It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s Jack Rabbit! 🐇 Created through an outdoor ceramic sculpture course led by alum Brian McArthur BFA’94, Jack is the newest addition to our Outdoor Ceramics and Sculpture Garden on the Academic Green. Hop over to our story for a first look at Jack! bit.ly/47It0V1

🎉 The Canadian Library Assessment Workshop (CLAW) was a success! 55 library professionals from across Canada joined us in Regina on October 27–28 for two days of engaging case studies and hands-on workshops. A big thank you to @uregina.bsky.social for hosting! #CLAW2025 #LibraryAssessment

🎓 The Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield SOM, SVM, CD will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) at #URegina Fall Convocation on Nov. 13! A proud Regina leader and former lieutenant-governor, she truly reflects our motto:“As One Who Serves.” Tune in LIVE on YouTube! www.uregina.ca/convocation/

Reminder: Join Us Tomorrow Night! 💡 Don't miss A Taste of Research: Connecting Minds, Discovering Possibilities — an evening that celebrates the remarkable research happening at the U of R. Bring your curiosity. Register now! ⬇️ uregina.ca/taste-of-research/

🔭 U of R astronomer Dr. Sam Lawler was recently on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social’s Quirks & Quarks to discuss space mirrors. While it could boost solar power, Dr. Lawler warns it threatens astronomy, wildlife & our dark skies. 🌌 🎧Listen here: bit.ly/47xdr3H @sundogplanets.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

Big news for the University of Regina! 📚 The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new four-year funding agreement that will add $250M in operating funding for post-secondary institutions across the province. Learn more: bit.ly/4nBG9Fi

That’s a wrap on Research Week 2025! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating the incredible research happening across our U of R community. Now don’t miss A Taste of Research this Wed, Nov. 5 at @darkehall.bsky.social — an evening of big ideas from inspiring U of R researchers!

Hey, U of R students! 📢 Got a story to tell? Enter @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca's Storytellers Challenge and show how social sciences and humanities research is making a difference — in just 3 minutes or 300 words! 💰 Win up to $4,000 & national recognition! Open to all graduate & undergraduate students.

🚨 New funding alert! The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.58M in Mitacs, creating more experiential learning opportunities for U of R students. Just ask our grad Mesa Kennedy. Her internship became a career, making a real impact at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation. 🙌 bit.ly/3JjDyle

Congratulations to U of R psychology professor Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, recipient of the 2025 Canadian Association on Gerontology’s Contribution to Gerontology Award! 👏 Presented in Montreal, the award honours exceptional — often lifetime — contributions to advancing the study of aging.

Big news! 📢 The UofR has received $8.6M in new federal research funding through @innovation.ca, TIPS & the Research Support Fund. This investment supports research in water protection, sustainability & infrastructure —including new Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs for Dr. Kerri Finlay & Dr. Kelvin Ng.

Nine researchers. One unforgettable night. 💡 Join us for A Taste of Research: Connecting Minds, Discovering Possibilities — an evening of bite-sized, easy-to-understand presentations by some of #URegina’s inspiring researchers. See you on Nov. 5! Register for FREE ⬇️ www.uregina.ca/taste-of-res...

Exciting news for future educators! ✏️📚 #URegina’s Faculty of Education is launching a NEW Online Bachelor of Education After Degree (Elementary) program. Applications are now open for Fall 2026! 🎓 Want to learn more? Join the upcoming information session. ⬇️ bit.ly/3WEPAIN

🍂 Fall is in full colour at the U of R! 🍂 Campus trees are starting to glow in gold, orange, and red — with a few even showing off our U of R colours. 💚💛 Check out the gallery and enjoy the beauty of early fall on campus!

🔬 From lab to land 🌾 Ecoloop—The U of R’s first research venture—is transforming water treatment waste into a circular solution: cleaning pollution, fertilizing soil & saving millions in landfill costs. A Sask. innovation with global impact! 🌎 bit.ly/4nkemcV

For Dr. David Bloom, BSc’73, giving back is personal. In honour of the grandmother and aunt who raised him, he created a bursary to support Education students overcoming neglect, abuse, or poverty while in the social care system. Read more in our Donor Impact Report: www.uregina.ca/alumni-and-f...

