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Empowering new innovation commercialization opportunities in Manitoba

Published: May 10, 2023

Brandon University becomes Bioenterprise Canada Knowledge & Development Partner

Guelph/Brandon, 02 May 2023 – Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, is expanding its footprint in Manitoba by welcoming Brandon University as its newest Knowledge & Development Partner. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to empower and support new commercialization opportunities for start-ups and growth-oriented companies in Manitoba’s food and agriculture sector.

Community Engagement

Terry Fox Run coming to Brandon University this September

Published: May 10, 2023

The Terry Fox Run is coming to Brandon University this fall. It will take place Sunday, Sept.

Presentations

BU students impress cancer experts

Published: April 28, 2023

Student researchers at Brandon University are showing they’ve got the stuff when it comes to the fight against cancer.

Two BU students presented posters at the provincial competition during the CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) Research Day, held recently in Winnipeg.

Awards and Recognition

Two from BU run Boston Marathon

Published: April 27, 2023

Congratulations are in order for two members of the Brandon University community who competed at one of the world’s most prestigious races this month. Trent Gill and Scott Lamont each completed the 2023 Boston Marathon.

Awards and Recognition

Kathleen Nichol receives national award for advancement of women at BU

Published: April 26, 2023

Kathleen Nichol, who retired in 2022 after more than 40 years at BU, is the recipient of the Sarah Shorten Award from the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).

Community Engagement

Brandon University Chorale launches cross-border tour

Published: April 25, 2023

After a three-year hiatus, the Brandon University (BU) Chorale is embarking on another international tour. Previous versions of the choir have visited and sang in five other countries, including Brazil, France, Cuba, Estonia, and Latvia and the ensemble will make stops this week in Southern Manitoba and North Dakota, from April 26–29.

Chorale conductor Dr. Andrée Dagenais, joined by Prof.

On-Campus

Leading German vocal ensemble Calmus brings curtain down on pro series season

Published: April 17, 2023

The Calmus Ensemble will perform at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, on Tuesday, April 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Awards and Recognition

Lauded BU pianist named to Banff Centre

Published: April 14, 2023

Brandon University is proud of Megumi Masaki, who has been named Director of Music at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Masaki will also continue as a music professor in the BU School of Music.

Campus Updates

Dramatic renos at BU’s Winnipeg campus support psychiatric nursing expansion

Published: March 31, 2023

WINNIPEG – Bright, airy, and well-lit spaces, filled with high-tech equipment help support an expanded class of psychiatric nursing students at Brandon University’s campus in Winnipeg.

In fact, 50 per cent more students than before are already using the space, thanks to renovations over the past year and new funding from the province.

Community Engagement

Music grad ready to tango in Brandon return

Published: March 28, 2023

BRANDON – Perhaps it takes ten to tango.

A rising star in the music world, Luis Ramirez is returning to Brandon this Friday to present ten original tango pieces, called his ‘Immigration Suite’.