The University of Manitoba will launch an innovative partnership on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, that will see this province become a destination of choice for Brazilian graduate students as part of that country’s Science Without Borders (SWB) Initiative.
“Science Without Borders is a bold and exciting initiative designed to provide Brazilian students unprecedented international education opportunities,” […]

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The University of Manitoba and Brazilian universities have entered a new era of collaboration and partnership following the signing of four agreements that open the way for student exchanges and research collaboration, President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard announced today.
“These agreements break down barriers and will help ensure the University of Manitoba plays an important role […]

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On the 10th anniversary of the Shantou University/University of Manitoba academic exchange, the Li Ka Shing Foundation has committed another $1-million gift to the University of Manitoba to build on the Chinese/Canadian partnership and enhance the exchange program.
The generous gift was announced by Ms Solina Chau, Director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation, at the […]

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Ms. Solina Chau, Director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation, and founder of Horizons Ltd Hong Kong and H.S. CHAU Foundation, will officially open a symposium tomorrow celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Shantou University/University of Manitoba Academic Exchange Program.
The Li Ka Shing Foundation was founded by Mr. Li Ka-shing, a global businessman and philanthropist. […]

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Asians and North Americans view gift exchanges differently and that could potentially harm their relationships with each other
A series of five experiments confirmed that Asians are more likely than North Americans to refuse a small gift that is offered to them by a casual acquaintance.
The study provides one of the first demonstrations of a cultural […]

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