A monthly newsletter from the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, for and about graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. | |
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FGSR's Storytelling Winner
Congratulations to PhD student Kelsey Haczkewicz, winner of the FGSR Storytelling Competition.
Her primary research interests focus on the mental health of older adults and family caregivers. View her winning entry here.
Thank you to everyone who submitted and good luck in the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge.
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SAGE
SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) Chapter, supported by FGSR, is looking for Indigenous graduate students who are interested in helping build this new community. We aim to provide connection and opportunities for cultural, academic, personal, and professional development.
Interested? Click here or scan the QR Code.
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Thesis Thursdays
Graduate Writing Group
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am Register here
Thesis Writing Topics
Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm
Watch for more details coming soon.
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Digital Research Skills
Feb 9, 12pm – Managing Your References with Zotero +
Feb 11, 10am – Using Jamovi for Data Analysis +
Feb 12, 1:30pm – Advanced Searching and Library Research *
Feb 24, 10:30am – Copyright and Your Academic Work *
Visit DRS or register here.
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Scholarships & Funding
The Winter Graduate Awards Portal (GAP) scholarship competition is open with applications due on Feb 28. Join the FGSR funding team for our GAP How to session, or visit our GAP information page which features videos, how to guides, and samples that you can use to improve your applications.
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New - Stefan Legacy Award (GATE)
A $2,000 award recognizing UR grad students regularly participating in GATE programming over the past six months. Applications due Feb 28 via the GAP here.
| | | Staying connected! Be sure to check the FGSR Events Calendar to register for upcoming skill-building workshops, and take part in our many events. | |
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3MT Competition
Want to showcase your research and maybe win significant prizes? The UR 3MT winner will receive a $1,500 prize and progresses to the Western Regional Final. For more details, visit 3MT at the UofR.
Register here to compete by Feb 6 to compete in the Heats Feb 11 & 12.
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Ma these en 180 secondes
Le concours Saskatchewan aura lieu en personne à Saskatoon le samedi 28 mars 2026 . Veuillez trouver plus d’information et le lien pour s’inscrire ici: MT180. Register by Feb 26.
Pour ceux qui s’inscrivent, des formations auront lieu au mois de février (6 et 13 février)
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Thesis Jumpstart - Feb 27 & 28
Thesis Jumpstart is a two-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students make meaningful progress on their thesis or proposal. The program combines short, focused sessions with extended periods of dedicated writing time to help participants build momentum, strengthen their writing habits, and connect with peers in a supportive environment.
This retreat is open to all thesis-based graduate students. Register here.
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GradNight
Join us for GradNight to meet fellow students, chat with the Deans, and enjoy nachos on FGSR & URGSA!
Wednesday, Feb 4, 4-6pm
at Trifons in Lab Cafe
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Workshops
Feb 4 - Visual Presentation - 10am ED 310
Feb 5 - GAP How to session - 10:30am
Feb 5 - Presentation Skills workshop - 12pm
Feb 6 - Journey out of Debt - 12pm
Feb 25 - Job Searching 12pm
Feb 26 - Customizing Resumes 12pm
Register here.
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Science Pub Series featuring 3MT
Feb 26, 7-8:15 pm
Join this month’s Science Pub Talk in the Arizona Room—enjoy craft beer, pub fare, and an engaging science talk starting at 7pm (doors open at 5pm). Featuring past UR 3MT winners and competitors Michael Mensah, Kwaku Ayisi, Baily Hack, Elise Melanson, Angèle Poirier, and Agustin D'Alessandro—come out and show your support!
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How to apply for graduation (virtual session)
Jan 8, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Register here.
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Thesis submission deadlines:
- Winter term PhD thesis submission deadline: February 6, 2026
- Winter term Master's thesis submission deadline: February 13, 2026
Convocation deadlines:
- 2026 Spring (June) Convocation application deadline: January 31, 2026.
Contact: grad.defense@uregina.ca
| | | Joining a student group is a fun and powerful way to connect with others, share your passions, and make grad school more rewarding. | |
For more about the INSPIRE GSA and its activities, click here. | |
INSPIRE's Annual Research Symposium - Feb. 25
INSPIRE invites all students to participate! Students can choose to present in one of the following formats:
- Poster Presentation
- 10-Minute Oral Presentation
- 5-Minute Data Blitz Presentation
Register here. Participants will need to submit an abstract.
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BIPOC GSA
BIPOC meets regularly to build communities of support, solidarity and inclusion.
Want to get involved? Contact the at GRAD.BIPOC@uregina.ca for more information on their group.
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Important Dates in January
| | | | Celebrating Student Success | | |
Successful PhD Dissertations
December 15 - January 14
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Irene Nonyelum Chigbogu/Azogu (Public Policy, supervised by Dr. Justin Longo)
Thesis: Engaging newcomers in public service design: a comparative case study
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Tannen Darnell Acoose
(Statistics, supervised by Dr. Shaun Fallat & Dr. Andrei Volodin)
Thesis: On the Partially Geometric, Beta-Partially Geometric, and zero-truncated negative binomial weighted-Lindley distributions
Raziyeh Niknam (Public Policy, supervised by Dr. Paitoon (P.T.) Tontiwachwuthikul & Dr. Farshid Torabi)
Thesis: A risk management model for the sustainable capacitated continuous covering location problem
| | | NSERC Science Exposed 2025 - People's Choice winner, Jade Fisher and fellow finalist, Ali Molaeitabari | |
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Jade Fisher
I was lucky enough to join Dr. Mohan Babu's Lab in the spring of 2022 in pursuit of a Master's degree in Biochemistry, where I began blending quantitative genetics, integrated genomics, systems proteomics and interactome network mapping to comprehensively uncover the multiple aspects of human disease, shaping the scientist I am grateful to be today. (To read more about Jade and her research or see her winning image, visit here.)
| | | | For more student success stories, visit our Student Success page here. | |
Share Your Story! We’d love to celebrate your achievements and hear how grad school has shaped your journey. Email us your story and a photo—we might feature you on our social media or in the GradDigest to inspire others! | | | |
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Call for Graduate Student Posters
– AI Futures Conference
Grad students are invited to submit posters to AI Futures, a three-day event exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping research, teaching, creativity, and society. The in-person poster session & mixer will take place Mar 12,3-4pm in RIC Atrium. The Library will cover printing for up to 15 posters, and Campus Food Vendor gift cards will be awarded. Learn more here.
Submit your electronic poster (36 x 48" or 121.92 x 91.44 cm) by Mar 2 to aifutures@uregina.ca.
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Summer opportunity - Shad’s program team needs a Live-in Program Assistant or Virtual Facilitator to help inspire exceptional youth through hands-on STEAM and entrepreneurship programming. Learn more and apply for Summer 2026 here. | | | |
Thriving in Graduate School
Your Guide to Success, Balance, and Fulfillment
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Graduate school is often seen as a challenging and high-pressure environment, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding chapter of life. By embracing the journey and finding joy along the way, you can maintain motivation and create a positive experience. This post explores how to cultivate enjoyment and fulfillment throughout your graduate studies.
Enjoying: Embracing the Journey of Graduate School (read the article here.)
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