University of Regina to host Grade 10 and 11 students from across the country through new partnership with Shad Canada
Thanks to a partnership agreement with Shad Canada, the University of Regina will see top Canadian high school students participate in a month-long summer study program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), as well as entrepreneurship and innovation.
“We are excited to be partnering with Shad on this innovative program that will bring some of the most talented high school students in the country to learn and study at the University of Regina,” said david Gregory, Interim Provost and Vice-President (Academic). “Since signing the agreement, the University has been working with our community, Indigenous partners and Shad to create a unique educational experience that will further develop the potential of these exceptional students.”
Shad Canada operates across Canada, placing students in STEAM courses through their network of 26 partnering universities. Each Shad campus offers unique programming where students connect to mentors, prepare for post-secondary, and get an immersive experience with hands-on learning.
The University of Regina will see its first intake of at least 80 students in July 2025. The students will be selected by Shad through a competitive process based on their academic performance, leadership, creativity, and initiative. Focusing on innovation, community engagement, and entrepreneurship, the Shad program at the U of R will be overseen by the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Center in collaboration with other campus partners.
“Shad is on an ambitious plan to impact even more high school students across the country,” said Tim Jackson, CEO, Shad Canada. “We are thrilled to have the University of Regina join the team so more students can discover new areas of study, access academics and business leaders, and reach new heights of personal development.”
The U of R program will include academic components in STEAM, entrepreneurship, and team-based projects, as well as social and recreational components featuring on and off-campus activities that enhance wellness and provide exposure to the geography and culture of the region. The students will also be introduced to local Indigenous communities and traditional knowledge resources.
The University of Regina joins 25 other universities in Canada that host Shad students. The program is supported financially by corporations, government, universities and other organizations, and by fees paid by student participants.
Students can learn more about Shad and apply for the Summer 2025 program at Shad Canada. Applications close December 1, 2024.
For more information:
Jennifer RossShad Canada
226-751-3704
jennifer@shad.ca
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About Shad Canada
Shad Canada is a STEAM and entrepreneurship program for students in grades 10 and 11. During the month-long program students live on campus and participate in a real-world design challenge that prepares them to take on social and economic challenges. Shad’s program is transformational and life-changing, and many Shad alumni go on to innovate and start their own businesses. Shad has 26 campus partners, a network of more than 23,000 program graduates and has been running STEAM programs since 1980. Learn more at shad.ca.
About the University of Regina
2024 marks our 50th anniversary as an independent University (although our roots as Regina College date back more than a century!). As we celebrate our past, we work towards a future that is as limitless as the prairie horizon. We support the health and well-being of our more than 17,000 students and provide them with hands-on learning opportunities to develop career-ready graduates – more than 90,000 alumni enrich communities in Saskatchewan and around the globe. Our research enterprise has grown to 21 research centres and includes 9 Canada Research Chairs. Our campuses are on Treaties 4 and 6 - the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation. We seek to grow our relationships with Indigenous communities to build a more inclusive future.
Let’s go far, together.