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).
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.
Brandon dodged the worst impacts of the blizzard, but this morning still saw high winds, challenging road conditions, difficult or impassable sidewalks with blown-in drifts, and a closed Trans-Canada Highway. We are thankful that we made the prudent choice yesterday to close campus yesterday evening and this morning.
At Brandon University, everyone belongs.
Today, Brandon University and the Brandon University Faculty Association jointly reaffirm a shared commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, including related principles of Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.
Starting this fall, all Brandon University undergraduate degrees will include Indigenous content. The new requirement, which was approved by the BU Senate earlier this year, adds a minimum of three credit hours of approved Indigenous content to any BU undergraduate degree.
Brandon will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday, and a ceremonial fire and Teachings House will be held to honour the day on the Brandon University campus.
“National Indigenous Peoples Day has become a highlight on campus, as we celebrate the culture and contributions of all Indigenous peoples,” said BU President David Docherty, who noted that more than 15 per cent of BU students self-declare as Indigenous.
The Terry Fox Run is coming to Brandon University this fall. It will take place Sunday, Sept.
By Eric Bell, Brandon Sun
Brandon University’s student population is climbing as the number of students applying to the post-secondary institution has reached record levels.
“Numbers are looking very strong,” said Tom Brophy, BU’s associate vice-president of student services and enrolment management.
BRANDON, MB – The academic year begins next week with over 500 new students and 2,500 returning students embarking on a new fall term at Brandon University (BU). The first day of class is Wednesday, September 9th, but students will begin getting orientated Tuesday, September 8th.
PUMP (People up Meeting People), a high-energy group-building icebreaker event, is always a big with all that attend.
BRANDON, MB – Brandon University (BU) students and researchers are set to display a collection of photographs that show unique interpretations of Aboriginal youth leadership in Success through Our Eyes: A Photovoice Exhibit. The exhibit is part of an overall youth success project to tell the story of First Nations, Métis and Inuit young people across Manitoba.