URegina, USask, AECL, CNL sign MOA to advance nuclear research, innovation

The University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate on the advancement of nuclear research and innovation. The MOA establishes a collaborative framework on key areas such as joint research projects, faculty exchanges, and specialized educational programs. The agreement also will enable shared access to infrastructure and expertise. Through the agreement, URegina and USask have additionally joined CNL’s Academic Partnership Program, which facilitates partnerships between universities to develop talent, expand research networks and programs, and benefit from shared expertise and infrastructure. USask says that it is one of Western Canada’s first universities to join the program.