Students

Shape the future of student communications at UM

Take the survey, join a discovery session, win a $500 UM BookStore gift card and other prizes

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That was then...how do you want us to communicate with you now?
That was then...how do you want us to communicate with you now?
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2 minutes

As technology evolves at a historically unprecedented pace, UM is looking to enhance the tools and platforms students like you rely on every day. 

Your perspective is essential: complete a short survey and tell us how you like to access information and connect online. Your feedback will inform a digital communications strategy that will make it easier to find resources, stay in the loop, and feel more connected to the UM community! 

Take the confidential survey 

It’s open from February 2, 2026 to February 15, 2026.

  • Go to umanitoba.ca/student-survey
  • Everyone who completes the survey has the option to enter a draw for a chance to win one of six prizes:
    • One $500 UM BookStore gift card
    • Five $100 UM Dining Services gift cards plus a “We Are All Bisons” t-shirt.

 

Join a discovery session 

Connect with other students and share your ideas on how UM can make student digital communications better. Participants will receive an honorarium.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this study, please contact Lindsay Duke, Digital Project Strategist, Strategic Marketing and Communications.
 

University of Manitoba – Student Digital Communications Survey 2026
Rules and Regulations

  1. Eligibility
    This contest is open to any person who is 18 years or older at the time of entry and is an enrolled full-time or part-time student in either an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Manitoba and who are residents of Manitoba and have reached the age of majority. Employees, faculty, and staff of the University of Manitoba are not eligible to enter or win.
  2. Contest Period
    The contest begins on February 2, 2026 and ends on February 15, at 11:59 p.m (Central Time).
  3. How to Enter
    To enter, participants must complete and submit the Student Digital Communications Survey 2026. Limit of one entry per person unless otherwise stated.
  4. Prize
    There are 6 total prizes which are as follows –one (1) prize of a $500 gift certificate from the University of Manitoba Bookstore, five (5) prizes of $100 gift certificates from the University of Manitoba Dining Services and a "We Are All Bisons" t-shirt.
    The prize must be accepted as awarded and is non-transferable and non-exchangeable. No cash alternative will be offered.
     
  1. Winner Selection
    A random draw will be conducted on February 18, 2026 from all eligible entries received. The selected entrant will be contacted via the email address associated with the student number that was provided by the Eligible Participants at the time of entering the Contest. The University will email the Prize Winner at least three (3) times within ten (10) days of the contest closing date. If a Prize Winner does not respond to being contacted in that time, another Prize Winner will be randomly selected, and the initial Prize Winners will be disqualified and will have no recourse towards the University, or anyone involved in the Contest.
  2. Skill-Testing Question
    To be declared a winner, the selected entrant must correctly answer the following skill-testing question without assistance: 
    (8 × 2) + (12 ÷ 3) – 4 = ?
  3. Release and Waiver
    By entering the contest, participants agree to release and hold harmless the University of Manitoba, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with participation in the contest or acceptance, use, or misuse of the prize.
  4. General Conditions
  • The University of Manitoba reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest at any time for any reason.
  • By entering, participants consent to the use of their name, likeness, and entry for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
  • The contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws.