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Tune in to Tune up Recordings
Join the 2026 Tune In to Tune Up Winter Series beginning on January 23.
Zoom Details | Meeting ID: 944 5799 5775 | Passcode: 2026
For questions or certificate of completion request - contact Stacey Hansvall
2026 RECORDINGS
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| JAN 23 at 1:00 PM | Conference hosting, funding & resources | Presenter: Hospitality Services/University Advancement & Guests | |
| JAN 30 at 11:00 AM | Think Like a Grant Reviewer (panel) | Presenter: Office of Research Services (ORS) - Grants Team When preparing a grant application, it can be challenging to know what reviewers are looking for and how to make one’s submission stand apart from the rest. In this session,panelists who have served on review committees for NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR will share their insights on what makes for a successful grant application, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. |
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| JAN 30 at 1:00 PM | Assessing Your Data Management Plan | Presenter: Kaetlyn Phillips (Library) This session will provide an overview of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada's DMP Rubric (pre-funding application stage). The rubric will allow session attendees to learn how to assess their DMPs when they are required for funding opportunities. |
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| FEB 6 at 11:00 AM | Planning Ahead for Your Submission (panel) | Presenter: Office of Research Services (ORS) - Grants Team With busy schedules and multiple commitments throughout the semester, grant submission deadlines can sneak up on anyone; however, careful planning can increase one’s chances of success. Join us to hear tips and tricks from researchers about how they map out the various components of their grant submissions and plan for contingencies, and to learn more about the timelines involved in the internal review and approval process at the faculty level. |
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| FEB 6 at 1:00 PM | Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Research | Presenter: Veronica Ramshaw & Cara Bradley (Library) The workshop will cover how AI, in particular Generative AI, works and what its limitations are. It will review the uses of Generative AI, some helpful research tools, and how to ensure your AI use remains academically honest. It will also address the use of AI declarations in research, from grant-writing through to publication. |
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| FEB 13 at 11:00 AM | Data Management for Social Sciences | Presenter: Kaetlyn Phillips (Library) Join us for our panel discussion on Data Management in Social Sciences! Join Alex Oehler (Anthropology), Leslie Anne Keown (Sociology and Social Studies), and Kirby Maguire (PTSS Lab) as they share the successes and challenges of managing research data. Topics include data management in the field; data management when working with large, sensitive, secondary data sets; and data management to protect participant confidentiality. |
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| FEB 13 at 1:00 PM | Innovate & Elevate – Your Path to Research Commercialization and Social Impact: | Presenter: Office of Research Partnerships & Innovation (ORPI) Ready to take your research further? Learn about the new financial incentives and professional guidance available to help you launch applied projects. We’ll show you how to leverage university support to turn your ideas into tangible innovations. |
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| FEB 20 at 11:00 AM | Advancing Accessibility, Inclusion, and Intercultural Competence in Research Teams | Presenter: Sujatha Ross, Human Resources - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) This workshop examines accessibility, inclusion, and intercultural competence in post-secondary research teams, focusing on common challenges and providing practical strategies to strengthen equitable collaboration and research effectiveness. |
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FEB 20 at 1:00 PM | Mitacs - GRA and GRI | Presenter: Fatima Dargah (ORPI) Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) and Globalink Research Award (GRA) are programs designed to support international student mobility |
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| FEB 27 at 11:00 AM | International Research | Presenter: Michelle McCarron (ORS) There is a whole world of funding available beyond Canada’s borders! In this session, you will learn about various international funding opportunities (including Horizon Europe), discuss the process of building strong international collaborations, and learn how the Office of Research Services can support you in identifying, applying for, and managing your international research grants. |
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| FEB 27 at 1:00 PM | HR for Research | Presenter: Monique Hladun (HR) Join us for an overview of recruitment and onboarding in the research environment, covering key considerations in hiring research staff and the health and safety essentials every supervisor and new team member needs |
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| MAR 6 at 11:00 AM | New Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications | Presenter: Cara Bradley & Christina Winter (Library) This workshop will discuss expected changes to the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications and approaches that researchers can take to comply with the new requirements. |
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| MAR 6 at 1:00 PM | Tri-Agency Narrative-Style CV | Presenter: ORS - Grants Team The Tri-Agency (NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR) has launched and is piloting a new narrative-style CV format, which will become the norm across all its competitions in the future. In this session, you will learn about what is required in a Tri-Agency CV, why this change is being made, benefits of this new format, and how to write a compelling and impactful CV. |
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| MAR 13 at 11:00 AM | New Expense System | Presenter: Minako Boyachek, Financial Services The University of Regina is launching Concur, a new expense management system that streamlines the submission, approval, and tracking of expenses. This session will offer a sneak preview of the system and highlight its key features. |
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| MAR 13 at 1:00 PM | Ethical Research Engagement for Indigenous Community Research and What’s New at the REB | Presenter: r Merelda Fiddler-Potter and Dr. Gogo Pandya This presentation will highlight the importance of ethical research engagement when working with Indigenous participants and/or communities, as the REB will, in most cases, require evidence of endorsement and support by representative communities prior to REB submission going forward. This session will provide some important information of what will need to be in place prior to REB submission and resources for ethical engagement for researchers. There will also be information on changes to REB processes in the last year and tips on assuring your study does not get held up in REB review. |
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| MAR 20 at 11:00 AM | Strengthening Research Teams Through Structured Intergroup Dialogue | Sujatha Ross, Human Resources - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) This session introduces the concept of brave spaces and the learning edge where discomfort supports growth and understanding. Participants will explore how moving beyond comfort zones in intentional and supported ways enables meaningful dialogue and shared learning within research teams. |
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| MAR 20 at 1:00 PM | International Transdisciplinary Research: Advancing Respectful Relationships with Global Indigenous Communities | Presenter: Veronica Santafe, Research Engagement Manager (REM) |
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| MAR 27 at 11:00 AM | Culturally Grounded Knowledge Mobilization | Jenna Ives (REM) and Cheyanne Desnomie (FNU Research Office) This presentation explores best practices in culturally grounded knowledge mobilization (KMb), with a focus on research conducted in partnership with communities, including Indigenous populations. Grounded in principles of respect, reciprocity, relational accountability, and ethical engagement, the session will examine how researchers can move beyond conventional dissemination models toward approaches that are community-driven, accessible, and responsive to local priorities. Participants will learn practical strategies for co-developing knowledge mobilization plans with community partners; aligning research outputs with community protocols, languages, and cultural contexts; and upholding commitments outlined in frameworks such as TCPS 2 (Chapter 9) and Indigenous data sovereignty principles. The presentation will highlight meaningful engagement across the research lifecycle, from project design to return of results,ensuring research findings are shared in ways that support community goals, capacity strengthening, and long-term relationship building. This session is designed for faculty, students, community members and research staff seeking to strengthen ethical, relational, and culturally responsive approaches to mobilizing knowledge in community-engaged research. |
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| MAR 27 at 1:00 PM | Research Security | Presenter: Alaa Dabboor (ORPI) An overview of research security expectations and institutional processes, designed to help researchers protect their work, collaborations, and funding while maintaining open and responsible research practices. |
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17 JANUARY @ 11AM | PRIVACY & ACCESS FOR RESEARCHERS |PRESENTERS: Patty Niebergall & David Meldrum| |
Privacy & Access Audio Recording |
| 17 JANUARY @ 1PM | | OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS | PRESENTERS: Cara Bradley, Kaetlyn Phillips and Christina Winter | ABOUT: Interested in learning more about open scholarship practices and strategies? The Librarians will share tips and tricks for incorporating Open Scholarship practices into your research workflow |
Open Scholarships Zoom Recording |
| 24 JANUARY @ 10AM | INDIGENOUS DATA SOVEREIGNTY | PRESENTER: Cheyanne Desnomie | ABOUT: A workshop on Indigenous Data Sovereignty will provide a background on Indigenous Data Sovereignty, discuss some of the frameworks used to recognize and ensure Indigenous data is respected and used, and how these data governance principles can be used in research. |
Indigenous Data Sovereignty Zoom Recording |
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24 JANUARY @ 1PM | DATA MANAGEMENT PLAN SIMPLIFIED TEMPLATE | PRESENTER: Kaetlyn Phillips | |
Data Management Plan Simplified Template Zoom Recording |
| 31 JANUARY @ 11AM | DATA MANAGEMENT IN STEM Panel | PRESENTERS: Omar El-Halfawy, Christopher Somers, Brian Sterenberg | MODERATOR: Kaetlyn Phillips | ABOUT: Interested in learning about practical data management in STEM research? Join us as the panel share their experiences and lessons learned managing their data. |
Data Management in STEM Panel Zoom Recording |
| 31 JANUARY @ 1PM | RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD CHAIRS | PRESENTER/ABOUT: Dr. Kim Dorsch, Chair of the Research Ethics Board: Common Comments. Dr. Edward Doolittle, Co-Chair (Indigenous Research): Indigenous Community-based Research Ethics. Dr. Jennifer Gordon, Vice Chair (Student Research): Tips and Tricks for Student Ethics Applications |
Research Ethics Board Chairs Zoom Recording |
| 07 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN RESEARCH | PRESENTER: Cara Bradley & Veronica Ramshaw | ABOUT: The workshop will cover how AI, in particular Generative AI, works and what its limitations are. Review the uses of Generative AI, some helpful research tools, and how to ensure your AI use remains academically honest. |
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| 07 FEBRUARY @ 1PM | ADDRESSING EDI IN RESEARCH PROPOSALS | PRESENTERS: Grant Facilitators & Jenna Ives | ABOUT: Informative presentation followed by a panel discussion. Panelists include Drs. Kelvin Ng, Tanya Dahms and Gwen Grinyer. |
Addressing EDI in Research Proposals Part I Zoom Recording |
| 14 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | RESEARCH IT SUPPORT (RITS) & MICROSOFT 365 | PRESENTER: Max Ivanov | ABOUT: This presentation will provide overview of Research IT Services (RITS) team, their mission, and what they can do for your research computing needs. |
Research IT Support (RITS) & Microsoft 365 Zoom Recording |
| 14 FEBRUARY @ 1PM | RESEARCH ETHICS & COMPLIANCE TIPS & TRICKS | PRESENTER: Gogo Pandya & Guests| ABOUT: Guest appearances by Faculty discussing REB application do’s and don’ts. |
Research Ethics Board Tips & Tricks Zoom Recording |
| 21 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | PRIVACY & ACCESS FOR RESEARCHERS | PRESENTERS: Patty Niebergall & David Meldrum ABOUT: Opportunity to refresh where information and guidance can be found on access to information and protection of privacy questions. * Brief overview of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation * Fuller understanding of what is required for the University to comply * Understanding responsibilities of UofR employees who manage confidential/personal information. |
Privacy & Access for Researchers Zoom Recording |
| 28 FEBRUARY @ 11AM | NEW FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH FUND PROGRAMS: Interdisciplinary, High Risk & High Reward Projects | PRESENTERS: Barb Flynn, Aditi Sharma & Somiraa Said | PANELISTS: Sheila Petty, Omar El-Halfawy & Brian McQuinn | ABOUT: New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Programs support interdisciplinary, high-risk / high-reward, world-leading and transformative research. This session will provide information about available opportunities through the NFRF programs to support interdisciplinary research projects. This session will include a panel discussion with researchers that have funded NFRF projects and/or served as reviewers on the Multidisciplinary Review Panel for NFRF competitions. |
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28 FEBRUARY @ 1PM | FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR RESEARCHERS | PRESENTERS: Bob Gilongos, Tammy Rupchan, Barbara Pidkowich, Kristen Plante, |
Financial Services for Researchers Zoom Recording Financial Services for Researchers PowerPoint Presentation |
| 07 MARCH @ 11AM | MITACS: SUPPORTS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | PRESENTER: Fatima Dargah | ABOUT: Provide you information on policies and partners’ eligibility at Mitacs, core programs at Mitacs (Accelerate, BSI, Elevate, GRI, and GRA), Indigenous Pathways, and how to work with Mitacs. Uncovering the Benefits of Mitacs: a Comprehensive Guide - Mitacs. |
Mitacs: Supports Collaborative Research & Innovation Zoom Recording Mitacs: Supports Collaborative Research & Innovation PowerPoint Presentation |
| 14 MARCH @ 11AM | RESEARCH SECURITY | PRESENTER: Ryan Jesse | ABOUT: This session is an introduction for researchers on research security. We will outline what research security is and why it matters, including what risks exist to research, and how to protect your research. More specifically, we will share the requirements for research security included in NSERC, CIRH, SSHRC and CFI applications under the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern and National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. |
