University of Winnipeg Receives Federal Funds for Research in the Humanities
Friday, 19 August 2011 12:31 | 
| Honorary Board / Lloyd Axworthy, Canada |
The University of Winnipeg, headed by Civilitas honorary board member Lloyd Axworthy, is set to capture close to one million dollars of Canadian federal funds for research in the humanities this year.
Awarded through the federal Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the monies will go towards research and student scholarships.
"This funding is most welcome and reflects the exceptional talents of our faculty, researchers and graduate students," said U of W president Lloyd Axworthy. "UWinnipeg is renowned for its excellence in liberal arts, sciences, business and education teaching and research, and this support is recognition of that fact."
Close to $800,000 has been earmarked for faculty research but students have also netted more than $200,000 in scholarships.
Some of the largest grants will go towards research in women’s and gender studies, history and education.
Awarded through the federal Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the monies will go towards research and student scholarships.
"This funding is most welcome and reflects the exceptional talents of our faculty, researchers and graduate students," said U of W president Lloyd Axworthy. "UWinnipeg is renowned for its excellence in liberal arts, sciences, business and education teaching and research, and this support is recognition of that fact."
Close to $800,000 has been earmarked for faculty research but students have also netted more than $200,000 in scholarships.
Some of the largest grants will go towards research in women’s and gender studies, history and education.
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