arrive, educators have a key role to play in setting the stage for climate action.

Faculty of Education

Winnipeg Free Press: Getting climate action on the education agenda

May 7, 2024 — 
Opinion piece in The Winnipeg Free Press by Scott Durling, graduate student

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school children were seated on the floor before a teacher at the front of the room, who was reading an illustrated storybook, during one of the scheduled classroom sessions.

Faculty of Education

Winnipeg Free Press: School Attendance and Systemic Barriers

April 16, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: School Attendance and Systemic Barriers

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U1 students studying in the u1 student lounge

Students

Preparing for final exams

April 8, 2024 — 
Focusing on your wellness as much as your studying during exam season can help ensure you are functioning at your best. Many resources can help you thrive and take care of yourself. Here are some suggestions:

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Libraries

Try this five-part workshop series on knowledge synthesis & systematic reviews

April 5, 2024 — 
Are you considering starting a systematic, scoping, or other knowledge synthesis project but don’t know how to get started? Attend UM Libraries’ five-part series beginning May 7 and explore all aspects of comprehensive searching for a systematic review project. If you are a grad student about to begin a project or just have questions, this series is a great place to start.

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Students

How to prepare for finals and feel less stressed

April 4, 2024 — 
With the excitement of the upcoming winter break, comes the stress of exams; however, preparing early will help you feel ready and confident so you can ace your finals!

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