The University of Winnipeg Faculty of Graduate Studies

On the left side there is a photo of a woman standing on stage and speaking into a microphone. White text reads "When research takes centre stage...". On the right, block letters on a red background spell out "U WIN" beside The University of Winnipeg's logo. White text at the bottom reads "Apply now for 3MT. Applications close February 1."

Join UWinnipeg's premiere showcase of grad student research, and in just three minutes you can win up to $2,000!

Applications for the 2026 Three-Minute Thesis Competition are open until 11:59 pm this Sunday, February 1!

Details at bit.ly/3MTuw

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Grad students, apply to ComSciConCAN 2026!
This cost‑subsidized science communication conference offers grad students professional training and a chance to publish in the Canadian Journal of Science Communication.
Visit ComSciConCanada.org for more details!
We're a proud sponsor of this event!

Are you a student looking for a summer job or wanting to learn more about research opportunities? Join "Professional Connections" to network with industry professionals in a collegial environment and leave with job and research opportunities!
Register: www.uwinnipeg.ca/events/2026/...

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Join us tomorrow, January 9, at noon for our first webinar of 2026. “Rooted Futures: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Indigenous-Led Sustainable Development” features inspiring alumni from our Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) program!

Register at: bit.ly/4aHdewv

Sumaiya Sultana Dola (right) and her supervisor Dr. Camilo Valderrama (left) stand in front of Sumaiya’s poster for “Identifying Birth Weight Cutoffs Based on Maternal Height and Apgar Scores” at the IEEE-EMBS BHI Conference in Atlanta.

Congratulations to Sumaiya Sultana Dola (MSc Applied Computer Science and Society) for presenting her research on assessing and identifying newborn health risk at the 2025 IEEE EMBS BHI conference in Atlanta!

Learn more about her work on our blog bit.ly/uwgsblog

A calendar-style graphic with a red and cream color scheme lists important January 2026 dates and deadlines for graduate students at the University of Winnipeg. The title at the top reads “January 2026 – Dates and Deadlines for graduate students.” Each date is paired with text and small icons: Jan 2: University opens Jan 5: First day of Winter Term classes Jan 8: Virtual Office Hours for Prospective Grad Students Jan 14: Mitacs Student Funding Opportunities Info Session Jan 16: Course change and financial withdrawal deadline Jan 21: Winter Fee Deadline Jan 29: Virtual Office Hours for Prospective Grad Students At the bottom, the link “uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/events” is displayed.

Welcome to 2026!
• Jan. 5: Winter term classes start!
• Jan. 8, 29: Virtual Office Hours for Prospective Graduate Students
• Jan. 14: Info Session on Mitacs Student Funding Opportunities
• Jan.16: Course change & financial withdrawal deadline
• Jan. 21: Winter fee deadline
More at bit.ly/gseventsuw

Jasmyne and Isabella at a lab bench. Both are wearing blue gowns, face masks, and blue gloves. They are holding baby rats.

Congratulations to recent MSc in Bioscience, Technology, and Public Policy graduates Jasmyne Storm and Isabella Lu who recently published two new papers!

Check out our blog to learn more about their research and get the links to their publications! | bit.ly/uwgsblog

A list of important December dates and deadlines for graduate students.

Grad Students: Key December dates!
• Dec 2: Lectures end + make-up classes for Sept 30
• Dec 3: Make-up for Nov 11
• Dec 8: Research Data Mgmt
• Dec 17: Continuance Form due
• Dec 23: University closes (reopens Jan 2)
More Information: uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/events

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Grad program applicants from @uwinnipeg.bsky.social may qualify for an application fee waiver!

You need...
- a GPA 3.0+ (/4.5)
- a 4-year UWinnipeg bachelor’s degree (or finish one by Aug 31, 2026)

Complete your application to a UWinnipeg grad program by February 2!

Details: bit.ly/4itHZa6

📅 New month, new important dates!

December 2
-Fall Term lectures end

December 3
-Classes in lieu of Remembrance Day

December 6
-National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

December 8-20
-Fall Term exam period

December 23
-University closed through January 1.

Opens tomorrow! 🎭

Reserve your free tickets ➡️ buff.ly/h1NRO7U

Red graphic promoting a virtual Master in Management Graduate Q&A event on December 1 from 10–11 a.m. CT. Includes a “Virtual” button and registration details, with three headshots shown at the bottom.

Got questions about the Master in Management program? We’ve got answers! Join our Graduate Q&A session on December 1, 10–11 a.m. CT and hear from alumni about their academic journey and beyond.

Registration information is available on our Events page (link in bio)!

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MA in Cultural Studies candidate Kenna travelled to Vancouver to present as part of a panel titled ‘Risk’ at LaConference 2025: Feminine Desire. Read about it over at the Grad Studies Blog (link in bio)!

White text on a red background reads " We are hiring! Work-study positions in Grad Studies" in the center of the image is an icon of a magnifying glass held above a group of three people.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies has 4 work-study opportunities for grad students!
• Admissions Communications & Administrative Assistant
• Program Assistant
• Digital Communications and Event Assistant
• Recruitment and Training Events Assistant

For more details, visit bit.ly/fgsWS!

#UWinnipeg recognizes Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19) and the Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20) as an opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment to building trans solidarity and uniting against transphobia, while fostering an inclusive, affirming community all year long.

White text on a read background displays the event title "Inside the MA in Criminal Justice: Theory, Research and Practice", date (November 12), and time (10-11 am CT). On the bottom right there is a photo of Bilguundari Ekhtugs, an MA in Criminal Justice alum

Inside the MA in Criminal Justice: Theory, Research, and Practice!
Join this webinar to learn what makes @uwinnipeg.bsky.social 's MA in Criminal Justice program unique! Topics include curriculum, research opportunities, and career pathways!

When: November 12, 10-11am.
Register 👉 bit.ly/3LoEpll

Congratulations, Dr. Eyford!

Applications for Fall 2026 open today!
Our graduate programs develop students' in-depth subject matter expertise and prepare them for high-impact careers across a range of industries.
Wonder which one is right for you? Check out our full list of programs here ▶️ www.uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-stu...