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The University of Regina, which had previously said it will cap enrolment to its faculty of engineering and applied science this fall, has now confirmed a number of job losses and the elimination of roles.

With the university budget’s release on May 5 Vianne Timmons, president of the University of Regina, announced then that there would be layoffs. It is now clear what that means.

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Due to the University Club’s closure, 13 staff will lose their jobs and 21 in total will be laid off, including some academic staff working in term positions.

A university statement Tuesday said affected departments include the faculties of arts; science; education; nursing; media; art and performance; and social work. Also affected are the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative,facilities management, the library and human resources. Affected staff have now been notified.

Due to a tight budget and a decrease in provincial government funding, this is the second year in a row the university is capping enrolment in one of its most popular faculties.