sociology and criminology News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Researching Educational Genocide in Canada and Australia
June 17, 2025 —
As a child growing up in Australia in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Samara Hand wasn’t taught much about Indigenous peoples or cultures in school. Today, the visiting doctoral researcher argues that exploring the fundamental assumptions of education systems and considering alternative models can open possibilities for an education system that is grounded in, and honours, Indigenous ways of knowing.
Research and International
UM researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
September 3, 2024 —
Two UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
Faculty of Arts
Invested in making a better UM for everyone
June 4, 2024 —
When speaking to Tracy Karuhogo [BA/2024] and Christine Yasay [BA (Hons)/2024], they quickly say they are each other’s rock. These Faculty of Arts graduates have supported each other through course work, advocacy, event planning, and more.
St. John's College
Introducing St John’s College newest fellows
May 23, 2024 —
St John’s College is proud to welcome four academics to our fellowship this spring. The new fellows come from across UM, representing both the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts, and include a former Warden and Vice-Chancellor of SJC.
Faculty of Arts
CityNews Winnipeg: Family claims slow ambulance response time contributed to Winnipeg restaurant owner’s death
February 7, 2024 —
Family claims slow ambulance response time contributed to Winnipeg restaurant owner’s death
Research and International
Café Scientifique Spring 2023 Season concludes
June 7, 2023 —
Presentations featuring 24 UM researchers available for online viewing.
Faculty of Arts
Meet the new faces in Arts
October 6, 2021 —
The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members with appointments beginning July 1, 2021.
Caregiving during COVID
August 11, 2021 —
UM team releases findings from largest survey of Manitoba’s caregivers since 2012
Banting Fellows and Vanier Scholars awarded to UM
July 15, 2021 —
UM welcomes two Banting Postdoctoral Fellows to its ranks and congratulates four doctoral students on receiving Vanier Scholarships
Faculty of Arts
3MT finalist’s own experience propels research to improve integration of immigrants
April 16, 2021 —
On April 21, master's student Kwene Appah will compete in the 3MT finals representing the department of Sociology and Criminology presenting her research on Nationalism and integration policy: A comparative cross-national examination.