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| 21 MARCH @ 11AM | CONTRACTS & THEIR IMPORTANCE IN RESEARCH PROJECTS | PRESENTERS: Saurabh Kapoor, Victor Goodman & Anum Ghouri | OPENING REMARKS: Chris Yost, Vice-President (Research) ABOUT: This session will provide researchers with an overview of the importance and relevance of legal contracts to research projects and engagement with third parties. In addition to covering the basics of contract law, the session will examine different types of contracts and answer questions like why, when, and what kinds of contracts are needed for research engagements. |
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21 MARCH @ 1PM | BUILDING BRIDGES, INDIGENOUS-LED GLOCAL INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABILITY & THE ROLE OF ACADEMIA | FACILITATED BY: Veronica Santafe (Research Engagement Manager) | ABOUT: Learn how Indigenous organizations are leading the charge in sustainable development and decolonizing international cooperation. Join Freddie Campbell (Director of Energy & Climate with Indigenous Clean Energy) and Aura Carreño & Lautaro Escobar (Co-Founders, Glocal Grassroots Movement of Movements) as they share their powerful work with Indigenous organizations in Canada, Colombia, and other regions globally. This session will explore concrete examples of their local and global impact and foster a critical dialogue on how academia can effectively support Indigenous-led global solidarity initiatives. |
Building Bridges, Indigenous-led Glocal Initiatives for Sustainability & Building Bridges, Indigenous-led Glocal Initiatives for Sustainability & |
| 28 MARCH @ 11AM | UNDERSTANDING & PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RIGHTS | PRESENTERS: Saurabh Kapoor & Victor Goodman | ABOUT: Some UofR researchers are inadvertently losing control of their IP rights. This presentation will familiarize researchers with the different types of Intellectual Property and their relevance to the research projects. The focus of the session will be IP issues researchers face while working on a research project, protecting IP rights when publishing, and IP rights options for commercialization. By the end of the session, researchers will have a better understanding of the IP options and solutions related to these issues |
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28 MARCH @ 1PM | HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE RESEARCHER | PRESENTERS: Kait Budzak | ABOUT: Presentation with highlight the
support provided by HR to the researcher and inform on the process to hire students/staff.
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| Research IT Support (RITS) | Feb 9 | Powerpoint | |
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Research Ethics Board Review: Context & Process Refresher | Feb 9 |
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| Internal Resources for Research Program Support | Feb 16 | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Building Inclusive Teams | Feb 16 | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Human Resources - Research Recruitment, E-Recruit & Banner Workflow | Feb 23 | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Community Engagement & Sustainability in Research | Feb 23 | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Grants Facilitation Overview | Mar 1 | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Research Security | Mar 1 | On Request | |
| Regina Research Data Centre | 8 Mar | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Research Finance - An Introduction | 8 Mar | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
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Health Research Data Platform - Saskatchewan (HRDP-SK) | 15 Mar |
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| Research Data Mgmt & Library Support | 15 Mar | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| Submitting an Application to REB Using Converis | 15 Mar | Not Available | Zoom Recording |
| MITACS Supports Collaborative Research & Innovation | 22 Mar | Powerpoint | |
| Knowledge Mobilization | 22 Mar | Zoom Recording |
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| REB Review: Context & Process Refresher | Feb 10 | Powerpoint | |
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How to Review an REB Application using Converis | Feb 16 & 24 |
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Meet the REB Co-Chairs | Feb 17 |
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| How to Review an REB Application using Converis | Mar 1 | Session Cancelled | |
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Research Project Mangement | Mar 3 |
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| Research Finance - An Introduction | Mar 10 | Powerpoint | |
| Grant Facilitation Overview | Mar 17 | Powerpoint | Zoom Recording |
| President's Research Seed Grant & SHRC Explore Grant | Mar 24 | ||
NSERC CREATE Information Slides for Prospective Applicants
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