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About Research Week

 

Research Week is a campus-wide celebration showcasing the depth and impact of research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and research groups across the University of Regina. Through presentations, workshops, networking events, and community engagement activities, Research Week highlights the innovative work taking place across disciplines and creates opportunities to share knowledge and ideas.

Held the last week of October, Research Week brings together students, researchers, faculty, community members, and industry partners to connect, collaborate, and celebrate discovery. Events may include student research showcases, guest speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive experiences designed to foster learning and engagement across the research community.

Organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the Office of the Vice-President (Research), with support from faculties, research centres, graduate student associations, and community partners, Research Week reflects the University of Regina's commitment to advancing knowledge, encouraging collaboration, and demonstrating the many ways research contributes to our communities and society.

 

Research Week 2026 List of Events (tentative):

 

Monday, Oct 26

12:00 – 1:15 pm – Post Doc Luncheon – Join Dr. Chris Yost, VP Research and Dr. Andrea Sterzuk, AVP Research for lunch. This event provides a unique opportunity for Postdoctoral Scholars, PhD students and researchers to connect, explore collaborative opportunities, and network.  Register here.

Tuesday, Oct 27

6:30–9:30 pm – A Taste of Research – Faculty researchers and select student researchers showcase their research at this event, while student researchers share their posters in the lobby during the reception. Hosted by the University of Regina. In Darke Hall. Find out more here.

 

Wednesday, Oct 28

1:00–1:30 pm – Student Research Showcase - Keynote Speakers – TBD, RIC Atrium

1:30–5:00 pm – Student Research Showcase – The Student Research Showcase highlights the exciting work of University of Regina students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Showcase provides students with an opportunity to strengthen presentation skills, receive feedback, and share their research with peers, faculty, and the wider campus community.  The afternoon begins with a guest speaker, followed by two dynamic opportunities:

  • Poster Competition (Undergraduate & Graduate Students): Posters will be on display in the RIC Atrium from 1:00–3:00 p.m.  Students will be available for questions from 1:30-3:00 p.m.  RIC Atrium
  • Graduate Student Lightning Talks: Graduate students will present their research in concise, engaging 5-minute presentations supported by 2–3 slides.  RIC208
  • Reception and Winner Announcements (tentatively at GradNight)

Thursday, Oct 29

 

Friday, Oct 30 

11:30am - 1:30 pm - Grad Networking Lunch – Hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE), and the University of Regina Graduate Students’ Association (URGSA).  Have lunch, meet your fellow students and maybe win at BINGO. Register here.

 

We're so excited to have you join us for Research Week!

Research Week 2025

Research Week 2025 took place from October 27-31, 2025 with the UR Taste of Research on November 5th.

We celebrated the vibrant graduate students and research community on campus. The week featured a range of events, including panel discussions and student research showcases, offering opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and industry partners to connect and collaborate.

Organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the VPR Office, with support from the Faculty of Education, JSGS, UR Press, INSPIRE GSA, MAP GSA, Luther College and the President's Art Collection,  Research Week 2025 highlights the innovative work being done across disciplines.  

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in Research Week 2025 held from October 27-31, 2025.

Congratulations to all our presenters in this year’s Student Research Showcase — and a special round of applause to our winners:

Research Week Posters


Undergrad Poster Competition

  • 1st – Daquiri Benko
  • 2nd – Makayla Fleming
  • 3rd – Cassandra Omay

Grad Poster Competition

  • 1st – Mehedi Abid
  • 2nd – Venezya Thorsteinson
  • 3rd – Emma Davidson

BenMaster’s Lightning Talk

  • 1st – Ben Egan
  • 2nd – Rafael Grajales
  • 3rd – Kailey Thompson

Doctoral Lightning Talk

  • 1st – Johnna Parenteau
  • 2nd – Andrew McLennan
  • 3rd – Mehedi Abid

Your curiosity, creativity, and dedication make research at the UR something to celebrate. Thank you to all our presenters and judges for making this year’s showcase such a success!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Research Week. 

