URA News Archive

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.

January 12, 2023 — 
Kyla Wiens, a third year Psychology Honours student in the Faculty of Arts, started university knowing she wanted to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology. Understanding that research experience is an essential element in graduate studies applications, she started looking for opportunities early in her second year of studies. The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) was a perfect fit.

February 10, 2022 — 
Hannah Guenther-Wexler, a third year political studies student talks about her experiences as an Undergraduate Research Award recipient.

November 13, 2019 — 
Sasha Kullman started the morning of Thursday, Oct. 24 just like any other day. She ate breakfast, scrolled through her feeds, and headed for another day of school at the U of M. She returned home later that day a first place winner at the Undergraduate Research Poster Competition.

October 30, 2017 — 
If you’re a student, you have a great opportunity to work directly with researchers in a subject you’re curious about, as well as make some money! Why not experience research with a professor at your own university?