Brandon University’s Co-operative Education (Co-op) Program has officially launched ‘Co-op Season’ with an annual Co-op Kick-Off followed by a series of signature events, enhanced workshops, and community collaborations that support student career development and employer engagement.
This year, the eighth for the program, marks a milestone.
Each year, Winnipeg broadcaster and DJ Ace Burpee publishes his list of the 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans — a wide-ranging celebration of people whose ideas, creativity, leadership, and curiosity have captured attention across the province.
In the most recent list, three individuals with strong Brandon University connections were recognized, highlighting the diverse and meaningful ways BU students, faculty, and alumni are contributing to their communities and beyond.
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:
New Brandon University research points to a natural way to help prevent algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.
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.
By: Abiola Odutola
Reprinted by permission from the Brandon Sun
Brandon University researcher Mousumi Majumder was recognized in the Manitoba Legislature recently for her groundbreaking work toward developing a blood test for early breast cancer detection.
The recognition came through a Member’s Statement by Brandon East MLA Glen Simard, who highlighted Majumder’s contributions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Manitoba government is partnering with Brandon University to replace the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory’s telescope dome to ensure future generations can use Manitoba’s largest public telescope, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable and Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.
“For over half a century, the telescope at the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory opened a window to the galaxy for Westman’s scientific community.
Brandon University is proud to announce its formal adoption of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), reinforcing its commitment to fair, transparent, and inclusive approaches to evaluating scholarly work.
Brandon University researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder, who runs the Breast Cancer Cell Molecular Research Lab, was recognized this week in the Manitoba Legislature.
Brandon East MLA Glen Simard and BU researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder.