Above, from left: Christiane Fischer (political studies), Melina Djulancic (law), Laura Poppel (law), Rebecca Kunzman (University 1) and Matthew Stewart (business) in downtown St. Petersburg, Russia.

G20 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AT THE U OF M - STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS DISCUSS THEIR TRIP TO THE G20 YOUTH FORUM IN ST. PETERSBURG
September 9, 2013 The Manitoban by Quinn Richert

Earlier this year, the University of Manitoba sent a delegation of students and faculty to the G20 Youth Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Last week, to coincide with the actual G20 summit, participants reported on their experiences at a public presentation on the Fort Garry campus. <more>

FROM RUSSIA WITH INSIGHT.  STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS TO HOST G20 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENT
August 15, 2013 By Cameron Zywina And Rebecca Kunzman

This past April, a delegation of students,faculty and staff representing the University of Manitoba participated in the 8th annual G20 Youth Forum, held in St. Petersburg, Russia. <more>

TAKE AWAYS FROM BARCELONA: ENGAGE   
August 9, 2013 By Helen Sophia Chua Balderama

Two weeks ago I was in Barcelona for the 6th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education themed "Let's build transformative knowledge to drive social change" organised by the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI). Despite news of gloom and economic woes in Europe (particularly Southern Europe), my overall experience of the city is quite positive. And why not? With such historic and artistic surroundings – and of course tapas – one cannot help but appreciate life there. <more>

DREAMS OF A CURE:  MITACS GLOBALINK RESEARCH INTERN DANIEL OROZCO INVESTIGATES GENE LINKED TO COMPLEX CHRONIC DISEASES
August 6, 2013

“Since I was a child, I have always had an inherent interest for all things science, specifically in chemistry and biology,” explains Daniel Orozco, a Mitacs Globalink Research Intern posted at the University of Manitoba. <more>