AECL, CNL, nine universities extend Academic Partnership Program

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories have signed five-year extensions with the nine universities that are participating in CNL’s Academic Partnership Program. The partnership program includes a variety of initiatives—including student learning opportunities, collaborative research, and infrastructure sharing—with the goal of bringing together Canada’s research and development community to support the country’s […]

University of Regina President Jeff Keshen was recently interviewed by the student newspaper The Carillon about key student issues, including the recent student union turmoil, construction on campus, and tuition increases. Keshen explained the history of the University of Regina Student Union’s financial situation and emphasized that core services—including The Carillon itself—are continuing in the […]

The University of Regina has established a five-year partnership with the US-based Howard University that will expand international learning and research opportunities for faculty and students. The partnership agreement covers several initiatives, including educational and research activities; academic material and publication exchange; and reciprocal study, lecture, and discussion opportunities. URegina and Howard University shared that […]

A University of Regina professor has been found liable for defamation and interference with contractual relations after calling a journalist’s book “racist garbage” in a 2017 Facebook post. The book, which challenges the findings of the Neil Stonechild inquiry, was the subject of public criticism by Dr Michelle Stewart. CBC reports that Stewart had not […]

Advocacy organizations and scholars are pushing back against the Government of Ontario’s recently proposed legislation, Bill 33. Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance President Sayak Sneddon-Ghosal and Ontario Student Voices Director of Advocacy Olami Ogunnote both expressed concern about the impacts the bills will have on student services and supports. Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations President […]

The University of Regina has unveiled its Microgrid Living Lab, which will serve as a hub for clean energy research, development, and education. The lab—which CBC says is the first of its kind in Saskatchewan—is independent of the university’s main power grid and draws power from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. […]

The University of Regina’s Child Trauma Research Centre (CTRC) and the Medavie Foundation have created and launched a new resource hub called PSP Youth and Kids. Supported by a $600K grant, the web-based hub will offer resources and training tailored to the mental health needs of children and youth connected to public safety personnel (PSP). […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the official launch of Saskatchewan Open Education Resources, which provides access to academic resources from SK postsecondary institutions. The resources—developed by faculty members at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan—include free textbooks, manuals, and video/audio files. “Open education resources are important tools that help […]

The University of Regina’s La Cité universitaire francophone and the University of Ottawa have signed a memorandum of understanding focussed on bolstering French-language postsecondary education in Saskatchewan. The partnership will involve collaborative efforts in areas such as program development and academic pathways with the goal of advancing inclusive education. “This agreement reflects our values and […]

Cambrian College, New Brunswick Community College, and the University of Regina have shared further information on the measures they are taking in response to their budgetary challenges. Each institution referenced the impact of federal policy changes on their financial situation. Cambrian has announced that it is suspending 10 programs indefinitely and working to reassign affected […]