 

Research Week 2025 List of Events: 

Monday, Oct 27

  • How to Become a PostDoc Luncheon — 12:00–1:15 pm, hosted by FGSR.  Registration required. Register here.
  • How One Class Changed Everything...From Student to Scholar: The Power of Mentorship - 2:30-3:30 pm, LC215, hosted by Luther College.
  • Indigenous Research: Find Your Rhythm, Dance Your Style — 5:00–9:00 pm, hosted by Faculty of Education. 

    Register here for location and zoom link.

Tuesday, Oct 28

  • A New Blueprint for Government by Kevin Lynch & James Mitchell  — 4:30 pm, CB 308, College Ave Campus, hosted by JSGS & UR Press (book launch).  Register to attend in person or online.

Wednesday, Oct 29

  • Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion — 10:00–11:00 am, RIC 208, hosted by INSPIRE Student Group
  • Student Research Showcase  — 1:00–5:00 pm, RIC Atrium & RIC 208 hosted by FGSR. 
    • 1:00 - 1:30 pm - Keynote: Digging into strategy: How we told a DINO-mite story with Jerit Mitchell, PhD Candidate & Krista Baliko, University Marketing and Communications,  RIC Atrium
    • 1:30 - 3:00 pm - Posters by undergrad and grad students.  Students will be available for questions, RIC Atrium.
    • 1:30 - 3:45 pm - Lightning Talks by grad students, RIC 208.  
    • 4:30 - 5:00 pm - Awards Presentations, RIC Atrium.

Thursday, Oct 30

  • Improving Pain in Saskatchewan Study Lunch & Learn - 12-1pm, online. hosted by Faculty of Social Work. Register here.
  • Enacting Queer & Trans Justice in Schools — 5:30–8:30 pm, University Main Theatre, hosted by Faculty of Education. Register here by Oct 15.

Friday, Oct 31

  • MAP Student Showcase — 9:00 - 11:00 am, RIC 208, hosted by MAP Student Group
  • Graduate Networking Lunch — 12:00–1:00 pm, hosted by URGSA, GATE & FGSR.  Registration required: register here.
  • Art for Lunch with Brian McArthur — 12:00–1:00 pm, TBD, hosted by Faculty of MAP
  • Official Art Unveiling – 1:15 pm, Academic Green, hosted by President's Art Collection, Office of the President.

Wednesday, Nov 5

  • A Taste of Research — 6:30–9:30 pm, Darke Hall, hosted by UofR. Find out more here.

We're so excited to have you join us for Research Week!

 

Visit our Events page for all the details on these events.

 

Research Week 2024

Research Week 2024 took place from November 4-8, 2024. We celebrated the vibrant graduate students and research community on campus. The week featured a range of events, including panel discussions, student showcases, and the a reverse career fair, offering opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and industry partners to connect and collaborate. Organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, GATE, the Faculty of Education, and the VPR Office, Research Week 2024 highlighted the innovative work being done across disciplines.

 

Research Week 2024 List of Events:

1) Monday, November 4

  1. How to Become a Post Doc Luncheon moderated by Dr. Chris Yost
    • Hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) and the Office of the Vice President, Research (VPR)
    • 12:00-1:15pm
    • Register here!

2) Tuesday, November 5

  1. Restoring Indigenous re-Search Methodologies Research Event with keynote Dr. Kathy Absolon
    • Hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) and the Faculty of Education
    • 6:00-8:00pm
    • Register here!

3) Wednesday, November 6

  1. Student Research Showcase
    • Hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) and INSPIRE
    • 1:00-5:00pm
    • Find out more here!
  2. A Taste of Research: 50th Anniversary Edition

4) Thursday, November 7

  1. Reverse Career Fair
    • Hosted by Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE)
    • 1:30-4:00pm
    • Find out more here!

5) Friday, November 8 

  1. Grad Pizza and Bingo Networking Lunch
    • Hosted by Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE), and University of Regina Graduate Students Association (URGSA)
    • 12:00-1:30pm
    • Register here!

 

We're so excited to have you join us for Research Week!