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Westman and Parkland’s breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, Waves of Hope, is turning shared experience into action—bringing southwestern Manitoba together for learning, connection and a major new investment in local research.

On Saturday, April 11, more than 120 people gathered at Brandon University for A Day of Hope & Education, the first-ever, one-day conference in the Westman region dedicated to exploring breast cancer research, wellness, and survivorship through a patient-focused lens.

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Inaugural episode tackles generative AI in research, teaching, and academic life, featuring BU researchers from music theory, computer science, and philosophy.

Brandon University (BU) is announcing the launch of Illumination, a new research podcast hosted by Dr. Bernadette Ardelli, Vice-President (Research & Graduate Studies).

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Dr. Christopher Schneider’s work on the impact of technology on policing draws national and international recognition as Brandon introduces body cameras for its police service

Following the publication of his co-authored book, Police Body-Worn Cameras: Media and the New Discourse of Police Reform, earlier this year, Brandon University (BU) Professor of Sociology Dr. Christopher J. Schneider has solidified his position as a leading sought-after voice on police body-worn cameras. Professor Schneider recently provided his research expertise to two major venues: a public hearing of the Boston City Council and a segment on HBO’s Emmy Award-winning program Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

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Stolen Science, hosted by Dr. Darrell Racine, reveals the hidden Indigenous knowledge behind two centuries of Western European scientific discovery

Dr. Darrell Racine, Professor of Native Studies at Brandon University and a Métis scholar from the Turtle Mountains of Southwestern Manitoba, has launched Stolen Science, a new podcast series that uncovers the largely unacknowledged contributions of Indigenous peoples to Western European science between 1670 and 1870. The series is now available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.

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This year’s two winning “Destination BU” videos tell very different stories, but both capture the perseverance and hope that shape the International student experience at Brandon University.

The Destination BU challenge invites incoming International students to create short social-media videos that document their journey from home to BU. The contest highlights both the practical realities and the emotional experience of studying abroad, from farewells and long-haul travel to first impressions of Canada and campus.