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News & Updates from MERLIN

Explore the latest announcements, service updates, event highlights, and insights shaping technology in Manitoba’s education and public sectors.

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Upcoming Training Sessions

Check out our latest training and professional development opportunities.

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MERLIN-Sponsored Events

Learn more about upcoming events from our partners, sponsored by MERLIN.

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Maintenance & Outage Alerts

BUILDING THE BACKBONE: EDUCATION & INFRASTRUCTURE IN MANITOBA

Connected MB Podcast Episode

“In this episode of Connected MB, hosts Joel Templeman and Dr. Wayne Kelly explore the technological infrastructure that supports Manitoba’s education system. They are joined by Kiley Bender, COO of MERLIN (Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information Network), and Kirsten Thompson from MAETL (Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders) to examine how digital infrastructure affects schools across urban and rural areas.“

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Join Us In Celebrating 30 Years of MERLIN

On June 11, 2025, MERLIN proudly celebrated 30 years of powering education through connection with an open house event at our Winnipeg office.

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MERLIN is proud to partner with, and support, many aspects of the educational community

Learn more about our partnerships / affiliations in the drop-down menus

– Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS)
– Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)
– Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL)
– Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Center (MFNERC)
– Manitoba Association of Computing Educators (ManACE)

– CANARIE
– Manitoba’s Regional Advanced Research and Education Network (MRnet)
– The Research and Education Networks Information and Analysis (REN-ISAC)
– Manitoba Internet Exchange (MBIX)
– Defence Research and Development Canada
– Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
– Internet Society Manitoba Chapter
– Bioscience Association Manitoba

– BYTE Conference
– Manitoba Scholastic Esports Expo
– Riding the Wave Conference