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Can we measure reconciliation?

October 4, 2021 — 
On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM researcher Dr. Katherine Starzyk spoke about The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer project on The Decibel podcast by The Globe and Mail.

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Research and International News

Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada

September 28, 2021 — 
EDI and the sciences

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Op-ed: MLAs rose to the challenge of COVID-19

September 17, 2021 — 
Political Studies URA students interviewed Manitoba MLA's as part of their summer research. COVID-19 was a frequent topic of conversation

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Alumni News

From Pandemic to Endemic: What does the future hold?

September 15, 2021 — 
President Benarroch speaks with local thought-leaders at this engaging Homecoming 2021 event

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Faculty of Arts News

Diverse talent latest Writer-In-Residence

September 10, 2021 — 
Frances Koncan [BA/2010] is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Koncan will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from September to December 2021.

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Indigenous News

Notes from an alumna auntie

September 8, 2021 — 
Alumna Sonya Ballantyne offers tips for Indigenous UM students

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Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

September 2, 2021 — 
The pandemic is the backdrop to the ongoing federal election, and its attendant lockdowns have shone light on health and economic issues

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New scholarship fund to honour UM Law alumnus Darius Maharaj Hunter

August 30, 2021 — 
Legacy of community-builder will help new students

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Op-ed: Nothing saved by privatizing infrastructure services

August 26, 2021 — 
'There is now a general consensus that the quality of publicly delivered services often exceeds that of private provision, and more recent studies suggest cost savings now are generally minimal'

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Caregiving during COVID

August 11, 2021 — 
UM team releases findings from largest survey of Manitoba’s caregivers since 2012

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