Research Security
About Research Security at the University of Regina
As the University of Regina advances research excellence and innovation, protecting the integrity of our research has become increasingly important. In today’s evolving global research landscape, researchers may face risks related to data security, unintended knowledge transfer, foreign interference, and the protection of people, information, and intellectual property.
Research Security at the University of Regina provides centralized, practical support to help researchers identify, assess, and manage these risks across the research lifecycle. Working collaboratively with Research Services, Information Security, Privacy and Access, Enterprise Risk Management, Policy offices, and other institutional partners, we support researchers in designing and implementing projects that are secure and compliant while respecting academic freedom and responsible research practice.
Our support includes:
- Research security risk assessment guidance and project planning
- Partner due diligence and collaboration risk considerations
- Guidance on research security requirements linked to funding and sponsorship
- Data protection, secure information handling, and privacy compliance advice
- Travel security guidance and awareness
- Training and awareness sessions for research teams
- One-on-one consultations tailored to specific projects or concerns
If you have any questions or would like to request a consultation, please contact us at research.security@uregina.ca
More Research Security support and resources to be posted soon!
Research Security Resources for Researchers
Research Security helps researchers identify and manage risks related to research partnerships, sensitive technologies, data, international activities, intellectual property, and other research activities. The resources below provide practical guidance and tools from the Government of Canada and other authoritative sources.
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Safeguarding Your Research: A central Government of Canada resource for research security guidance, tools and training - Safeguarding Your Research
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Research Partnerships: The National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP) provide guidance for identifying and managing potential research partnership risks - National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships
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Sensitive Technologies and Affiliations: Review the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC), including the Sensitive Technology Research Areas and Named Research Organizations - STRAC resources
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Know Your Research Partner: Government of Canada guidance provides practical approaches for conducting open-source due diligence on prospective research partners - Open-Source Due Diligence Guidance
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International Travel: Guidance for protecting research information, devices and intellectual property while travelling internationally - Research Travel Security Guide
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Export Controls and Sanctions: Researchers working with sensitive technologies, equipment, software or international partners may need to consider Canadian export controls and sanctions - Canada's Export Controls and Canadian Sanctions List
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Biosecurity: Researchers working with pathogens, toxins or other regulated biological materials can consult Public Health Agency of Canada biosecurity guidance - Biosecurity Risk Assessment Guidance
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Drones and Research Equipment: Researchers considering drones or other connected research equipment are encouraged to contact The URegina Research Security Manager for guidance on security and supply-chain considerations.
Not sure where to start?
Contact The Research Security Manager at the University of Regina at alaa.dabboor@uregina.ca for guidance specific to your project.
Contact The Research Security Manager at the University of Regina at alaa.dabboor@uregina.ca for guidance specific to your project.
Safeguarding Science Webinars – Fall 2026
Public Safety Canada's Research Security Centre is offering Safeguarding Science webinars in September, October, and early November 2026. The webinars are open to researchers, staff, students, research administrators, and others interested in research security.
More information and registration
Weekly Security Newsline
October 5 - 9
his week’s coverage looks at international research partnerships, foreign influence, dual-use technologies, AI-related cybersecurity threats, and competition for research talent and funding. It also includes an update on the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA), clarifying when researchers and URegina may need to register. Other developments highlight technology transfer, academic mobility, and the protection of research infrastructure.
September 28 - October 2
This week’s coverage looks at cyber threats targeting researchers, foreign-funded collaborations, dual-use technologies, and AI use in research assessment. It also covers international investment, restrictions on researcher travel, funding dependence, academic freedom, and damage to research institutions during war.
September 21 - 25
This week’s developments cover Arctic security and dual-use research, sovereign AI and life sciences, digital infrastructure, cyber threats, AI ethics, research funding and academic freedom. International developments also highlight researcher mobility, technology sovereignty and stronger institutional approaches to research security
September 13 - 17
This week’s news covers international research partnerships, AI and biosecurity, sensitive technologies, researcher travel, cyberespionage, influence operations, and academic freedom. The developments highlight opportunities for international collaboration as well as concerns related to affiliations, technology transfer, cybersecurity, and researcher safety.
September 7 - 11
This week’s news covers AI security, cyberespionage, sensitive technologies, intellectual property (IP), and international research collaboration. Several developments also show more attention to AI, quantum, semiconductors, defence, biotechnology, and other technologies that may have national or economic security importance.
August 31 - September 4
This week's coverage focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber threats, research disclosure, military-linked partnerships, strategic technologies, and supply chains.It also shows the importance of responsible digital infrastructure, careful screening, and continued support for open research. Closer attention may be needed when sensitive data, foreign affiliations, connected systems, or dual-use technologies are involved.
August 24 - 28
This week’s coverage focuses on research talent, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyberattacks, connected technology, dual-use research, international partnerships, and new foreign influence reporting obligations. Closer attention may be needed when managing cyber risks, technology suppliers, sensitive collaborations, and arrangements that may require registration under Canada’s new law
August 17 - 21
This week's coverage focuses on research capacity, cyber espionage, foreign influence, international partnerships, critical technologies, and artificial intelligence
August 10 - 14
This week’s coverage focuses on risks related to dual-use research, AI, intellectual property, international partnerships, and technology supply chains. It also shows how China is working to influence global AI and IP rules
August 4 - 7
This week's coverage shows that research security is increasingly connected to Canada's defence, health, democratic resilience, economic security, and international research relationships. New investments in quantum and pandemic research are being supported, while foreign influence, cyber threats, surveillance, export controls, and supply-chain concerns continue to grow
July 27 - 31
This week’s Newsline highlights espionage and unauthorized transfer of research,
growing controls on sensitive and dual-use technologies, international partnerships in strategic research areas,
security concerns involving advanced AI and virology research, and cybersecurity threats affecting universities
and business travellers.
growing controls on sensitive and dual-use technologies, international partnerships in strategic research areas,
security concerns involving advanced AI and virology research, and cybersecurity threats affecting universities
and business travellers.