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 – Vice President, Postdoctoral Affairs: vppa@umgsa.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
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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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.