UMSU, through it’s leading role in the Undergraduates of Canadian Research-Intensive Universities (UCRU) — a coalition of student unions from Canada’s largest public research institutions — has partnered with 46 other student unions across the country, representing over 900,000 students, in calling on federal parties to heed post-secondary student concerns. The following open letter was…
Jakob Sanderson, president of the University of Manitoba Students’ Union, says he’s optimistic the high 2015 youth turnout can be repeated even with the very different dynamic of the 2019 campaign. “Every student we talk to either already thinks they are going to vote or is very excited to get information and find out how,”…
Around the world, we are seeing dramatic shifts in technology and people’s behaviour to help address environmental problems. This is underlined by But while individual action can make an important contribution to addressing problems like climate change, complex environmental challenges can’t be solved without government leadership. That’s why on October 3, from 2:00pm –…
September 20, 2019 Winnipeg, MB – On campus last Friday, September 13th, anti-choice group, Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform (CCRR), displayed highly graphic materials. UMSU has recently been informed that CCBR intends to continue to be present on campus each Friday until October 25th from 1:00-2:30PM. Due to the Petty Trespass Act, at this time…
September 17, 2019 Winnipeg, MB – The University of Manitoba is set to take set serious strides toward combating sexual violence on campus after accepting the findings of its Sexual Violence report ‘Responding to Sexual Violence, Harassment & Discrimination at the University of Manitoba: A Path Forward’. This independent review includes 43 detailed recommendations outlining…