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WINNIPEG — A new study out of the University of Manitoba has found low-dose Aspirin can play a role in preventing HIV transmission.
The pilot study tested the effect of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin) and other anti-inflammatory drugs on HIV target cells in a group of Kenyan women who were at low risk for HIV.
By Peter Rakobowchuk, The Canadian Press
MONTREAL – Saudi students in Canadian universities have been given four weeks to pack their bags and leave the country, two senior university officials said Tuesday.
Universities across the country were scrambling to get information after Saudi Arabia suspended scholarships to Canada and planned to relocate its students already here.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, editor, myWestman.ca
NEEPAWA, Man. — I hold a commerce degree and during university, we had many chances to interact with those already in the workforce. Whether it was in-class presentations, networking events or hiring fairs, the message was always the same, “School is great, but you’ll learn what you actually need to know once you start working.” I don’t think that commerce grads are unique in this experience.
For many young Canadians, post-secondary education opens their eyes to life and ideas. It can be a transformative experience, but as an educational necessity for a job or career, can you have too much of a good thing? Post-secondary degrees no longer guarantee entry to the middle or upper classes and students are being saddled with increasing levels of debt as the cost of education rises.
By Sarah Klein
A new kindergarten to Grade 5 school is in the planning stages for the Seven Oaks School Division.
The province on Thursday unveiled plans for the dual-track school on Templeton Avenue, creating space for 450 students with a future capacity of 600.
A $25,000 grant to an instructor and researcher at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon is using so-called “good bugs” to weed out other pests that may injure and sometimes kill plants.
Dr. Poonam Singh is the recipient of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada grant from the NSERC Engage program.
Winnipeg-born singer-songwriter Ray St. Germain is being honoured by Red River College as its 2018 Honourary Diploma recipient.
The award-winning entertainer, voice actor, radio host and producer is the 25th person to receive the award since 1995.
Brandon University is graduating the largest class of students in six years on Friday.
BU says nearly 600 students will receive degrees as part of its Spring 2018 Convocation.
WINNIPEG — The College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba has received a $7.5 million from an alumnus.
Dr. Gerry and Mrs. Reesa Niznick presented the historic donation on Tuesday through the Front and Centre campaign.
