News Releases, University of Regina

Board of Governors approves balanced budget for 2013-14

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:30:00 CST

The University of Regina’s Board of Governors approved a 2013-14 operating budget of $187 million today. This budget – the Read more

Canadian Institute of Health Research grants awarded to two University of Regina researchers

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 CST

University of Regina graduate student, Cassandra Opikokew, and postdoctoral fellow, Nuno Ribeiro, have been awarded funding by the Canadian Institute Read more

Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre at the University of Regina receives funding from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:00 CST

Aboriginal youth in Saskatchewan are the focus of a new community-based research project combining arts, theatre, and storytelling to develop Read more

University of Regina announces construction of new campus residence, daycare and underground parkade

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:30:00 CST

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina announced a construction project that will result in a new Read more

New support for Aboriginal students, Honouring our Future Entrance Bursary

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:55:00 CST

As the University of Regina continues to attract an increasing number of Aboriginal students, a new scholarship, entitled the Honouring Read more

University of Regina hosting Humanities Summit

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:00:00 CST

The University of Regina is hosting a summit on the Humanities and Social Sciences, with leaders from across the Prairie Read more

Nursing grads will have loans forgiven for working in rural areas

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:00:00 CST

Graduates of the University of Regina’s Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Nursing (SCBScN) Program will have some of their student loans Read more

Graduate students going to China as part of Shen Kuo program

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:20:00 CST

Twenty-five University of Regina graduate students will be travelling to China next month to present their research findings.

Details of the Read more

Expanded Aboriginal Student Centre opens

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:30:00 CST

An expanded Aboriginal Student Centre at the University of Regina was officially opened today.

The expanded facility, at room 108 in Read more

Statement from University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:30:00 CST

I wish to take this opportunity to respond to recent media coverage of research activities at the University of Regina.

First, Read more

PotashCorp donates $150,000 to U of R athletics

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:40:00 CST

PotashCorp, the world’s largest crop nutrient company, made a $150,000 donation to University of Regina athletics tonight. The funds will Read more

Two Canada Research Chairs renewed for almost $2 million

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:00:00 CST

Two Canada Research Chairs at the University of Regina are having their funding renewed.

Dr. Christine Chan, a Tier 1 Read more

University of Regina receives task force report on future of the Institut français

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons has received the task force report on the future of Institut français. Read more

Statement from University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:00:00 CST

IPAC-CO2 is an initiative announced in November 2008 in which the University of Regina partnered with the Government of Saskatchewan Read more

University of Regina international student enrolment sees increases in winter semester

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:55:00 CST

The University of Regina continues to attract an increasing number of international students from more than 60 countries around the Read more

University of Regina Press launched

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:30:00 CST

The University of Regina has announced the name of the Canadian Plains Research Center Press is being changed to the Read more

Government of Canada invests over $418,000 in research at the University of Regina

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:35:00 CST

The University of Regina is pleased to learn that the Government of Canada has announced that $418,500 will be coming Read more

Activist and community organizer Ann Livingston presents at annual Woodrow Lloyd Lecture on drug user rights

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:15:00 CST

Activist and community organizer Ann Livingston will deliver the 2013 Woodrow Lloyd Lecture on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 7:30 Read more

University of Regina awarded more than $1.2 million in health research funding

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:15:00 CST

The Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) has awarded researchers at the University of Regina more than $1.2 million in Read more

University of Regina family contributes more than $815,000 in support of the University

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:30:00 CST

University of Regina faculty, staff, members of the Board of Governors, Senate, Crown Trustees and retirees – otherwise known Read more

University of Regina Board of Governors announces two new members

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:20:00 CST

The Government of Saskatchewan has appointed Pam Klein and Cathy Warner as order-in-council representatives to the University of Regina’s Board Read more

Paul J. Hill School of Business Bringing JDC West Business competition to the Queen City in 2014

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:00:00 CST

Fifty-one students from the University of Regina’s Paul J. Hill School of Business competed against students from 12 other universities Read more

University of Regina professor awarded more than $600,000 to study climate modeling

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:45:00 CST

New funding provided to the University of Regina will help researchers to better understand, and prepare for climate change.

Gordon Huang, Read more

Paul J. Hill School of Business students finish strong in Inter-Collegiate Business Competition

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:00:00 CST

Teams from the Paul J. Hill School of Business excelled again in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) held at Read more

University of Regina Cougars Cheerleading team to compete at world championship

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:00:00 CST

Upon winning a third national title, the University of Regina Cougars Cheerleading Team has been invited to compete in the Read more

University of Regina receives $250,000 gift for College Avenue Campus Renewal Project

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:30:00 CST

The University of Regina today received a $250,000 contribution from long-time Regina residents, Dr. Roberta McKay and Elmer Brenner, Read more

Susan Barber named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in 2012

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:15:00 CST

Susan Barber, Q.C., C. Dir., was today named one of "Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women" by the Women's Executive Read more

University of Regina Cheer Team captures third national title

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:20:00 CST

The University of Regina Cheer Team won first place in its division at the Canadian National University Cheerleading Championships, which Read more

University of Regina business students receive top marks in the first round of the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:00:00 CST

Students at the Paul J. Hill School of Business have successfully placed in the top six of 38 universities Read more

Master of Arts in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis launches at the University of Regina

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:00:00 CST

After running a pilot project for just over two years, the University of Regina’s Faculty of Arts launched its newest Read more

Former Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco honoured for commitment to community

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:15:00 CST

Former Regina Mayor and newly-appointed CEO of Saskatchewan Tourism, Pat Fiacco, was presented with the third annual President’s Community Award Read more

University of Regina receives $1,000,000 gift for College Avenue Campus Renewal

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:00:00 CST

Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project, the University of Regina’s number one capital fundraising priority, today Read more

University of Regina researchers study poverty among seniors, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other issues

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:00:00 CST

The University of Regina is wrapping up another year of research on a variety of issues, thanks to funding from Read more

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons named to Diversity 50

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:20:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons was today named to Diversity 50, a new initiative of Read more

University of Regina and Cisco Canada establish Research Chair to further e-Governance in Canada

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:00:00 CST

Cisco Canada today announced an agreement of $2 million over 10 years to establish a Research Chair in e-Governance at Read more

Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life contribute $250,000 to the College Avenue Campus Renewal Project

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:20:00 CST

Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project, the University of Regina’s number one capital fundraising priority, today Read more

University of Regina concludes successful international climate change conference with visit to glacier

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:50:00 CST

The University of Regina, in partnership with the United Nations Water for Life Decade in Canada and the University of Read more

Renewed partnership between University of Regina and Nunavut Arctic College

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:10:00 CST

Today, a signing ceremony for the continuation of a partnership agreement between the Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP), Nunavut Read more

Student success and honorary degree recipients to be celebrated at the 2012 University of Regina fall convocation

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:30:00 CST

The University of Regina’s annual convocation will honour a record-number of fall graduates, and recognize outstanding academic achievements. Convocation will Read more

Ben Mulroney to emcee second annual President’s Gala

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:15:00 CST

Canadian celebrity Ben Mulroney will be the Master of Ceremonies at the University of Regina’s second annual President’s Gala taking Read more

Climate change and water under the microscope at international conference co-hosted by the University of Regina

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:35:00 CST

The University of Regina, in partnership with the United Nations Water for Life Decade in Canada and University of Texas Read more

Insects help CSI cases

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:00 CST

Noted forensic entomologist Gail Anderson will deliver the annual Dr. Gordon Wicijowski Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Chair in Police Read more

President’s task force to study future of Institut français at University of Regina

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:20:00 CST

The future of the Institut français at the University of Regina will be the subject of discussion by a president’s Read more

Conference Board of Canada report profiles University of Regina’s economic impact

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:45:00 CST

The University of Regina is well-positioned to emerge as one of the most important public institutions guiding Saskatchewan's growth, concludes Read more

Record enrolment at University of Regina

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:00:00 CST

The University of Regina today announced it has set a new enrolment record, with 13,119 students enrolled at the University Read more

University of Regina to host 2014 JDC West Business Competition

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:15:00 CST

The University of Regina is pleased to announce it will host the 2014 JDC West Business Competition. The event, which Read more

Precautionary measures implemented at College Avenue Campus

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:15:00 CST

On August 24, University of Regina staff and faculty of the College Avenue Campus were made aware of water samples Read more

Sheila Petty Acting Director of Institut français

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:15:00 CST

The University of Regina is pleased to welcome Dr. Sheila Petty, Dean of Fine Arts and Professor of Media Studies, Read more

University of Regina announces members of 2012-2013 Board of Governors

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:15:00 CST

The University of Regina is pleased to announce the members of the 2012-2013 Board of Governors.

