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February 14, 2023

Pathways to Graduate Studies program celebrates five years of research

Student applications are currently being accepted for 2023 until Wednesday, March 29.

February 11, 2023

UWinnipeg recognizes International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Throughout the year, we share many stories celebrating the achievements of women in science. We are proud to highlight stories of students and faculty members like Cassidy Lamirande, Gracie Grift, Dr. Sara Good, Monalisa Abas, and Dr. Sanoji Wijenayake, all of whom are doing incredible work in the field.

February 7, 2023

Cameron Adams named a McCall MacBain Scholarship finalist

UWinnipeg student Cameron Adams is one of 88 finalists chosen from across Canada and around the world for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies and a Bachelor of Education.

January 26, 2023

Reducing phosphorus runoff

Dr. Darshani Kumaragamage, Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, and her research team are exploring how soil amendments can reduce the amount of phosphorus released from agricultural land and into waterways during the spring melt.

January 17, 2023

UWinnipeg professor co-authors new children’s book that tackles math anxiety

UWinnipeg Professor Dr. Sheri-Lynn Skwarchuk and University of Ottawa Associate Professor Dr. Erin Maloney are tackling math anxiety in their new children's book 'Peyton & Charlie Challenge Math.'

January 12, 2023

Three-Minute Thesis competition challenges students to explain their research to a live audience

In three minutes, you can brush your teeth, send a quick e-mail, or listen to your favourite song. But can you explain complex research to a live audience? That’s what Faculty of Graduate Studies students will be challenged to do during The University of Winnipeg’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Friday, March 3 in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall.

December 22, 2022

2022 Year in Review

As 2022 comes to a close, we have an opportunity to look back and celebrate the many good news stories and accomplishments The University of Winnipeg community shared this year.

December 22, 2022

UWinnipeg Holiday Closures

The University of Winnipeg will be closed for the holiday break from Friday, December 23 to Monday, January 2. The University will reopen on Tuesday, January 3. We wish all faculty, staff, students, and members of our community a joyful and peaceful holiday season.

December 22, 2022

Diversity Food Services lends a helping hand during the holidays

When the holiday season arrives, Diversity supports a variety of local organizations. In addition to catering Wii Chiiwaakanak’s annual Holiday Dinner on campus, it also makes large seasonal donations to food banks across Winnipeg. Diversity also has also been assisting Agape Table’s Easter, Thanksgiving, and holiday dinners for a decade.

December 21, 2022

Three UWinnipeg master’s students win national awards

Jessica Boucher-Cowie, Daniel Nychuk, and Amber Balan are half of the six recipients of the $3,000 National Indigenous Economic Education Foundation Scholarship, which is awarded annually by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers.