Saskatchewan residents are banding together and pledging their upcoming SGI rebates to help maintain the province’s grasslands. The movement, started by University of Regina Professor Marc Spooner, has already raised over $10,000. Spooner says he wanted to use the extra money to leave a lasting legacy. “For something like that, it should be something tangible, […]
The University of Regina says they’re excited to be hosting Western Hockey League teams during the shortened bubble season set to begin in 11 days. Five of the seven teams in the WHL’s East Division will be staying in U of R residence, with the remaining teams staying in residence at Luther College at the […]
The University of Regina has confirmed to its students that their Spring Convocation will be held virtually. The event was scheduled to take place in person June 9th-11th. The school says COVID-19 remains a significant threat in the community, and even with vaccines being administered, it is unlikely health guidelines will change significantly in the […]
It’s been a strange year for the University of Regina. The U of R has only allowed certain labs and workshops to take place in-person. Despite everything going virtual, the U of R saw an increase in enrolment this year. Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Thomas Chase says all things considered with the COVID- 19 pandemic, […]
University of Regina students have been notified that a software system used to prevent cheating on exams was hacked. Associate Vice-President of Information Services, Art Exner says the Proctortrack service was turned off after its parent company’s system was breached. Exner says while only 10 percent of the U of R’s courses use the service, […]
The University of Regina is confirming a one percent increase in students enrolled for the fall semester, marking a 12th consecutive year of enrolment growth. 16,664 students are enrolled, compared to 16,501 students in 2019. Interim University President Thomas Chase says there are some real areas of strength being highlighted in the numbers. “There’s real […]
Students, staff and faculty at the University of Regina now have access to a mental wellness hub. Counselling Services Manager Dr. Jenny Keller says this puts several pieces of mental wellness information in one place. “If faculty, staff, and students are looking for information, they can go to the website,” said Keller. “There are links […]
Masks will be mandatory at all University of Regina campuses starting September 1st. The move was announced by the school on social media. Before the mandate came in, students, faculty, and staff were asked to only visit campuses when absolutely necessary and to wear a mask while doing so. According to the U of R, […]
A decision by USports Canada to not allow football players who will turn 25 by the time the 2021 season starts to play is one which has upset many across the country including the head coach of the U of R Rams. Mark McConkey says this is a move that leaves him shaking his head. “I don’t […]
A professor at the University of Regina has been given close to $1 million dollars from the federal government for research into gaps in therapy and diagnosis of COVID-19. Dr. Mohan Babu, an associate professor of biochemistry is focusing on the testing and diagnosis of asymptomatic and mild symptomatic people. Dr. Babu says the money […]