Paul McLellan has been elected Read more

University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education presents Disney Institute

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:00:00 CST

Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence,” to Regina’s Evraz Place on September Read more

Vehicle safety research at the University of Regina

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:00:00 CST

A researcher at the University of Regina has been awarded more than $515,000, over two years, to make our roads Read more

Dr. Vianne Timmons named President of international organization devoted to disability research

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:00:00 CST

At a meeting today of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID), the University of Regina’s Read more

Immersion Week at the Institut Français: Experiencing Francophone culture on the University of Regina campus!

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:30:00 CST

The summer immersion program at the Institut français is now on! This year, 39 participants will be exposed to Francophone Read more

Combating online auction fraud the focus of prestigious scholarship awarded to University of Regina researcher

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:15:00 CST

The Government of Canada announced recipients of the 2012 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships today to graduate students from across Canada Read more

University of Regina Faculty of Education signs MOU with Cumberland College

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:00:00 CST

Today the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cumberland College to work Read more

University of Regina celebrates excellence at spring convocation ceremonies

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:00 CST

The University of Regina’s 38^th annual spring convocation on June 6, 7 and 8 will celebrate the outstanding achievements of Read more

University of Regina President receives national award for work in educational psychology

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons has been honoured with a national award recognizing her career in Read more

University of Regina to recognize Patrick G. Binns, Adrian Burns and Dr. Ross King with honorary degrees

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 CST

The University of Regina is bestowing the highest honour it offers to longtime public servant Patrick G. Binns; dedicated patron Read more

Government of Canada invests $2.8 million in research at the University of Regina

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:30:00 CST

The University of Regina is pleased to learn that the Government of Canada has announced more than $2.8 million will Read more

University of Regina and SIAST announce face-to-face classes in Moose Jaw

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:00:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons and SIAST President and CEO Robert McCulloch today announced first-year, university programming Read more

Royal Road Race supports University of Regina Jaleta Pacers Scholarship Fund

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 CST

The second annual Regina Royal Road Race in partnership with the Jaleta Pacers and the RCMP took place on May Read more

University of Regina approves balanced 2012-13 budget

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:11:00 CST

The University of Regina's Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget of $177.7 million for 2012-13.

The budget reflects efficiencies, Read more

University of Regina signs agreements and announces scholarship during mission to Brazil

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons today signed Memoranda of Understanding with four Brazilian Universities. The universities Read more

University of Regina partnership forms community-based master’s program

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:30:00 CST

The University of Regina’s Faculty of Education and the Northern Teacher Education Program-Northern Professional Access College (NORTEP-NORPAC) are pleased to Read more

University of Regina signs agreement with North China Electric Power University

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina today announced a new agreement with North China Electric Power University (NCEPU) in Beijing, China, to Read more

University of Regina signs agreement with North China Electric Power University

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:00:00 CST

In 2005, the University of Regina began its important relationship with North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), which now includes Read more

University of Regina engineering students assess recycling challenges in Yorkton

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:00:00 CST

With support from the City of Yorkton, Communities of Tomorrow and Agmar International Marketing, Dena McMartin, a professor at the Read more

High school students take dual-credit University of Regina course in French

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:00:00 CST

A joint initiative between the University of Regina's Institut français, Department of Psychology, Centre for Continuing Education and the Conseil Read more

University of Regina launches new edible garden

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:30:00 CST

Regina's Edible Campus unveiled its plan for a new campus garden project today designed to promote and expand community engagement Read more

University of Regina researchers complete milestone in major international physics project

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:35:00 CST

Researchers from the University of Regina and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in the United States, along Read more

University of Regina and SIAST explore future nursing program for Swift Current

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:55:00 CST

Cypress Health Region, Great Plains College, SIAST and the University of Regina today signed a letter of intent which aims Read more

University of Regina signs student exchange agreement with Mexican Indigenous universities

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:00:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons has signed an agreement of co-operation with a network of Indigenous Read more

Dr. John Borrows speaks at Stapleford Lecture

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:30:00 CST

Law Professor Dr. John Borrows will deliver the annual Stapleford Lecture Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Research Read more

University of Regina Centre on Aging and Health to host 2012 Regina Brain Awareness Week film event

