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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Whether you're recording a podcast, filming a class project, conducting interviews, creating social media content, or documenting research, the Media Lab provides equipment, software, technical support, and training to help bring your ideas to life.
Our space is a creative hub where students and instructors can experiment with new formats and build skills without investing in costly gear. From professional-grade cameras and microphones to lighting kits and editing stations, everything you need to produce polished, high-quality work is available in one place.
The Media Lab maintains a collection of media production equipment available for short-term loans to Faculty of Arts students, staff and instructors. Equipment loans support course assignments, class projects, research activities and approved Faculty of Arts initiatives.
To ensure fair access and proper use of Media Lab resources, all borrowers must comply with the following equipment loan policies:
Failure to comply with Media Lab borrowing policies may result in the suspension of future borrowing privileges.
The Faculty of Arts is expanding support for media production and digital experiential learning through the Media Lab. New programming, workshops, and collaborative opportunities for students and instructors will be announced throughout the academic year.
29th October 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
233 University College Building
Hey Faculty of Arts students!
Want to create high-quality video and audio content for your coursework, assignments or research? The Media Lab offers the equipment, tools, and support you need. Stop by and discover how we can help bring your projects to life.
Drop in anytime, no registration required.
The Media Lab offers technical assistance for users working with media production technologies and equipment. Our goal is to ensure students and instructors feel confident using media technologies regardless of their previous experience.
Have questions or would like to learn more about our services? Email Media Lab or call 204-474-9696
The Media Lab partners with instructors to advance experiential and media-based learning across the Faculty of Arts. By providing equipment, expertise and hands-on learning opportunities, the Lab helps students build media literacy, digital storytelling, and practical communication skills across diverse disciplines.
Support services include:
Have questions or would like to learn more about our services? Email Media Lab or call 204-474-9696
Throughout the year, Media Lab will offer workshops and learning sessions focused on digital media creation and production.
Workshop schedules and registration information will be posted as they become available.
Rob Parker
Supervisor
Rob.parker@umanitoba.ca
Joseph Ogbonnaya
Technician
Joseph.ogbonnaya@umanitoba.ca
Ekamjit Singh
Student Technician
Ekamjit.singh@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Brenda Austin Smith
Professor, English, Theatre, Film & Media
Brenda.Austin-Smith@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Nicole Goulet
Instructor II, Department of Religion and Culture
Nicole.Goulet@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Erin Keating
Associate Professor, English, Theatre, Film & Media
Erin.Keating@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Tandeep Sidhu
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology
Tandeep.Sidhu@umanitoba.ca
Faculty of Arts Media Lab
233 University College Building
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M8
