Indigenous Student Resources
The University of Manitoba offers a variety of resources to help ensure Indigenous graduate student success.
Postdoctoral Affairs
Postdoctoral Affairs Nazanin Vafaei – President, Postdoctoral Affairs: vppa@umgps.org (She/her) Office Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00–1:00 PM – please book appointment ahead of time. Hello Postdocs and Research Associates! My name is Nazanin Vafaei, and I am honoured to
Conference Grant
The UMGSA offers up to $500 per year to graduate students enrolled at the University of Manitoba to attend conferences in their disciplines.
U of M Anti-Racism
Racism is deeply entrenched in our academic institutions. The UMGSA has a role to play
Profiles
We’re celebrating exceptional graduate students and their research through our web series ‘Profiles’.
About Us
We are the student-governed association that represents over 3500 graduate students at the University of Manitoba.
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Become a Councillor
Becoming a councillor is a great way to get involved with student government, and makes your department eligible for grants from the UMGSA.
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Board of Director Agendas and Minutes
Board of Director Agendas and Minutes Below you can find agendas and minutes from UMGPS Board of Directors meetings. If you have any questions about the UMGPS Board of Directors, please visit our Bylaws which outlining the Board’s structure, responsibilities,
Documents & Minutes
A database of minutes and documents from UMGSA Council Meetings, Annual General Meetings, and Special General Meetings.
By-laws & Policy
The UMGSA Policy Manuals are the foundation of our organization. They guide us in our day-to-day operations and in our long-term goals.
Health & Dental Insurance
Full-time graduate students are automatically members of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan. If you’re a part-time student, you have the option of opting into the plan.