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Glen Simard, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations and MLA for Brandon East, delivers remarks at CRRF 2025. Drawing from his background as a BU graduate and lifelong Manitoban, Glen discusses the evolving challenges and opportunities facing municipalities across MB.
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CRRF 2025 - Glen Simard, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Glen Simard, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations and MLA for Brandon East, delivers remarks at CRRF 2025. Drawing from his background as a BU graduate and lifelong Manitoban, Glen discusses the evolving challenges and opportunities facing municipalities across MB.
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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Deanna Smid, recipient of the 2025 Boydell & Brewer Humanities Prize from the Canadian Society for Renaissance Studies for "Honeybees and the Little Ice Age in the poetry of Henry Vaughan!
#brandonuniversity
#brandonuniversity
December 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Deanna Smid, recipient of the 2025 Boydell & Brewer Humanities Prize from the Canadian Society for Renaissance Studies for "Honeybees and the Little Ice Age in the poetry of Henry Vaughan!
#brandonuniversity
#brandonuniversity
Co-Creating a Community Knowledge Framework with Manitoba Community Foundations
Presenters: Wayne Kelly, Gary McNeely, Richard Adu, Courtney Feldman
Brandon University proudly hosted the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation National Conference from September 23–26
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Presenters: Wayne Kelly, Gary McNeely, Richard Adu, Courtney Feldman
Brandon University proudly hosted the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation National Conference from September 23–26
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Co-Creating a Community Knowledge Framework with Wayne Kelly
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Co-Creating a Community Knowledge Framework with Manitoba Community Foundations
Presenters: Wayne Kelly, Gary McNeely, Richard Adu, Courtney Feldman
Brandon University proudly hosted the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation National Conference from September 23–26
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Presenters: Wayne Kelly, Gary McNeely, Richard Adu, Courtney Feldman
Brandon University proudly hosted the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation National Conference from September 23–26
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BU is proud to announce the launch of the Rural, Remote and Northern Manitoba Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Resource Guide, a tool designed to help survivors, service providers, and communities access clear, reliable, and culturally informed supports in Manitoba.
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Launch of the Rural, Remote and Northern MB Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Resource Guide
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
BU is proud to announce the launch of the Rural, Remote and Northern Manitoba Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Resource Guide, a tool designed to help survivors, service providers, and communities access clear, reliable, and culturally informed supports in Manitoba.
youtu.be/196Wad22hJQ
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Today we proudly launched the Rural, Remote & Northern Manitoba Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Resource Guide!
Developed at Brandon University, in partnership with MAWS and Klinic Community Health
Available now: people.brandonu.ca/waddellc/rur...
Developed at Brandon University, in partnership with MAWS and Klinic Community Health
Available now: people.brandonu.ca/waddellc/rur...
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today we proudly launched the Rural, Remote & Northern Manitoba Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Resource Guide!
Developed at Brandon University, in partnership with MAWS and Klinic Community Health
Available now: people.brandonu.ca/waddellc/rur...
Developed at Brandon University, in partnership with MAWS and Klinic Community Health
Available now: people.brandonu.ca/waddellc/rur...
Crocus Plains High School student Ellen van Heyst visits the Brandon University Microanalytical Facility to share her research on microplastic uptake in plants.
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#research #STEM #microanalytics #brandonuniversity
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#research #STEM #microanalytics #brandonuniversity
Microplastics in the Assiniboine River with Ellen van Heyst
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Crocus Plains High School student Ellen van Heyst visits the Brandon University Microanalytical Facility to share her research on microplastic uptake in plants.
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#research #STEM #microanalytics #brandonuniversity
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#research #STEM #microanalytics #brandonuniversity
Tiny Creatures Solving Big Problems: Snails Offer Natural Help Against Algae Blooms
BU is celebrating Dr. Barry Madison's new research that points to a natural way to help prevent cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.
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BU is celebrating Dr. Barry Madison's new research that points to a natural way to help prevent cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Tiny Creatures Solving Big Problems: Snails Offer Natural Help Against Algae Blooms
BU is celebrating Dr. Barry Madison's new research that points to a natural way to help prevent cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.
www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/17...
BU is celebrating Dr. Barry Madison's new research that points to a natural way to help prevent cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.
www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/17...
