Dr. Vanessa Mathews

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vanessa Mathews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Regina. She completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, with a research focus on urban sustainability, planning, and the cultural geographies of craft beer. Her current projects include investigating the impact of craft breweries in small towns and exploring the role of historic buildings in urban environments. Mathews has published several articles in major journals, including the Canadian Geographer and Urban Geography, addressing issues such as gentrification, urban public spaces, and adaptive reuse. She actively engages with various communities through interviews and podcasts, discussing topics related to urban geography and the socio-economic implications of craft beer culture. Through her teaching and research, she contributes to the understanding of how urban spaces are shaped and experienced by different communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK

Teaches and conducts research in the areas of urban geography, sustainability, and cultural geographies.

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.