University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies

University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies The University of Winnipeg's graduate programs develop students' in-depth subject matter expertise and engage them in cutting-edge research.

Our programs are interdisciplinary and prepare graduates for high-impact careers across a range of industries.

05/11/2026

Big congratulations to our Fall 2026 incoming graduate students! A special message from Dr. Kyle Devine, Dean of Graduate Studies at The University of Winnipeg.

The UWinnipeg campus community gathered to celebrate the efforts of Indigenous students, staff, and faculty at the 2026 ...
04/09/2026

The UWinnipeg campus community gathered to celebrate the efforts of Indigenous students, staff, and faculty at the 2026 Honouring Indigenous Achievement (HIA) Awards on March 19.

The Office of Indigenous Engagement honours recipients who model leadership, academic achievement, and community-building. The recipients all contribute to Indigenous excellence at the University of Winnipeg and beyond.

Four of the eleven recipients were either alumni of the Indigenous Summer Scholars Program or current graduate students!

Em Penner (2025 ISSP alum) received the Indigenous Community Staff Award (under 10 years service).

Maya Tighe (2025 ISSP Alum, grad student in the Bioscience, Technology, and Public Policy MSc program) and Athena LeFort-Lynx (grad student in the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program) both received an Indigenous Community Graduate Award.

Simon DePasquale (grad student in the PhD in Bioscience and Policy) program was honoured for receiving the Weweni Future Scholars Award.

Congratulations to all recipients!

Check out the full story at https://news.uwinnipeg.ca/indigenous-uwinnipeg-community-members-honoured-at-awards-event/ .

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[Image Description] Pictured: Back row (L-R) Ambrose Bushie, Brad Blackbird, Jessica Mousseau, Em Penner, Maya Tighe, Sunshyne Pelletier, Athena Laforte-Lynx. Front row (L-R) Dr. Yvonne Vizina, Neepekan Hunt, Dawnis Kennedy, Ashley Sinclair.

Congratulations to Mahdis Hojjati (MSc in Applied Computer Science and Society) for successfully defending her MSc thesi...
04/06/2026

Congratulations to Mahdis Hojjati (MSc in Applied Computer Science and Society) for successfully defending her MSc thesis "Emotion Regulation using EEG Signals in Young and Old Cohorts"!

News or accomplishments to share? We'd be happy to celebrate you! DM us or email [email protected]!
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[Image description] Mahdis Hojjati, friends, and examination committee pose for a photo after Mahdis's defense. From left to right: Dr. Nora Casson, Dr. Harinder Aujla, Dr. Sergio Camorlinga, Dr. Amy Desroches, Dr. Stephen Smith, Mahdis Hojjati, Mahsa Sadeghi, Marzie Niaki, Mahan Molaei, Ali Ebadi, Shyamal Dharia, Dr. Camilo Valderrama, Sayed Saminur Rahman.

Are you an international student keen to start your program in Fall 2026? Remember to apply for your study permit as soo...
04/01/2026

Are you an international student keen to start your program in Fall 2026? Remember to apply for your study permit as soon as possible!

Processing times vary by country and are constantly in flux. Check the estimated times for your country and apply early to give yourself some room to breathe! Some sample processing times, as of March 24 are:
- 18 weeks for Ghana
- 11 weeks for Kenya
- 11 weeks for Pakistan
- 8 weeks for Nigeria
- 7 weeks for Bangladesh

Questions about the process? No problem! Join our study permit webinar on April 7 for guidance! Register at bit.ly/uwspweb!

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03/26/2026

The vibe at the 2026 BIPOC Graduate Alumni Mentorship Dinner was truly unmatched! ✨

We gathered at East India Company for an evening of connection, community, and incredible food. It was inspiring to see our alumni show such generosity, sharing their wisdom and shedding light on the academic and professional journeys of our current students.

There is so much power in seeing yourself reflected in the success of those who walked the path before you.

We ❤️ 3MT! The University of Winnipeg 3-Minute Thesis Competition finals wrapped up at 6:30 yesterday and we were grinni...
03/20/2026

We ❤️ 3MT! The University of Winnipeg 3-Minute Thesis Competition finals wrapped up at 6:30 yesterday and we were grinning ear to ear. As always, each contestant absolutely wowed us!

Congratulations to Tabitha Evans (MA, Environmental and Social Change), who took home the People’s Choice Award for “Powering Sustainable Energy Transitions Through Diversity”.

The judges selected Imogen Bellinger (MSc, Bioscience, Technology, and Public Policy) for the $1,000 Second Place Prize for her talk titled "Can They Cope? Testing the Limits of Brook Trout in a Changing Climate".

Ishadie Namir (MSc, Applied Computer Science and Society) won the $2,000 First Place Prize. In her research, presented in three minutes as "Seeing From Space: Helping AI Describe Satellite Images Accurately", Ishadie develops methods to help artificial intelligence (AI) describe satellite images more accurately by teaching it to connect text and images through contrastive learning.