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:00:00 CST

For Regina Brain Awareness Week 2012, on Thursday, March 15^th, 2012, the University of Regina Centre on Aging and Health Read more

SaskPower invests in electrical engineering and carbon capture and storage

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:15:00 CST

Minister responsible for SaskPower Rob Norris today announced that SaskPower will provide $3.5 million each to the University of Regina Read more

Canadian delegation travels to Mexico to discuss Indigenous higher education

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:00:00 CST

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons and Lakehead University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson are co-leading Read more

President’s term extended by Board of Governors

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 CST

The University of Regina Board of Governors has announced a five-year extension of term for Dr. Vianne Timmons in her Read more

University of Regina researchers combating environmental toxins

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CST

Researchers at the University of Regina have received $115,200 in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Read more

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Research on Oil Production Technologies

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:31:00 CST

Regina, Saskatchewan— A combined investment of over $800,000 by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will help the Petroleum Technology Read more

Canadian journalist Chantal Hébert to deliver the 32nd Annual James M. Minifie Lecture

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 CST

Canadian journalist Chantal Hébert will deliver the University of Regina, School of Journalism's 2012 Annual James M. Minifie Lecture on Read more

Paul J. Hill School of Business place 1st overall

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:00 CST

Students from the University of Regina’s Paul J. Hill School of Business finished 1^st overall and won the School of Read more

Provincial health systems up for comparison as a result of work undertaken by University of Regina faculty member

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST

A faculty member at the University of Regina has compiled statistics comparing health care in provincial health systems. Dr. Wallace Read more

Paul J. Hill School of Business students finish strong in Inter-Collegiate Business Competition

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:00 CST

Teams from the Paul J. Hill School of Business excelled again in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) held at Queens Read more

Nitrogen from humans has polluted remote lakes for over a century

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 CST

A ground-breaking study led by scientists at the University of Regina, University of Washington, and University of Alberta has demonstrated Read more

University of Regina Graduate student wins 2011 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:00 CST

University of Regina Faculty of Education graduate student, Sylvia Smith, is the winner of the 2011 Governor General’s History Award Read more

Speakers announced for the third annual Inspiring Leadership Forum

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:00 CST

The University of Regina released details of its third annual Inspiring Leadership Forum scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Read more

University of Regina business students post strong performance in competition

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:00 CST

Students at the Paul J. Hill School of Business have racked up some impressive results in the first round of Read more

Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow honoured for his commitment to the community

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:00 CST

Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow was presented with the President’s Community Award by University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Read more

New film to premiere in Regina brings community together in dialogue about violence in young relationships

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:04:00 CST

A new film entitled This Time Last Winter will receive its premiere screening Thursday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Read more

University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor named honorary Consul General for the Republic of Korea

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons has been appointed honorary Consul General in Saskatchewan for the Republic Read more

City of Regina proclaims October 25th "University of Regina Day"

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
One hundred years ago today the cornerstone was laid at Regina College, the forerunner of the University of Regina. To Read more

Saskatchewan Blue Cross continues support toward the Love2Live Program

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:05:00 CST
A generous on-going gift from Saskatchewan Blue Cross will support a disease prevention program at the University of Regina. The Read more

University of Regina celebrates centennial with launch of new book

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
At the College Avenue Campus today, University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons proudly launched a new book entitled Read more

University of Regina taking new steps to support Aboriginal student success

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
A new chapter began this week at the University of Regina when the University's Aboriginal Advisory Circle met for the Read more

University of Regina celebrates 18 new Accounting Fellowship students

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
A banquet is being held tonight to honour 18 students at the Paul J. Hill School of Business at the Read more

University of Regina to bestow honorary degree on Keli Liu

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:05:00 CST
The University of Regina is bestowing the highest honour if offers to Professor Keli Liu at the 2011 University of Read more

Student success to be celebrated at the 2011 University of Regina fall convocation

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina's annual fall convocation will honour 518 graduates, and recognize the outstanding academic achievements of many. Convocation Read more

University of Regina researcher to study why the grass is greener on the other side

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
Over the past 30 years, Southern Saskatchewan has experienced much drier weather and some very significant droughts overall. Yet, according Read more

University of Regina celebrates 30-year partnership with China

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:05:00 CST
The University of Regina is celebrating its 30-year partnership with China through a series of special events. The events take Read more

A busy time of year for University of Regina recruiters

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina student recruiters are on the road this fall visiting high schools and communities across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Read more

