Office of Sustainability
About Us
Moving Beyond Aspirations to Action
The University of Regina and the federated colleges are committed to meaningful progress toward sustainability. As global citizens, we collectively and individually accept the call to action to address climate change and promote a sustainable society. This office serves as a focal point for catalyzing collaboration with all campus units to strengthen ongoing and emergent activities. Working with leaders and individuals across the institution, we will move the Sustainability Action Plan forward and facilitate supports for sustainability efforts in teaching, research, operations, and engagement that foster a space to discover and reciprocally learn together.
Feature Stories
Campus Sustainability Month
Campus Sustainability Month celebrates our community’s commitment to environmental action through events, challenges, and learning opportunities. Explore ways to live, study, and work more sustainably on campus this October.
Beyond Plastic: How the U of R Took on the Challenge
This July, the University community united to confront plastic waste head-on through the annual Plastic-Free Ecochallenge. Participants tracked their daily habits, replaced single-use items with reusables, and shared tips, struggles, and wins on the team feed.
University of Regina and Federated Colleges Projects Shine at RCE SK 2025
Congratulations to all of the award recipients from the University of Regina and the Federated Colleges on their achievements at the the RCE (Regional Centre of Expertise) Saskatchewan 2025 Recognition Event.
World Bicycle Day 2025
Celebrated every year on June 3rd, this day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to spread awareness about the affordability, reliability, and positive impact of bicycles on our health and environment. World Bicycle Day aims to foster sustainable development by encouraging use of a bicycle.
Earth Day 2025
For 2025 Earth Day, April 22, the University of Regina Sustainability Office partnered with Ultimate Rotisserie Experience to provide FREE coffee as long as people brought a reusable mug! Click the arrow below to see our impact!
University of Regina Waste Management Project Recognized at the Global Scale
We are excited to see Dr. Ng’s contributions to waste management and sustainability receiving recognition at this scale! The project was elected by the Saskatchewan RCE as a flagship project on January 24th, 2024.University of Regina representatives attend COP29 talks
Last month, U of R representatives attended the COP 29 worldwide climate change negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan.
U of R Students Conduct a Campus Waste Audit
Student volunteers conducted a hands-on waste audit at the University of Regina. The students, with the help of the Sustainability Office and Facilities Management’s Custodial Services, sorted and weighed through several bags of waste.
RCE honours 41 local initiatives at 2024 event
RCE Saskatchewan and His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, recognized 41 Saskatchewan sustainability projects on May 15 in Yorkton at a gathering focused on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Held in a different community every year, the event was co-hosted with the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society.
Workshop Held to Promote UN SDGs Among Youth
As part of Winter Wellness Day, the U of R Office of Sustainability spent the day facilitating workshops around the UN's SDGs at École St Pius X elementary school.
U of R in top 25% in QSWUR: Sustainability 2024
The QS World University Rankings (QSWUR): Sustainability 2024 has placed the University of Regina in the top 25 per cent in the world!
COP28
A University of Regina student leader, along with a MAP faculty member, are attending the climate change negotiations at COP28 this year.
If you build it, will they run?
Discourse Magazine reports on U of R researchers' mapping of EV infrastructure to meet drivers’ needs and achieve emissions targets.
Don't Trash It
Discourse Magazine reports on the U of R research that is helping to curb textile and clothing waste.
Indigenous Engagement Strategic Plan
The University of Regina has launched Tapwewin kwayaskwastâsowin, Truth and Putting Things Right, a multi-year plan that will help position the University as a leader in Indigenous engagement and education, foster and mend relationships with Indigenous communities, acknowledge truths, and advance teaching and learning excellence.
Sustainability Action Plan
After a comprehensive planning process, the University of Regina is proud to present the 2022-2027 Sustainability Action Plan.
More Stories
See more sustainability stories from around the University of Regina community.Upcoming Events
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership.
Select an icon to learn how the University of Regina is aligning our priorities to each Goal through education, research and supports for our campus and larger communities.
If you wish to see your project listed under an SDG, please contact the Sustainability Office at sustainability@uregina.ca!
