UMSU News & Updates

CBC News: Manitoba launches online tool to match employers and students for jobs

By CBC News The Manitoba government on Thursday launched an online tool to match students looking for job opportunities with employers who need help. “Summer jobs are important for youth in...

Winnipeg Free Press: Universities steered toward post-pandemic life

By Maggie Macintosh Weeks after slashing millions in funding for universities and colleges, the province is now reimbursing post-secondary institutes with a $25.6-million fund. The U-turn comes after...

UMSU: Students Oppose U of M’s Decision to Increase Tuition Rates and Course Fees

  Winnipeg, MB – The University of Manitoba’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a proposal for a variable tuition and course fee changes which carry a 3.75% average increase to…...

UMSU: New U of M Budget Reflects Student Priorities

  Winnipeg, MB – Amid concerns over cuts to its provincial operating grant and how to adjust its course offerings during a prolonged pandemic, the University of Manitoba has managed…...

COVID-19: How to access the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)

  On April 29, the federal government approved $9 billion in emergency financial aid for post-secondary students and recent graduates to help offset the loss of expected income over the…...

COVID-19: UMSU Welcomes the Opening of the Canadian Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)

  Winnipeg, MB – Post-secondary students facing a loss of summer jobs and income due to the coronavirus will be able to apply on Friday for direct financial help from…...

COVID-19: UMSU Reaction to U of M Decision to Hold Courses Remotely for Fall 2020 Term

  Winnipeg, MB – The University of Manitoba today announced that it plans to hold courses remotely during the Fall 2020 term, due to the coronavirus pandemic being expected to…...

The Globe and Mail: McGill, UBC among universities to offer majority of fall semester online

  By Joe Friesen A number of Canadian universities announced that their classes will be held primarily online in the fall, acknowledging that restrictions required to contain COVID-19 may...

UMSU Statement on Provincial Government’s Increased Scholarship and Bursary Funding

  Winnipeg, MB – In light of the new challenges facing post-secondary students due to the coronavirus, yesterday the Government of Manitoba announced that they will be matching dollar for…...