University of Regina graduates recognized at annual alumni achievement awards program

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina alumni were recognized for their achievements in diverse fields during the seventh annual Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards Read more

Global Learning Centre opens at the University of Regina

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:00:00 CST

UR International at the University of Regina is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Global Learning Centre (GLC). Read more

More than 150 employers seeking University of Regina students at largest Careers Day ever

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 CST

A record number of organizations from across Canada and beyond will be recruiting University of Regina students at the annual Read more

University of Regina community mourns passing of President Emeritus Dr. Lloyd Barber

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:00:00 CST

University of Regina President Emeritus Dr. Lloyd Barber, CC, SOM, died on Friday, September 16, 2011 in (Regina, Saskatchewan) at Read more

Canada Foundation for Innovation funds research in hydrogen production, carbon capture technology, and disease control

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina research into hydrogen production, carbon capture, and disease control has received more than $196,000 in funding from Read more

Great start to the year: Early registration numbers up at University of Regina for 2011 Fall semester

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 CST
With classes for the Fall semester set to begin on September 7, preliminary student registration numbers are once again up Read more

University of Regina international students help local family

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 CST

University of Regina English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students engaged in a cultural experience that will make a big difference for a deserving Read more

University Board of Governors elects new Chair, Vice-Chair, and welcomes new members

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair and three new members Read more

Government of Canada invests $1.9 million in research at the University of Regina

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 CST

The evolution of the universe and usage of agricultural pesticides are just a few of the research areas at the Read more

Prestigious scholarship awarded to University of Regina researcher studying post-traumatic stress disorder

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 CST

Prime Minister Stephen Harper awarded the prestigious 2011 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships today to 167 graduate students from across Canada Read more

University of Regina and Kookmin University in South Korea sign MOU

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina and Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU will Read more

University of Regina announces two President's Chairs for Academic Excellence

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons has announced the first two recipients of the new President's Chairs for Read more

Two new vice-presidents at University of Regina

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons is pleased to announce the appointments of two members of the University Read more

Two University of Regina professors win award for most influential paper at international conference

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
Two University of Regina computer science professors have won a major international award for their influential research paper. The Pacific-Asia Read more

University of Regina President unveils plans for Alumni Homecoming 2011 celebration

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons today outlined plans for Alumni Homecoming 2011, an opportunity for alumni to Read more

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in hydrogen production pilot project at the University of Regina

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
Regina, Saskatchewan - A new energy market may soon be available in the province, thanks to a $2.7 million investment Read more

University of Regina student wins international sculpture award

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST

University of Regina Fine Arts student Zane Wilcox has received the International Sculpture Center's Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Read more

University of Regina professors involved in important finding that may shed light on the evolution of the universe

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina is involved in an international experiment, which may help us understand how matter in the universe Read more

University of Regina Psychology doctoral student wins prestigious national award

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST

Dr. Nicholas (Nick) Carleton is the 2011 recipient of the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)/University Microfilms International (UMI) Distinguished Read more

June a busy month for Aboriginal focus at the University of Regina

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina will play host to a number of important events with a strong aboriginal focus this month. Read more

Luther College researcher receives $1 million grant for intimate partner violence research

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
Dr. Mary Hampton, psychology professor at Luther College at the University of Regina and RESOLVE Saskatchewan academic research coordinator, has Read more

University of Regina professors present summer-long speaker series

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
In partnership with the University of Regina Centre for Continuing Education, the U of R Faculty of Arts is pleased Read more

University of Regina celebrates excellence at spring convocation ceremonies

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina's annual spring convocation on June 8, 9 and 10 will celebrate the outstanding achievements of 1,714 Read more

University of Regina and Karunya University sign MOU on Kinesiology Degree

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina and Karunya University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow up to 30 Indian Read more

University of Regina to recognize Douglas Cardinal, Paul Hill and Alanna Mitchell with honorary degrees

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina is bestowing the highest honour the University offers to architect Douglas Cardinal who designed the First Read more

University of Regina to study how to cope with the impact of global warming on the Prairies

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 CST

Researchers at the University of Regina have been awarded $1.25 million to study how climate change will impact the Prairies, Read more

University of Regina Heating and Cooling Plant wins major architectural award

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 CST
The Heating and Cooling Plant at the University of Regina is among four Canadian buildings to win the 2011 Prix Read more

University of Regina unveils Canada Post Centennial Commemorative Envelope

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina and Canada Post today unveiled a Centennial Commemorative Envelope to celebrate the 100-year history of the Read more

University of Regina approves balanced 2011-2012 budget

Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina's Board of Governors has approved a balanced operating budget for 2011-2012 of $168.563 million.

