Postsecondary institutions, organizations take steps to address student food insecurity

Several postsecondary institutions and organizations are taking steps to address food insecurity. At Brandon University, Student Services and Helping Hands Centre of Brandon have partnered to regularly distribute free food to students. The Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union is hosting the TRUSU Community Meal every two weeks to help address student food insecurity. At the […]

Brandon University is launching a new research podcast called Illumination. Hosted by BrandonU VP Research & Graduate Studies Dr Bernadette Ardelli, the podcast invites researchers from across disciplines to discuss different topics in an open dialogue. “Illumination is built around a simple idea: that some of the most important questions we face don’t belong to […]

In a recent Nature article about a study of 3,700 doctoral candidates, 14 PhD students reflected on how their supervisors supported them throughout their studies. The survey asked doctoral candidates to respond to the question “what is the best thing your supervisor has done for you during your studies?” Students reported several meaningful moments that […]

Brandon University is hosting a BU Confidence Closet pop-up event in order to help students prepare for their co-op or work opportunities. The closet offers free, gently used professional clothing that students can take to use for job interviews. A fashion expert will also be at the event to help match students with pieces that […]

Brandon University has released fact sheets guiding students, staff, and faculty on fighting “isms”—including ableism, ageism, racism, and sexism—in the university community. The sheets describe the steps to take when witnessing or experiencing isms from someone in a position of power, how to lodge a formal complaint, and how to reflect on ism accusations against […]

Brandon University has adopted a new appeal process for students looking for a higher course mark, reports Winnipeg Free Press. Under this policy, students can challenge grades if they believe they were miscalculated or “graded inappropriately,” and can take their grievance to the department chair and then dean if unsatisfied. Applicants must also prepare an […]

Students at Brandon University, Fleming College, and the University of Guelph will each have access to new bursaries and scholarships, thanks to donations and partnerships. BrandonU has received $1.1M from donor Michael Chernoff to expand its entrance awards and create new opportunities for top incoming students. At Fleming, The Joyce Family Foundation donated $1.5M to […]

Brandon University is preparing to replace the dome of its Gulliver Astronomical Observatory telescope. Installed in 1971, the dome now covers a Ritchey-Chrétien model telescope which replaced the former telescope in 2009. The new dome will be weather-sealed, automated, and connected to the internet so it can be remotely operated and so that people can […]

Brandon University has formally adopted the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which commits the university to evaluating scholarly work using fair, transparent, and inclusive approaches. As a signatory, BrandonU will take several steps to improve fairness in evaluating scholarly work, including revising its internal research assessment policies and supporting researchers in documenting their […]

In honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), several institutions across the country are holding special ceremonies and gatherings. Some, such as Brandon University, McGill University, Memorial University, Thompson Rivers University, and Yellowquill University College, held smudging ceremonies and hosted special speakers in the days leading up to NDTR. Several institutions—such as […]