Building Capacity through Co-operatives: Community-Owned Solutions for Childcare and Housing in Rural Manitoba
Presenters: Candice Minott, Dr. Susan Prentice, Nigel Mohammed
This video was made possible by the Research Support Fund.
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Presenters: Candice Minott, Dr. Susan Prentice, Nigel Mohammed
This video was made possible by the Research Support Fund.
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Building Capacity through Co-operatives, Candice Minott, Dr. Susan Prentice, Nigel Mohammed
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Building Capacity through Co-operatives: Community-Owned Solutions for Childcare and Housing in Rural Manitoba
Presenters: Candice Minott, Dr. Susan Prentice, Nigel Mohammed
This video was made possible by the Research Support Fund.
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Presenters: Candice Minott, Dr. Susan Prentice, Nigel Mohammed
This video was made possible by the Research Support Fund.
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Meet the cast of Mother Courage And Her Children
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
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By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
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Mother Courage and Her Children - Cast Interview #1
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Meet the cast of Mother Courage And Her Children
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
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By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
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Policy Framing, Participation and Adaptive Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Water Governance and Agricultural Climate Adaptation in the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Glenice Deterville at the 2025 CRRF Conference
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Presenter: Glenice Deterville at the 2025 CRRF Conference
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Policy Framing, Participation and Adaptive Governance with Glenice Deterville
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Policy Framing, Participation and Adaptive Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Water Governance and Agricultural Climate Adaptation in the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Glenice Deterville at the 2025 CRRF Conference
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Presenter: Glenice Deterville at the 2025 CRRF Conference
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Meet the Cast of Mother Courage by Bertolt Brecht
Presented By
Brandon University Theatre
Directed by Rochelle Douris
December 3-7, 2025
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Presented By
Brandon University Theatre
Directed by Rochelle Douris
December 3-7, 2025
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The Cast of Mother Courage and Her Children
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Meet the Cast of Mother Courage by Bertolt Brecht
Presented By
Brandon University Theatre
Directed by Rochelle Douris
December 3-7, 2025
youtu.be/jJVm9g1XUsg
Presented By
Brandon University Theatre
Directed by Rochelle Douris
December 3-7, 2025
youtu.be/jJVm9g1XUsg
BU is celebrating the publication of Embodied Narratives in the Health Humanities and Literary Studies, a major new scholarly volume co-edited by Dr. Eftihia Mihelakis, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies.
Available through U of Toronto Press:
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Available through U of Toronto Press:
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Embodied Narratives in the Health Humanities and Literary Studies - University of Toronto Press
This book explores how our physical experiences shape our understanding of health, disease, and illness, revealing the profound connection between literature and narrative medicine.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
BU is celebrating the publication of Embodied Narratives in the Health Humanities and Literary Studies, a major new scholarly volume co-edited by Dr. Eftihia Mihelakis, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies.
Available through U of Toronto Press:
utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....
Available through U of Toronto Press:
utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....
Mother Courage And Her Children
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
Showtime: 7:00PM (Sunday performance at 2:00PM)
Tickets: $15-$25 at the door or in advance at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
The Evans Theatre, 270 18th Street
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
Showtime: 7:00PM (Sunday performance at 2:00PM)
Tickets: $15-$25 at the door or in advance at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
The Evans Theatre, 270 18th Street
Mother Courage And Her Children
Bertolt Brecht's dark, comedic anti-war play (with music) is presented by Brandon University Theatre, directed by Rochelle Douris
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November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Mother Courage And Her Children
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
Showtime: 7:00PM (Sunday performance at 2:00PM)
Tickets: $15-$25 at the door or in advance at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
The Evans Theatre, 270 18th Street
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Rochelle Douris
Wed. Dec. 3rd through Sun. Dec. 7th, 2025
Showtime: 7:00PM (Sunday performance at 2:00PM)
Tickets: $15-$25 at the door or in advance at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mother-cou...
The Evans Theatre, 270 18th Street
Brandon University Faculty of Science Seminar Series 2025-26
Adam Rogers
Physics & Astronomy, Brandon University
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUJi...
Adam Rogers
Physics & Astronomy, Brandon University
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUJi...
From the Stars to the Soil: An Astrophysicist's Adventures in Agricultural Engineering
YouTube video by Brandon University Science Seminar Series
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November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Brandon University Faculty of Science Seminar Series 2025-26
Adam Rogers
Physics & Astronomy, Brandon University
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUJi...
