Public lecture on access to knowledge

February 26th, 2013 · No Comments · History, News Release, Peace and Justice, Science

The first Trudeau Lecture to take place at the University of Manitoba will be presented on Thursday, February 28, 2013, by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The Foundation was established more than a decade ago as a living memorial to the former prime minister, supporting individuals who tackle critical issues in the humanities and social sciences […]

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Media Advisory: Security Experts Available to Comment on Troop Withdrawal From Iraq

September 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Advisory, political studies

Researchers from the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies are available to comment on the troop withdrawal from Iraq.

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Media Advisory: Expert on Security and Russia Available for Comment

March 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Advisory

A University of Manitoba scholar is available to offer insight and comment on the recent events in the Moscow subway system that saw at least 38 people killed by suicide bombers.
Lasha Tchantouridzé, Centre for Defence and Security Studies

Research areas: Foreign and defence policy analysis of both small (Georgia, […]

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Advisory: International conflict expert available to discuss North Korea

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Advisory, Media, political studies

The University of Manitoba’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies, which researches issues related to international security, can offer insights and comment on the recent nuclear tests North Korea has conducted.

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Advisory: Upcoming presentation on gated communities

February 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Advisory, News Release, political studies

Media are invited to a free, public presentation on Feb. 13, 2009. Dr. P. Stuart Robinson, an associate professor at the University of Tromsø, Norway and visiting professor at the Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba will offer a talk on “Gated Communities and the Privatization of Security.”

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