Time’s almost up to vote in #ScienceExposed 2025—voting closes this Sunday!⏰ Two U of R grad students are finalists in the competition: 📸 Ali Molaeitabari, "Fungal Poppy" 📸 Jade Fisher, "Synaptic Sunset" Let’s celebrate their incredible research—cast your vote today! ❎ bit.ly/4pv4VZJ #GoFarUofR

What happens when students decide where a donation is spent? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ U of R Education students are shaping the vision for a transformed Teaching Preparation Centre—made possible by Dr. @maxschmeiser.bsky.social and Maria Schmeiser, along with the Faculty of Education. 📰 bit.ly/4gxlY9A #URinspiring

Elbows up… for change. 💪 U of R's Dr. @larenah.bsky.social co-authors a new @ca.theconversation.com piece on the Future of Sport Commission — calling for safe, fair, and accessible sport for all.

Big congrats to Jon Ryan, inductee into the #UofRSportsHallofFame! 🏆 From starring with the U of R Rams and winning a Hardy Cup, to 14+ seasons in the CFL & NFL — Jon’s career is nothing short of legendary. Though he can’t attend on Oct. 24, we’re proud to honour his achievements! 🎟️ bit.ly/45GRIWp

Baruch Sokaribo's life ended suddenly on his way to Convocation in 2024. In his honour, the U of R community has created a scholarship in Math & Stats so his spirit of learning and achievement will continue to support future students. Read more: bit.ly/3IhscxG #URinspiring

Congrats to U of R’s delegates selected for the 2025 Science Meets Parliament program!👏 Dr. Natasha Gallant • Dr. Miranda Field • Dr. Emily Duncan They’ll share their expertise on Parliament Hill, strengthening the link between research and policy in Canada. 💡 bit.ly/4mnirvP #SciParl2025 #CdnSci

Look up… look way up! 🌲 In Saskatchewan’s Cypress Hills, U of R biologists are using drones, data, and decades of research to uncover how forests respond to drought — and why these insights matter for the health of ecosystems worldwide. 📖 Read the full story in Discourse Magazine: bit.ly/47FZukh

With a $150K gift from BMO, U of R Press will launch the 2025 Saskatchewan Indigenous Language Books series, with new resources in Cree, Swampy Cree, Blackfoot, Nakota, Anishinaabe, and Dene — supporting reclamation and revitalization of these languages. 📚 bit.ly/467kY8C #URinspiring #GoFarUofR

Big news! 🤝 The U of R and @metisnationsask.bsky.social have signed a Citizenship Agreement that formalizes how Métis Nation citizenship is verified. This agreement ensures Métis citizens have fair access to scholarships, hiring & research opportunities at U of R. Read more: bit.ly/48bvhJZ 📸 MN–S

Thanks #CBC 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 for visiting my lab @uregina.bsky.social and highlighting our interdisciplinary collaboration with Indigenous Elders and colleagues at FNU Tune in at ~1 hr:43 min. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

🎨 Aspiring artists and entrepreneurs—take note! The U of R’s Stefan Legacy Bursary is helping students in the Faculty of M.A.P. and the new GATE Centre follow their dreams. Thanks to alumni Mark & Janice Stefan for paying it forward! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VejqTW #URinspiring #GoFarUofR

Coming to you LIVE from the University of Regina! 🎧🎤 CBC Saskatchewan's The Morning Edition was on campus bright and early today, chatting with students, faculty, staff and alumni. Missed it live? You can catch the recording here: bit.ly/46xRsZI

👏 Congrats to Ali Bernard, 2025 inductee into the #UofRSportsHallofFame! From U of R Cougars national titles to the 2008 & 2012 Olympics, Ali's legacy as an athlete, pioneer, and mentor continues to inspire the next generation of female wrestlers. Celebrate with us on Oct. 24! 🎟️ bit.ly/45GRIWp

Thanks to the incredible support of the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation at the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, the U of R’s Cypress Hills Field Station has been beautifully upgraded with modern labs, improved accommodations, and accessible facilities. Learn more! bit.ly/46jqSSN

The University of Regina's 2024–2025 Donor Impact Report is now live! 📔 Discover how every gift helps build a stronger community and supports our students in their pursuit of knowledge and understanding. See the impact of your generosity: bit.ly/4gyfsyN

The AdHum Pit is officially open! 🙌 This iconic campus space just got a major upgrade—flexible seating, better accessibility, and gorgeous new Indigenous artworks. Perfect for studying, hanging out, or hosting events. Learn more: 📰 bit.ly/4m9q4FU

Congrats to Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos from #URegina’s Dept. of Psychology & Centre on Aging and Health on being named Fellow of the @src-rsc.bsky.social! Dr. H pioneered research methods used worldwide to assess pain in older adults with dementia & advanced understanding of contributors to pain.

