A monthly newsletter from the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, for and about graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. | |
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Congratulations to all our presenters in this year’s Student Research Showcase — and a special round of applause to our winners:
Undergrad Poster Competition
1st – Daquiri Benko
2nd – Makayla Fleming
3rd – Cassandra Omay
Grad Poster Competition
1st – Mehedi Abid
2nd – Venezya Thorsteinson
3rd – Emma Davidson
Master’s Lightning Talk
1st – Ben Egan
2nd – Rafael Grajales
3rd – Kailey Thompson
Doctoral Lightning Talk
1st – Johnna Parenteau
2nd – Andrew McLennan
3rd – Mehedi Abid
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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.
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A Taste of Research: Connecting Minds, Discovering Possibilities
Wednesday, Nov 5, 7pm - 9:30 pm
Darke Hall, College Avenue Campus
Presenters include: faculty researchers Michael Angell, Merelda Fiddler-Potter, David Garneau, Brian McQuinn, Renata Raina-Fulton, and Arthur Situm, as well as grad student researchers Shaelyn Carr, Baily Hack, and Angèle Poirier. Plus, student researchers & their posters will be displayed.
Please register here for this free event.
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GATE presents President Keshen’s Chamber of Commerce Executive Networking Event
Nov 27, 4 - 6:30 pm - Opportunity to personally meet and network with top CEOs in Saskatchewan. 75 spots available.
Register here by Nov 17.
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Thesis Jumpstart - Nov 28 & 29
Thesis Jumpstart is a two-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students make real progress on their thesis or proposal. Through short, focused sessions and long blocks of dedicated writing time, you’ll learn effective strategies, connect with peers, and build momentum toward completion. Open to all thesis-based graduate students — whether you’re just starting your proposal or nearing the finish line.
Interested? Register here
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Thesis Thursdays
Graduate Writing Group
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am Register here each week to attend.
Thesis Writing Topics
Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm
Nov 6 - Revise, edit, and proofread your thesis. Register here.
Nov 20 - Academic writing: Signposting. Register here.
Nov 27 - A project management approach to your thesis. Register here.
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Digital Research Skills
Nov 7, 12pm – Advanced Searching for Science and Engineering Graduate Students +
Nov 19, 10am – Introduction to R for Data Analysis +
Nov 25, 3pm – Using Qualtrics for Online Survey Research +
Visit DRS or register here.
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GradNight
Nov 5, 4-6pm at Trifons in Lab Cafe - Join us for GradNight to meet fellow students, chat with the Deans, and enjoy nachos on FGSR!
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Coffee with the Dean
November 18 - 2:30 PM - 3:30
Join Dean Aziz Douai and the Associate Deans Chris Oriet and Christine Massing for coffee with our graduate students to discuss issues important to student success.
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Financial Workshops
- Nov 7, 12pm - Building Wealth in Canada. Register here.
- Nov 26, 12pm -Ten healthy habits of Financial Management. Register here.
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GATE Goes to…
Join GATE in connecting with industry, expand your network, and gain fun, real world experiences.
Real Talk with GATE
Join Hannah and Ashley for a drop-in session where they’ll answer your questions and connect you with others ready to make a difference.
Register here.
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GATE @ The Summit (Professional Development Workshops) - Nov 28
7:45am-5:30pm
(morning & afternoon sessions available)
We’re inviting 100 grad students to join us for FREE at our first-ever Professional Development Day!
Hear from inspiring community leaders and U of R alumni, including Mike Tate, Councillor David Froh, Bill Pratt, Brennen Schmidt, and Michelle Brooks.
Don’t miss this chance to grow your network, gain practical insights, and invest in your future. There is a morning and an afternoon session available for registration.
Register here by Nov 4. Thanks to FGSR and GATE, your $25 registration fee is fully covered — but space is limited and spots will go fast.
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Thesis submission deadlines:
- Fall term Master’s thesis submission deadline: November 7, 2025
- 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
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SSHRC's Storytellers Challenge
Calling all SSHRC-Funded Researchers - be a Storyteller! Tell us about the social sciences and humanities research you are involved in to be among the Top 20 finalists who will each receive $3,000. Finalists then compete to earn a spot as a Final 5 winner.
Let your creativity shine through! Submit a song, poem, infographic, short essay, video or audio clip—the choice is yours. For all the challenge details, visit The Storytellers. Deadline: Jan. 20
Bonus Opportunity: FGSR’s SSHRC Storytelling Competition
SSHRC-funded graduate students are invited to enter their same entry to the FGSR internal competition for a chance to win $1,000. Submit your entry by Jan. 11 to grad.engagement@uregina.ca
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Three Minute Thesis Competition is back!
Want to showcase your research and maybe win some money?
Jan 16, 10-11:30am - How to become a 3MT Champion Information Session, ED114 Register here.
Register here to compete by Jan. 16, plus compete in the first heat in February for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.
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FGSR's Graduate Student Survey - provide your feedback and suggestions on how FGSR can better support you, your academic studies and your career moving forward here.
Win one of three $100 gift cards.
| | | Joining a student group is a fun and powerful way to connect with others, share your passions, and make grad school more rewarding. | | |
INSPIRE has a new website!
We are excited to share that INSPIRE now has its very own website. You can learn more about our projects, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. Check it out and see how we are supporting research and innovation during FGSR's Research Week.
👉Visit us at: https://inspireuofr.com/
| |  | The BIPOC Graduate Students Association invites you to our Fall Bowling event on Nov 7 from 6:30-9pm where you can make new connections, enjoy some pizza, and show off your bowling skills! As there are limited spots available, please RSVP. | | | | | | Successful PhD Dissertations | |
September 15 - October 14
Abu Mohammad Hammad Ali (Computer Science, supervised by Dr. Boting Yang and )Dr. Sandra Zilles
Thesis: Exact and approximate preference aggregation using conditional preference networks
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Correction from last month:
Juliet Bushi (Faculty of Education, co-supervised by Dr. Fatima Pirbhai-Illich & Dr. Donna H. Swapp )
Thesis: Unveiling the lived experiences of Black students in elementary and high schools in Regina, Saskatchewan
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Emily Duncan,
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Emily Duncan, a U of R postdoctoral researcher, received a prestigious SSHRC Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship worth $140,000 to investigate how digital technologies are reshaping Canadian agriculture—and what that means for farmers, rural communities, and the environment.
... read the full profile here.
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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! | | | |
Thriving in Graduate School
Your Guide to Success, Balance, and Fulfillment
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Graduate school is more than a degree—it’s a season of growth, challenge, and discovery. But it can also be demanding, with coursework, research, and life all competing for your time.
Engaging: Becoming an Active Participant (read the article here.)
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