What does the Humanities Research Institute do?

  • The HRI initiates, supports, and plans research and scholarly activities in the humanities at the University of Regina.
  • The HRI sponsors and organizes public lectures, conferences, symposia, and cultural events, such as the Profiling Scholars Symposia, and the Barbara Powell Memorial Lecture.
  • The HRI helps to develop humanities research activities and capacity by funding research projects, helping students to attend scholarly conferences, helping scholars to develop external funding opportunities, by assisting research collaboration and innovation, and by fostering a vibrant research community on campus.
  • The HRI forges links with the community through collaboration with arts groups and through its public cultural programming, including film screenings, art shows, and literary readings.
  • The HRI develops strong relationships with scholars and researchers worldwide through its Visiting Scholars Program.
  • The HRI promotes outstanding research at the University of Regina through its programming and through its online research showcase: www.humanitiesresearchjournal.ca
  • Humanities researchers at the University of Regina have international profiles as scholars and researchers, promote cultural and social awareness in our community, across the province, and across the nation.
  • Humanities researchers contribute to the educational and research development of University of Regina students, who in turn enrich the work they do and the life of the communities they engage with upon graduation.
  • Humanities research is vital to the scholarly and cultural life of the University of Regina and the communities it serves.

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