Congrats to Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton from #URegina’s Department of Psychology and @ptsslab.bsky.social on being named a Fellow of the @src-rsc.bsky.social’s Class of 2025! His award-winning research is advancing the mental health of first responders and their families across Canada, and beyond. 👏

MRSA is one of Canada’s most dangerous antibiotic-resistant infections & Indigenous communities face it at higher rates. New research between U of R, Elders & First Nations University shows Prairie plants like bergamot, dock & dandelion may help fight it. 🦠 Learn more in Discourse! bit.ly/45CgQNv

Can we trust child eyewitnesses? 👁👁 Mistaken IDs are a leading cause of wrongful convictions. Now, U of R researchers @shaelyncarr.bsky.social & @kailabruer.bsky.social are testing new lineup techniques to make children’s testimony more reliable. Read more @ca.theconversation.com: bit.ly/3VdPreG

👏 Congratulations to Neale Partington CA’89, recipient of the Innovation Award at the 2025 #UofRAlumniAwards! From reviving The Big Book Sale to leading the Seniors’ University Group, Neale’s leadership and volunteerism continue to make a difference. Learn more & join us Oct. 24! 👑 bit.ly/45GRIWp

E. coli: friend AND foe! 🦠 It can make us sick—but it’s also been our microbial partner for ages, helping with digestion and immunity. Now, a $1.14M U of R project led by Dr. Mohan Babu is digging deeper into how this tiny organism really works. Learn more in Discourse Magazine! bit.ly/3HDE2Sl

New look. Same grit. We're loving the refreshed logos for the Cougars and Rams! 😍 www.uregina.ca/stories/2025...

Creatine isn’t just for the gym. 💪 It fuels high-intensity workouts AND supports brain health and metabolism, according to new research from the University of Regina. 📖 Read more in @ca.theconversation.com → bit.ly/4oycb6w

The University of Regina is revitalizing Project Resilience! The unique program helps ensure Afghan women students can remain safe and stable while pursuing their studies at the U of R. To learn more about the students, or to donate, click the story below. bit.ly/3Jcy4Z3

Congrats to Dr. Amy Richter BASc’15, MASc’17, PhD’21! 👏 This year’s #UofRAlumniAwards Outstanding Young Alumni recipient is driving waste recycling innovation across Canada while mentoring future engineers. Learn more about Amy & get tickets for our Oct. 24 celebration! 👑 bit.ly/45GRIWp

Scotty the T. rex lived 66 million years ago…but his story is still being written. In this latest @ca.theconversation.com article, #UofRegina researchers say a recent discovery offers rare clues to how #dinosaurs healed, bringing their ancient lives into sharper focus. Dig deeper. ⤵️ bit.ly/3J8SdPH

Congrats to Richard Kies, BAdmin’93, CPR’03, recipient of the Dr. Robert & Norma Ferguson Outstanding Service Award at the 2025 #UofRAlumniAwards!👏 A nonprofit leader & dedicated volunteer, he’s spent decades serving his community. Learn more about Richard & get tickets for Oct. 24! bit.ly/45GRIWp

More than $8M in federal research funding for 66 #UofRegina researchers who are exploring everything from AI in agriculture to mental health in cystic fibrosis care. Congrats to Banting Fellow Dr. Emily Duncan + Vanier Scholar Anna Dollimount! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3Hcgcgg

👏 Congratulations to Lisa McIntyre, BAdmin’12, MAdmin’18, recipient of the Distinguished Humanitarian & Community Service Award at the 2025 #UofRAlumniAwards! A dedicated leader, entrepreneur & advocate, she’s helping build a stronger community. Learn more & get tickets for Oct. 24! bit.ly/45GRIWp

U of R alumni Greg Campbell BFA'84, BJC'95 and Marcel Asselin BEd'86 rekindled a decades-old friendship while trekking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. ⛰️ Read about their unforgettable journey in Degrees magazine: www.degreesmagazine.ca/seize-the-da... #GoFarUofR

The University of Regina's Dr. Andrew Eaton is partnering with AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan to bring STI testing and health info to pop-up sites around Regina this summer. It’s care, education, and harm reduction—right where it’s needed. Learn more: 📰 www.uregina.ca/news/2025/gr...

👏 Dr. Merelda Fiddler-Potter is the Distinguished Professional Achievement Award recipient at the 2025 University of Regina Alumni Awards & Sports Hall of Fame! A Cree-Métis scholar & changemaker, her work spans media, academia & Indigenous policy. www.uregina.ca/alumni-and-f... #UofRAlumniAwards

👏 Congrats to The Honourable Ralph Goodale, PC — recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Alumni Awards & Sports Hall of Fame! A leader in Canadian public service for 40+ years, his legacy is one of integrity, innovation & impact. www.uregina.ca/alumni-and-f... #UofRAlumniAwards