Yesterday we also celebrated the inaugural recipients of the Faculty Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship! Doctor Caleb Hasler and Doctor Sheela Ramanna were announced as the first University of Winnipeg faculty members to receive this honour. It made for a serendipitous evening: Dr. Hasler supervises the 3MT second-place recipient Imogen Bellinger, and Dr. Ramanna supervises first-place recipient Ishadie Namir!

Thank you to our judges, Jennifer Cleary, Paul Samyn, Niigaan Sinclair, and Sherri Walsh, for supporting and encouraging graduate student research at UW!
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Image description: All the 3MT finalists lined up on stage. From left to right: Minh Khoi Le, Ishadie Namir, Imogen Bellinger, Tabitha Evans, Yashodha Weerasekara, Hansika Lewkebandara

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever Graduate Student Career Expo! To our exhibitors, thank you...
03/16/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever Graduate Student Career Expo!

To our exhibitors, thank you for sharing your expertise and opening for the next generation of leaders.

To our students: your ambition and engagement made this event a success!

Most importantly, could not have done without the whole FGS team, especially our student staff. Ranjini, Tabitha, Faith and Chathuri - we are so grateful!




Yesterday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. Though offline for the weekend, we were celebrating the contributions...
03/09/2026

Yesterday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. Though offline for the weekend, we were celebrating the contributions and achievements of women in graduate research and scholarship. At The University of Winnipeg and beyond, their work continues to shape knowledge, innovation, and communities.

Here is just a small sampling of times when the work and achievements of UW's graduate students and faculty members made UWinnipeg’s news. Their stories and many more are available at news.uwinnipeg.ca.

1. Dr. Emily Chase (Biology) conducts pioneering research at Lake Winnipeg: Dr. Emily Chase is the first person to ever study algal viruses in Lake Winnipeg, work that will contribute to building more accurate climate change models for the lake.

2. Dr. Patricia Fitzpatrick (Geography) co-authors a new report which sheds light on the importance of impact assessments for Manitobans: “The Government of Manitoba needs to step up and ensure provincial requirements are modernized and strong enough to protect Manitobans,” said Dr. Fitzpatrick. “There is also a need for better cooperation with other levels of government, especially the federal government, as new IA coordination agreements are developed.”

3. International Falling Walls Competition: MSc in Applied Computer Science and Society student (now alum!) Faith Akinyemi and MSc in Bioscience, Technology, and Public Policy alum Yujie Ren were selected to compete at Falling Walls Manitoba, a research pitch competition. Yujie Ren took home second-place in the province-wide competition open to undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and

4. UWinnipeg student receives MEIA award for environmental research work: Chathuri Mudalige, then student and now alum of the MSc in Environmental and Social Change, was awarded the Deb Tardiff Scholarship from Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) in recognition of her academic standing, volunteer experience, and contributions to environmental sciences. Chathuri’s research used RNA sequencing to study chemical toxicity, a more ethical and efficient alternative to traditional testing using animal studies.

03/05/2026

After a busy, educational, and exciting day of bite-sized presentations, the results of the Three-Minute Thesis Competition Semi-Finals are in!
There are seven finalists, consisting of four Overall Winners, and three Wild Cards.

The Overall Winners are...
Hansika Lewkebandara - MSc Environmental and Social Change - who presented "Grounded, Not Washed Away!"
Imogen Bellinger - MSc Bioscience, Technology, and Public Policy - who presented "Can They Cope? Testing the Limits of Brook Trout in a Changing Climate"
Minh Koi Le - MSc Applied Computer Science and Society - who presented "Why Do We Fall? Using brain imaging to understand and prevent falls"
Yashodha Weerasekara - MSc Environmental and Social Change - who presented "Digging into Soil Chemistry to Protect Our Lakes"

And for Wild Cards we have...
Emmanuel Allieu - Master's in Development Practice: Indigenous Development - who presented "Inquiry: A perspective on Mende Epistemology"
Ishadie Namir - MSc Applied Computer Science and Society - who presented "Seeing From Space: Helping AI Describe Satellite Images Accurately"
Tabitha Evans - Master of Arts in Environmental and Social Change - who presented "Powering Sustainable Energy Transitions Through Diversity"

We are so proud of every single student who participated in this competition! Summarizing complicated research into a three-minute talk that anyone can understand is no small feat. Thank you for sharing it with the community!

The Faculty of Graduate Studies is inviting graduate students enrolled in UWinnipeg Graduate Programs and UWinnipeg/UMan...
02/27/2026

The Faculty of Graduate Studies is inviting graduate students enrolled in UWinnipeg Graduate Programs and UWinnipeg/UManitoba Joint Programs to the first-ever Graduate Student Career Expo! Join us for a day dedicated to professional development, networking, and exploring career pathways. Meet employers, connect with campus partners, and discover resources designed to support your career success, whether you’re pursuing academic, industry, or alternative career routes.

Date: March 12
Location: Richardson College Atrium, 599 Portage Avenue
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM (You can attend anytime within this time slot)

A free LinkedIn photo session and prizes will be available for students.

Register at: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/events/2026/03/uwinnipeg-graduate-student-career-expo.html

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515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B2E9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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