A monthly newsletter from the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, for and about graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. | | What’s Happening This Month | |
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Orientation & Academic Integrity
Welcoming new graduate students!
Orientation - Jan 5, 10am
Academic Integrity Session - Jan 5, 11am
Education Auditorium, EA 106.1
Register here.
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New! Research Communications Digital Badge
The Research Communications (Knowledge Mobilization) Digital Badge helps you build confidence in sharing your research with clarity and impact. Through practical training and presentation experience, you’ll strengthen your written, visual, and oral communication skills—essential for academic and professional success. If you want your research to reach and influence wider audiences, this badge is a great place to start. For more info, visit here.
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Thesis Thursdays
Graduate Writing Group
Thursdays, starting Jan 8, 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
Jan 13, 10am – Research Data Management and Data Management Plans +
Jan 20, 10am – Research Data Management and Data Deposit +
Jan 27, 10am – Research Data Management: File Organization and Data Storage +
Visit DRS or register here.
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Scholarships & Funding
Welcome to a new year! We are running an extra SIOS competition January 19-30, if you didn’t win an award in 2025 then you are eligible for this special competition opening on GAP Jan 19. We also have several big external awards coming up in February check out our upcoming scholarships link below.
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Upcoming Workshops:
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Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Scholarships Session- Jan 28 1:30 p.m. via zoom here
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GAP How to session- Feb 5 10:30 a.m. via zoom 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. | | |
Jan 16, 10-11:30am - How to become a 3MT Champion Information Session, ED114
Register here.
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3MT Competition
Want to showcase your research and maybe win some money?
The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) is an internationally recognized competition for thesis-based graduate students to present their work and its wider impact in three minutes or less, in an accessible and compelling way with only one static slide.
The U of R 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 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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Startup 101 Bootcamp
The Startup 101 Bootcamp, hosted by the GATE Centre, offers a unique opportunity for ALL University of Regina students, faculty and staff interested in starting their own business, startups, or commercialization. This interdisciplinary, multi-day program is designed to immerse participants in the Saskatchewan startup ecosystem, help refine their ideas, build connections, and gain essential business skills.
Day 1 - Jan. 24, 9am-5:30pm
Day 2 - Feb. 28, 9am-5:30pm
Pitch Competition - Mar. 24, 4:30-8:30pm
Interested? Apply here.
Not sure? Join the Jan. 5 Information Session to learn more about the Startup 101 Bootcamp coming next term. Register here.
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Careers Week with GATE
January 27-30, 12:00-1:00pm
GATE along with CESL prepare you for the CESL Career Fair on Monday, February 2! Join workshops designed to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence to make the most of every networking opportunity!
For more info or to register, click here.
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GradNight
Wednesday, Jan 7, 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
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2:30 - 3:30pm
in CK 226 (FGSR Boardroom)
Come have coffee with the FGSR Dean and Associate Deans, and open up conversation about surviving and thriving in grad school.
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Workshops
Jan 8 - How to Apply to Graduate
Jan 21 - Writing Your Presentation (aka Elevator Pitch) Workshop
Jan 27 - Knowledge Mobilization Workshop
Jan 28 - SK Lieutenant Governor Scholarships Session
Jan 29 - Stage Presence Workshop
Jan 30 - Managing Debt and Making Credit Work for You
Register here.
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Jan 11 - Bonus Opportunity: FGSR’s SSHRC Storytelling Competition
Entry to the FGSR internal competition for a chance to win $1,000. Submit your entry by Jan 11 to grad.engagement@uregina.ca
Jan 20 - SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge
Show your creativity—submit a song, poem, infographic, essay, video, or audio clip.
Apply here: The Storytellers by Jan 20
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Jan 16 - Early 3MT Competition Registration
Want to showcase your research and maybe win some money? The U of R winner will receive a $1,500 prize and progresses to the Western Regional Final.
Early Registration - 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. (Registration closes Feb 6.)
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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. | | |
INSPIRE has an exciting lineup of events to kick of the new year!
CV workshop with Dr. Gord Asmundson - Strengthen your CV and get expert guidance ahead of upcoming application cycles.
Jan 28, 2 - 4pm, RIC 209. Register here.
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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.
After registering, participants will be asked to submit an abstract for their project. This is a great opportunity to share your research, get presentation experience, and connect with peers across departments!
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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.
| Welcome to Winter 2026! To mark the start of a new semester, the BIPOC Graduate Students Association invites you to our Munch and Mingle event on Friday January 16 from 11am-2pm in CK 226 (FGSR Boardroom). Grab some free food, chat with other BIPOC graduate students, and stay for as long as you want! | | | Celebrating Student Success | | |
Successful PhD Dissertations
November 15 - December 14
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Lucrécia Raquel Fuhrmann
(Education, supervised by
Dr. Andrea Sterzuk)
Thesis: A case study of Brazilians in Regina, Saskatchewan: Wayfinding and attunement in English
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Raymond Benjamin Afful (Statistics, supervised by
Dr. Andrei Volodin)
Thesis: Advancing statistical methodology for clinical trials: Yule's Q under the special direct-inverse binomial sampling design, with novel distributions
Xiaoqing Zhang (Statistics, supervised by Dr. Dianliang Deng)
Thesis: Generalized Lindley-binomial models for analyzing overdispersed and endpoint-inflated proportional data
Zhengyuan Zhang (Industrial Systems Engineering, supervised by Dr. Liming Dai)
Thesis: Chaos characterization through quantification of Poincaré section and time series features in nonlinear dynamics
| | | 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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Research Project Management Training for Grad Students & Postdocs
On Jan 27, 12pm, CAGS is offering a new 90-minute workshop for graduate students and postdocs on building practical research project management skills. Participants will learn how to use 3 one-page tools—a work breakdown structure, a deliverable-based Gantt chart, and a tracking sheet—to plan, organize, and monitor the progress of their thesis or dissertation.
FGSR has 20 tickets available.
Interested? Sign up here by Jan 16.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply for a University of Toronto, Data Sciences Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship - To be considered for a Fellowship, applicants must pursue a research project that has a data sciences focus, through the development of novel methodology or the innovative application of existing approaches. New for this round, proposed projects must be categorized within at least one of four methodological pillars. Apply by January 23, 2026 here.
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Potential Summer 2026 Co-op & Internships
Want to build paid, career-focused experience this summer? Apply now for a Summer 2026 Co-op or Internship before the January 12, 2026 deadline through Career Connect here.
To learn more, attend one of our quick January information sessions
- Jan. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Register here.
- Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. Register here.
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Thriving in Graduate School
Your Guide to Success, Balance, and Fulfillment
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Graduate school demands a great deal of time and energy, often leaving students juggling coursework, research, and personal responsibilities.
Balancing: Navigating Work and Life in Graduate School (read the article here.)
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Do you have an event that you would like FGSR to help promote?
Please email grad.engagement@uregina.ca by the 10th to be in the mid-month update email scheduled to be sent to graduate students on the 15th. Or by the 21st of the month to be included in the GradDigest scheduled to be sent to graduate students on the 1st business of day of the month.
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