The Read more

University of Regina announces President's Centennial Gala for College Avenue Campus restoration

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina will hold a President's Centennial Gala to celebrate 100 Years of Excellence in Education, and to Read more

University of Regina announces new strategic research plan

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:00 CST
University of Regina President Vianne Timmons today announced an exciting new strategic research plan to help move the University forward. Read more

Government of Saskatchewan enhances student connection between Ukraine and Saskatchewan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina received $50,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration (AEEI) to Read more

Sports for Life -Sports, Health, Indigenous Youth, and the future of Saskatchewan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
Up to 100 Aboriginal youth from Regina and surrounding First Nations communities will participate in the second annual Sports for Read more

University of Regina to host sixth annual student research conference

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina is holding its sixth annual Graduate and Undergraduate Research Conference on April 1 and 2, 2011. Read more

Saskatchewan's First Trudeau Foundation Lecture to be held at the University of Regina

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST

French version to follow

As part of the celebration of 100 Years of Excellence in Education at the University of Read more

University of Regina's new discussion series looks at "Who Governs Native Canada?"

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST

The University of Regina's Faculty of Arts will launch a new discussion series called "Open Minds: Debating Public Issues." The Read more

Shared histories of University of Regina and its Federated Colleges topic of annual Forward Together Lecture

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
The shared histories of the University of Regina and its three Federated Colleges will be the topic of this year's Read more

"University of Regina Day" at Shandong University commemorates strong relationship between the two universities

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
A delegation from the University of Regina has returned from a trip to China, where Shandong University declared March 9, Read more

University of Regina to establish Confucius Institute to promote Chinese Language and culture

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina and the Hunan University in China will establish a Confucius Institute in Regina to promote Chinese Read more

University of Regina joins premier worldwide francophone university network

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:00 CST
The University of Regina has been accepted into the Agence universitaire de la francophonie (AUF). Led by the Institut français, Read more

New University of Regina awards Shirley Douglas, actor and activist, honourary degree

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:00:00 CST
Shirley Douglas, one of Canada's best-known actors and activists and daughter of the late Tommy Douglas, will be recognized for Read more

University of Regina to host international women's leadership conference in one month

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 CST
It's just one month to go until the University of Regina is host to a women's leadership conference, with three Read more

New entrance bursary creates opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Regina

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00 CST
A generous bequest from former Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, resident Ross John Kirk has provided the University of Regina with nearly $207,000 Read more

University of Regina's Woodrow Lloyd Lecture to be held in Moose Jaw and feature Preston Manning

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 CST
The Honourable Preston Manning, founder of the Reform Party, will speak on "Western Canadian Democracy: A Backward and a Forward Read more

University of Regina researchers awarded over $138,000

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 CST
Researchers at the University of Regina have been granted over $138,000 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for two Read more

CBC Correspondent Anna Maria Tremonti to deliver the 31st Annual James M. Minifie Lecture

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 CST

Award-winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti will deliver the University of Regina School of Journalism's 2011 Annual James M. Minifie Lecture Read more

Paul J. Hill School of Business students finish strong in business competition

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 CST

Students from the University of Regina's Paul J. Hill School of Business finished third overall at the JDC West Business Read more

SPHERU granted $750,000 to study foundations of healthy communities

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 CST
Why do some people - and even whole communities - enjoy better health than others?

Researchers from the Saskatchewan Read more

University of Regina team finishes first in national business school competition

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00 CST

Students from the University of Regina's Paul J. Hill School of Business are coming home winners from Canada's premier undergraduate Read more

Dr. John Archer Library receives planned gift from long-time employee of the University of Regina

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:00:00 CST
Past University of Regina employee and former Regina resident, Walter Raff, has endowed the University more than $300,000 to the Read more

Paul J. Hill School of Business students at the University of Regina eligible for newly created scholarships

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:00:00 CST

Students studying at the University of Regina received welcome news today. Former Regina resident Sylvia Aumuller gifted the University of Read more