linguistics News Archive
Faculty of Arts
CBC Calgary: Alberta accents are having a moment
May 16, 2025 —
Alberta accents are having a moment
Faculty of Arts
The impact of multilingualism on spoken French in Canada
March 21, 2025 —
Linguistics researcher and CRC Nicole Rosen wants to understand how multilingualism, among individuals and societies, can affect Canada’s official, heritage and Indigenous languages.
Research and International
The Conversation: Donald Trump thinks some accents are ‘beautiful,’ but what makes them so?
March 17, 2025 —
As written in The Conversation by Nicole Rosen, Canada Research Chairs in Langage Interactions, University of Manitoba. United States President Donald Trump has recently been commenting on accents while meeting foreign leaders and taking questions from foreign journalists.
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.
Faculty of Arts
CTV Winnipeg: From daddy-o to rizz; A look back at slang through the ages
September 23, 2024 —
From daddy-o to rizz; A look back at slang through the ages
Faculty of Arts
Celebrating undergraduate research
September 16, 2024 —
For the second year in a row, the Faculty of Arts gathered in August to celebrate the efforts and contributions of undergraduate student researchers.
Faculty of Arts
Indigenous languages bring educational and economic opportunities
March 27, 2024 —
Universities can play a pivotal role in supporting Indigenous language revitalization efforts through their courses, their experts, their resources, and their cultural programs and supports.
Books for the break: To you, with love from UM faculty and alumni
December 21, 2023 —
Delve into these top reads from UM alumni and faculty over the holiday break. Spark your imagination or get your mind ruminating on far off worlds, fiction close to home, true crime or a little history.
Faculty of Arts
Summer reads to pass the days
August 10, 2023 —
Books have always been the perfect companion for any journey, whether it's a grand adventure to a far-off destination or a quiet retreat in your backyard. To help you decide on your next summer read, here’s some exceptional books from Faculty of Arts alumni published over the past year, each with its own unique attraction.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.