international students News Archive
Students
International Student Advising is back at the Bannatyne Campus!
March 17, 2025 —
UM’s International Centre has expanded its services on the Bannatyne Campus! After being put on pause during COVID, in-person International Student Advising has returned to the Bannatyne Campus.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Reducing barriers to supporting international students
February 27, 2025 —
International students face unique challenges adapting to living and studying abroad. The success rate of many international student can be improved by accessing UM resources and supports. Yet, international students’ stereotype of how Canadian faculty, staff, and students stereotype them, a metastereotype, can be barrier to them seeking supports.
Students
How the English Language Centre can help you succeed at UM
December 2, 2024 —
Riyam AL-Zuhairi, who participated in the English Language Centre program, shares her encouragement for other students seeking to improve their English skills to explore the options with the ELC.
St. John's College
Celebrating 2024 scholarship and honorary degree recipients
October 17, 2024 —
The first Sunday of November is always a special time for the St John’s College community. It’s a time when we bestow honorary degrees in recognition of those who have made significant contribution to both St John’s community and the country. It is also when we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as well as our scholarship and bursary recipients. For the 2024 convocation on November 3, SJC is proud to recognize Rt Rev. Helen Kennedy, Dr. Evelyn Forget, and Mr. Jim Ripley. Each of these individuals has had a significant impact on our community, whether as students, on the Council, or in our chapel.
St. John's College
Finding home on campus
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."
Donor Relations
Investing in international students
September 23, 2024 —
Learn more about UM alum Tony Lau and his contributions to the University of Manitoba
Canada Tonight interview with University of Manitoba president Michael Benarroch
September 11, 2024 —
Canada Tonight interview with University of Manitoba president Michael Benarroch
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law announces inaugural Director of Internationally Trained Lawyer Program, Equity and Transformation
September 9, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the arrival of its inaugural Director of the Internationally Trained Lawyers Program, Equity and Transformation, Laurelle Harris, K.C. [JD/2001], starting September 16, 2024.
St. John's College
Exploring the world through art
September 9, 2024 —
The 2024 St John's College art competition winner uses art to showcase the natural beauty he sees around him while producing it in the way he visualizes it.
Finding community the moment you walk in
August 6, 2024 —
Moving from China to pursue his postdoctoral studies in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, Xinyang Li expresses his gratitude for studying at UM while staying at St John’s residence.