A monthly newsletter from the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, for and about graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. | | What’s Happening This Month | | At UR, graduate school is more than just research and coursework—it's a journey of discovery, growth, and connection. FGSR is here to support your success every step of the way, from your first class to your final defense. | | | |
Thesis Support
How to submit your thesis for defense - Not sure how to submit your thesis for defense? This virtual information session is for you!
Thursday, Oct. 2, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Register here.
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Digital Research Skills (DRS) Certificate
Open to all grad students and postdocs interested in building digital research skills. Visit DRS for more info or register here.
Sep. 23, 10 a.m. - Using SPSS for Quantitative Research +
Sep. 25, 12 p.m. Copyright and Your Academic Work
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Scholarships & Funding
Fall competition opens Sep 1 in our Graduate Awards Portal (GAP). Never use GAP before? Used it but want tips on your application? Join us for the GAP how to apply session and we will show you how to use the system and give you tips and tricks on how to apply. Register here.
Tri-council scholarship is open for Doctoral awards, with Master’s awards set to open September 3rd.
| | | Staying connected! Be sure to check the FGSR Events Calendar to register for upcoming skill-building workshops, and take part in our many events. | | |
Sep 25, 12-3pm EST
Anti-Racism Response Training (ART) - 3-Hour Zoom Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs. FGSR is providing 4 seats for students interested in attending this workshop. Details can be found here.
If you are interested, please email grad.engagement@uregina.ca by Fri, Sep 19.
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Sep 24, 12 pm - FGSR's Dollars & Sense: Smarter Spending for Students workshop (via zoom) Register here.
Sep 26, 12 pm - FGSR's Tips and Secrets smart Canadians know about Finance workshop with CPA (via zoom). Register here.
Oct 3, 12 pm - FGSR's Managing Your Money with CPA (via zoom). Register here.
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POSTDOCTORAL APPRECIATION WEEK (PDAW) - Sep 15-19 | |
Sep 16, 11:30 - 1 pm - Postdoc Luncheon with ALT-Ac Panel. Register here for zoom link.
Sep 19, 12 pm - Conference Proposal Writing Workshop. Register here for zoom link.
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GATE - CAREERS WEEK
September 15–19, 12–12:45 pm
Sep 15 - Career Direction for Grad Students (CESL)
Sep 16 - Customizing Resumes for Grad Students (CESL)
Sep 17 - Networking for Grad Students (CESL)
Sep 18 - LinkedIn Power Hour with GATE
Register here.
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Get Ready to Attend:
Sep 22 – CESL Career Days (visit the FGSR booth!)
Sep 24 – Volunteer Fair (CESL)
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Oct 27, 12 - 1:15 pm – How to Become a Post Doc Luncheon
Oct 28, TBD.
Oct 29, 1-5 pm – Student Research Showcase
Oct 30, 3-4 pm – Postdoc Showcase and Networking Reception
Oct 31, 12-1:30 pm – Grad Networking Lunch
Nov 5, 6:30–9:30 pm – A Taste of Research at Darke Hall
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Research Week Oct 27-31
Student Research Showcase
Oct 29, 1-5 pm, RIC Atrium/RIC208
Sign up for:
1. Poster Competition for Undergrad & Grad Students: Displayed 1-3pm, judged 1-2pm. Cash prizes. Register for the Poster Competition here.
2. Graduate Lightning Talks: 5-minute presentations with 2–3 slides. Cash prizes. Register for the Lightning Talks here.
Bonus: Poster participants are invited to Taste of Research on Nov 5, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Darke Hall.
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COFFEE WITH THE DEAN
Thursday, Sep. 25, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. 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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Real Talk with GATE
Join GATE for a drop in session for real conversations about entrepreneurship, innovation and making an impact.
Sep 22 - 12-2pm
Collision Space ED609
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GATE goes to...
Join Hannah & Ashley and have them help you network at these upcoming events:
Sep 18 - Women Entrepreneurs of Sask Conference to build momentum for Woman entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. Tickets available here (20% off with code: GATE_WESK_0925) To meet up or volunteer let hannah.tait@uregina.ca know.
Sep 23-24 - ICED Energy Innovation Conference in Estevan on rural innovation. Email hannah.tait@uregina.ca if interested.
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Thesis submission deadlines:
- Fall term PhD thesis submission deadline: October 24, 2025
- Fall term Master’s thesis submission deadline: November 7, 2025
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. | | |
The Interdisciplinary Series for Professional Intellectual and Research Engagement (INSPIRE) group supports student success through interdisciplinary collaborating and knowledge sharing.
Contact: INSPIRE@uregina.ca
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The BIPOC Graduate Student Association warmly invites all grad students to join and become part of a supportive and dynamic community dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Contact: grad.BIPOC@uregina.ca
| | | Celebrating Student Success | |
Jerit Mitchell
When PhD student Jerit Mitchell first noticed an odd structure in a 2018 scan of Scotty’s rib, he nearly dismissed it.
“I remember showing my supervisors, Dr. Barbi and Dr. McKellar, a strange structure… They were quick to point out that what I discovered could be preserved blood vessels, which has since led to a much more expansive research project.”
That moment of curiosity sparked years of investigation. Using powerful synchrotron X-rays from the Canadian Light Source, the team created a 3D model of both the bone and the vessel structures without damaging the fossil—revealing not only preserved blood vessel structures, but also a healed fracture from what was likely a violent encounter with another dinosaur.
The find is helping scientists understand dinosaur healing potential, compare injuries across species, and explore how life on Earth evolved over millions of years.
Read the full story in Discourse Magazine Watch the video at Scotty the T. rex or read the national coverage at Conversation Canada
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Dr. Ken Wilson
Dr. Ken Wilson is celebrating his forthcoming book, Walking the Bypass: Notes on Place From the Side of the Road, based on his PhD work in MAP's interdisciplinary artistic and media research program, co-supervised by Jim Daschuk and Sherry Farrell-Racette. Ken was that PhD program's first graduate, and his research received the President's Distinguished Graduate Student Award.
Walking the Bypass will be officially released on October 14 by University of Regina Press 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! | | | | | | |
Did you know there is a CESL Job Board? Check it out here.
Open student positions on campus can be found at urcareers.
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Festival of Art and Discourse®
- Sep 25-27
presented by The Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre. This year's theme “Intersect and Intertwine” brings intriguing discussions, workshops, performances, film screenings, and artistic expressions between "town and gown" to explore research and practices that make our world intersect and meanings intertwine.
One Festival. Many voices… where creativity meets conversation, and where ideas come alive!
For more info or register here.
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Project Management 2-Day Workshop - Oct 7 & 8, 9am - 5pm
- This is a two-day workshop, and participants must commit to attending both full days.
- Format: In-person, including a final presentation
- Cost: Free for students (lunch, snacks, and refreshments included)
- Language: English
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Registration is done exclusively through the EDGE platform platform
For more information on the program or steps to register, visit here.
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URQI Awards for 2025
The University of Regina Queer Initiative (URQI) has three awards: Faculty, Student, and Community Awards. The deadline to apply is October 15th, 2025. Awards to begin January 1st, 2026, and are active for one calendar year. For more info, open pdf here or visit here.
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