University of Manitoba Graduate & Postdoctoral Society

University of Manitoba Graduate & Postdoctoral Society The UMGPS is the student-governed body representing graduate students at the University of Manitoba, which functions on all of its affiliate campuses.

06/17/2026

Ready to make an impact beyond campus?

Nominations for the UMGPS Vice-President External position will be opened on June 29th!

This is an opportunity to advocate for graduate students, build meaningful partnerships, and ensure their voices are heard beyond the university.

If you are passionate about leadership, advocacy, and creating positive change, consider putting your name forward.

Check your mailbox for nomination details — your next leadership journey could start here!

The 2026 UMGPS By-Election and Referendum is coming up!If you are interested in running for a UMGPS Executive position, ...
06/16/2026

The 2026 UMGPS By-Election and Referendum is coming up!

If you are interested in running for a UMGPS Executive position, nominations will open on June 29, 2026.

Important dates:

Nomination period: June 29–July 10
All Candidates Meeting: July 10 at 5:00 PM
Campaign period: July 27–August 2
UMGPS/HSGSA Joint Election Forum: July 27 at 5:00 PM
Voting period: August 3 at 9:00 AM to August 4 at 5:00 PM

More details are in our website and your inbox!

📢 SVRC Is Hiring Student Team Members!The University of Manitoba’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre is hiring part-time s...
06/08/2026

📢 SVRC Is Hiring Student Team Members!

The University of Manitoba’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre is hiring part-time students for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Two positions are available:

🟢 Healthy Relationships Facilitator
Lead workshops for student groups on sexual health, consent, and positive relationship behaviours.
Career Connect ID: 84579

🟣 Safer Social Events Team Member
Support students at campus social events by promoting safety, harm reduction, sexual health, and mental health.
Career Connect ID: 84577

Applicants must be full-time UM undergraduate or graduate students and have completed at least one year of university study. Relevant knowledge or experience in public health, harm reduction, campus sexual violence prevention, and working with diverse communities is an asset.

📍 Apply through UMConnect
📅 Deadline: Monday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m. CST

Questions about the positions or application process can be sent to [email protected].

🌱 Free Seedling Giveaway at the University of ManitobaA member of the UMGPS community is organizing a free seedling give...
06/05/2026

🌱 Free Seedling Giveaway at the University of Manitoba

A member of the UMGPS community is organizing a free seedling giveaway to support urban and school gardening, food security, mental well-being, and community connection.

📅 Dates and times
June 5, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM
June 6, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM

📍 Location
Behind the greenhouse
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba

Participants are encouraged to bring trays, boxes, or another suitable container to collect their seedlings.

Please refer to the poster for registration details and contact information.

Please note: This is a member-led initiative shared by UMGPS for community awareness. UMGPS is not the organizer of this event.

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06/03/2026

Our June newsletter has just landed in your inbox!

Make sure to check your email! Don't miss out!

📢 Call for Nominations — UMGPS Board of DirectorsWe're building the first UMGPS Board of Directors since the 2025–2026 A...
06/02/2026

📢 Call for Nominations — UMGPS Board of Directors

We're building the first UMGPS Board of Directors since the 2025–2026 AGM, and we want your Faculty represented.
Each Faculty nominates one voting representative to help shape the future of graduate and postdoctoral life at the University of Manitoba.

✅ Open to all graduate-level students and postdoctoral fellows (part- or full-time, domestic or international) and recent alumni

✅ Two-year term · monthly meetings
✅ No prior experience required

Interested? Reach out to your Faculty or departmental graduate student association to get nominated.
🗓 Deadline: July 15, 2026
📩 Nominations: [email protected]
❓ Questions: [email protected]
🔗 Full details on our website

📣 Join a UMGPS Committee!The University of Manitoba Graduate & Postdoctoral Society (UMGPS) is currently seeking graduat...
06/02/2026

📣 Join a UMGPS Committee!

The University of Manitoba Graduate & Postdoctoral Society (UMGPS) is currently seeking graduate student representatives to serve on the following committees for the 2026–2027 term:

• Governance & Strategy Committee
• External Affairs Committee
• Academic Affairs Committee
Please note: members who join this committee are not eligible for the Holiday Hamper.
• Events & Clubs Committee
Please note: only 4 spots are still available for this committee.
• Equity and Inclusion Committee

If you are interested in joining one or more committees, please complete the form by scanning the QR code

Questions? Please email [email protected].

06/01/2026

🌈 Love is our foundation. 🌈

We’re excited to invite 2SLGBTQIA+ graduate students, families, friends, and supporters to our Pride Celebration! 💛

Join us for a fun and welcoming evening with board games, a movie, snacks, and more. This is a family-friendly event, and we’ll also have painting supplies and colouring sheets available for children and anyone who prefers a quieter activity. 🎨✨

This year, we’ll also be trying rock painting! If you’d like to participate, please bring your own rock. 🪨🌈

📅 When: June 19, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Where: UMGPS Lounge, Room 217, UMSU University Centre

Come celebrate Pride with us in a space built on love, community, and support. 💕

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uEbMP7xYTLBKu9W06ZeaYkpUMlZaSkRaVE84TzJOWVpNVTlRNjVPWkFOVS4u&route=shorturl

Teaching Opportunity for Graduate StudentsLooking to gain classroom teaching experience this Fall?Arts 1110 is hiring up...
05/29/2026

Teaching Opportunity for Graduate Students

Looking to gain classroom teaching experience this Fall?

Arts 1110 is hiring up to 14 Teaching Assistants for Fall 2026. This is a unique opportunity for graduate students from all fields to teach a weekly writing lab of 30 students, while receiving mentorship from an experienced instructor.

This opportunity may be especially valuable for students in graduate-only programs that may not have regular classroom TA opportunities, including Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, Natural Resources, and other interdisciplinary programs.

Applications close on June 10.

More information and applications are available through the UM Careers website:

https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=45723&Language=1

Introducing our new team!We’re excited to welcome the new UMGPS team and look forward to working together to support and...
05/27/2026

Introducing our new team!

We’re excited to welcome the new UMGPS team and look forward to working together to support and represent our graduate and postdoctoral community.

Stay tuned for more updates from us!

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