Brandon University was well-represented at a recent Career Day at Chan Kagha Otina Dakota Wayawa Tipi School in Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation.
Career Planning and Placement Officer Doug Pople connected with students to share information about post-secondary pathways and career opportunities, helping inspire the next generation of learners.
Fourteen Brandon University undergraduate students made their mark at WestCAST 2026, hosted by the University of Winnipeg earlier this month (Feb. 18–20). Uniting more than 400 emerging educators and faculty mentors from across Canada and the West Indies under the theme Together, We Grow, the conference gave BU’s delegation something rare and powerful: a national platform to share original scholarship before they’ve even begun their teaching career.
Loy Excellentia Initiative hosted its 3rd edition of the Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University over the weekend.
Brandon University’s Faculty of Education will welcome school divisions, education leaders, and future teachers from across the country for its annual Education Career Fair and BYTE Conference on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Pop-up shop will return March 25
Brandon University’s inaugural Confidence Closet has demonstrated the power of community partnership in supporting student confidence, access, and sustainability in career preparation.
Delivered as a collaboration between the BU Co-op Program and the Faculty of Education Field Experience Office, the pop-up shopping experience provided students with access to professional attire in a welcoming, low-barrier environment while promoting reuse and responsible consumption.
The Brandon University community is coming together to help students step confidently into upcoming interviews for Co-op opportunities, Field Experience, and early career roles. The BU Confidence Closet, led by the Faculty of Education’s Field Experience Office in partnership with the BU Co-operative Education Program, will provide students with free access to gently used professional clothing.
Brandon University Student Music Educators Association will host the 20th annual Da Capo Conference on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Brandon University (BU) saluted more than 50 employees on Thursday, holding a ceremony in Harvest Hall to recognize their long-term commitment.
The Long Service Employee Recognition Event is held each year in honour of faculty and staff members who have reached five-year milestones of 10 years or more at BU. This year, 54 employees, with a remarkable 910 years of cumulative service, were recognized.
Some of BU’s senior administration have a special message for those tackling final exams and term-end assignments:
Brandon University has received $557,284.00 from the Government of Canada’s Research Support Fund to support the research environment for faculty and graduate students.