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U of R Canstruction Team's Souperman structure selected to compete for International People's Choice Award

Heidi Smithson — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:31 -0500

Superman, the larger-than-life, original superhero, was the inspiration for this year’s Engineering and Applied Science Canstruction entry: Souperman, Man of Tin.

Researchers win 2012 Paragon Award of Innovation

Heidi Smithson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:46:21 -0500

Researchers from the University of Regina’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science received the 2012 Paragon Award of Innovation for their revolutionary research and development in hydrogen production.

The award was presented at the Regina Chamber of Commerce’s Paragon Awards banquet on April 5, 201

$800,000 in Funding Announced for Oil and Gas Research

Heidi Smithson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:32:28 -0600

The Petroleum Technology Research Centre and the University of Regina are receiving over $800,000 in federal and provincial funding through the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) to support research into innovative oil and gas production technologies including technologies

What are the Hottest Technology Jobs? - Globe and Mail answers this question

Heidi Smithson — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:09:16 -0500

An item in the Globe and Mail today answers the question "What are the hottest tech jobs in Canada?".

The answer: "health, computer technology, telecommunications and various engineering fields."

For example, according to the article, "the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and t

New Hydrogen Production Pilot Plant to be Built at University of Regina

Heidi Smithson — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:29:08 -0500

The federal and provincial governments announce new funding to commission a new hydrogen production pilot plant at the University of Regina...

Clean burning, and producing only wa

TransitLive Team Receives Innovation Award

Heidi Smithson — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:50:00 -0500

Anyone who's ever waited on a dark, frosty morning or a chilly, rainy day for a bus that's running late has probably wished a mi

Canstruction 2011 - U of R Team Hops into Action and Builds on Past Success

Heidi Smithson — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:11:00 -0500

The 2011 Canstruction team poses for a celebratory picture in front of their completed structure - "Cancun Bunny".

Will you get your money's worth from your degree?

Heidi Smithson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:47:56 -0500

A recent article in the Regina Leader-Post answers the question "Is a degree really worth it these days?", and the answer is a resounding "Yes!". Despite recent trends that suggest undergraduate degrees are no longer as valuable - that what Canada needs more is skilled labourers - the article points out several key stud

U of R Wind Turbine Installed

Heidi Smithson — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:44:56 -0500

Wind power is being harnessed and converted to electrical power at the University of Regina.

The U of R and Innovation Place installed a 3.5kW Cleanfield Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) on the penthouse roof of 2 Research Drive on Global Wind Day, June 15, 2010.

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