Adam Rogers
Physics & Astronomy, Brandon University
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUJi...
Brandon University Faculty of Science Seminar Series 2025-26
November 7, 2025
Brandon Edwards
Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qc...
November 7, 2025
Brandon Edwards
Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qc...
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and birds? From an early-career ecological statistician.
YouTube video by Brandon University Science Seminar Series
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Brandon University Faculty of Science Seminar Series 2025-26
November 7, 2025
Brandon Edwards
Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qc...
November 7, 2025
Brandon Edwards
Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba
Statistics, computer science, mathematics, and...birds? The pathway of an early-career ecological statistician
www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qc...
Policy Framing, Participation and Adaptive Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Water Governance and Agricultural Climate Adaptation in the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Glenice Deterville
youtu.be/CcePwGIJHCM
#research #ruraldevelopment #CRRF #brandonuniversity
Presenter: Glenice Deterville
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#research #ruraldevelopment #CRRF #brandonuniversity
Policy Framing, Participation and Adaptive Governance with Glenice Deterville
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Policy Framing, Participation and Adaptive Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Water Governance and Agricultural Climate Adaptation in the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Glenice Deterville
youtu.be/CcePwGIJHCM
#research #ruraldevelopment #CRRF #brandonuniversity
Presenter: Glenice Deterville
youtu.be/CcePwGIJHCM
#research #ruraldevelopment #CRRF #brandonuniversity
We’re thrilled to welcome the team from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) to Brandon University!
#brandonuniversity #prairiescan #research #CommunityImpact #innovation #PrairiePride
#brandonuniversity #prairiescan #research #CommunityImpact #innovation #PrairiePride
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome the team from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) to Brandon University!
#brandonuniversity #prairiescan #research #CommunityImpact #innovation #PrairiePride
#brandonuniversity #prairiescan #research #CommunityImpact #innovation #PrairiePride
Brandon University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen shares her vision for the future of research at BU, one that champions collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and community engagement.
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Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen on the future of Research at Brandon University
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Brandon University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen shares her vision for the future of research at BU, one that champions collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and community engagement.
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Dr. Ashleigh Weeden, Post-Doctoral Research Associate with the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University, joined the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Conference as the opening keynote speaker and MC.
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CRRF 2025 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ashleigh Weeden
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dr. Ashleigh Weeden, Post-Doctoral Research Associate with the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University, joined the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Conference as the opening keynote speaker and MC.
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Brandon University is proud to announce its formal adoption of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), reinforcing its commitment to fair, transparent, and inclusive approaches to evaluating scholarly work.
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Brandon University Signs the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Brandon University is proud to announce its formal adoption of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), reinforcing its commitment to fair, transparent, and inclusive approaches to evaluating scholarly work.
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Mental Health on the Prairies 2026 - April 29th to May 1st, 2026
Call for Abstracts - EXTENDED DEADLINE!!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Please email any questions to: PrairieHealthConference@BrandonU.Ca
Call for Abstracts - EXTENDED DEADLINE!!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Please email any questions to: PrairieHealthConference@BrandonU.Ca
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Mental Health on the Prairies 2026 - April 29th to May 1st, 2026
Call for Abstracts - EXTENDED DEADLINE!!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Please email any questions to: PrairieHealthConference@BrandonU.Ca
Call for Abstracts - EXTENDED DEADLINE!!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Please email any questions to: PrairieHealthConference@BrandonU.Ca
Dr. Eloy Terena, Vice-Minister of Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, spoke at the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library on Exploring Brazilian and Canadian Research Partnerships for the Betterment of Indigenous Peoples.
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Dr. Eloy Terena, Vice-Minister, Brazil's Ministry of Indigenous Peoples
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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October 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Dr. Eloy Terena, Vice-Minister of Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, spoke at the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library on Exploring Brazilian and Canadian Research Partnerships for the Betterment of Indigenous Peoples.
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Anna Cushon, shares her research on how regenerating forests influence peatland catchment hydrology in Sudbury, Ontario.
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The Influence of Regenerating Forests on Peatlands - Anna Cushon
YouTube video by Brandon University Research
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October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Anna Cushon, shares her research on how regenerating forests influence peatland catchment hydrology in Sudbury, Ontario.
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