University of Manitoba president and vice-chancellor David Barnard says that although he is disappointed the provincial government was unable to fulfill its previous commitment to increase university funding by five per cent in Budget 2013, he appreciated that it avoided cuts implemented in other jurisdictions.
“We recognize our province is facing fiscal pressures and we appreciate […]

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At a recent auction of civil war memorabilia halfway around the world from us in South Yarra, Australia, thirteen items known as cartes de visite were for sale. They were part of a collection that included a folding moustache comb and a Spenser repeating carbine machine gun.
But some of these cartes de visite at auction […]

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The next session of the award-winning Visionary Conversations series at the University of Manitoba is titled The New West: The Economic and Political Rise of Western Canada. This is the first of five sessions of 2013.
Visionary Conversations is an engaging, interactive speaker series that brings together our world-class minds to present and discuss issues with […]

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In today’s Throne Speech, the government is pledging more support for universities and colleges in efforts to increase enrolment, specifically through the promotion of Manitoba as a top destination for international students.
“Manitoba’s fundamentals are strong and our plan will keep our economy growing, improve health care, create opportunities and ensure Manitoba remains a great place […]

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A study published last week in The Lancet reveals, despite policies meant to curb child maltreatment, it has not decreased in two decades.
The international study used information from England, USA, Sweden, New Zealand, Western Australia, and Canada-specifically Manitoba. It found physical abuse, neglect, and violent deaths in children mostly remained stable across the six nations.
The […]

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University of Manitoba president and vice-chancellor Dr. David Barnard has offered his support of the Selinger government’s commitment to post-secondary education in Manitoba.
“We welcome the commitment to post-secondary education and the commitment to research and innovation in today’s Throne Speech,” says Barnard. “These are the building blocks needed to grow the economy and strengthen our […]

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Labour Studies professors David Camfield and Julie Guard are available to speak to members of the media about the possible Air Canada strike, and the implications of government intervention.
• David Camfield, Associate Professor, can be reached at 204-474-9117 (camfield@ms.umanitoba.ca).
• Julie Guard, Associate Professor, can be reached at 204-474-7110 (julie_guard@umanitoba.ca).

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