Researchers receive funding to develop better kidney dialysis
Research News
September 30, 2011, 1:02 pm
U of S researchers Dr. Ahmed Shoker and Assem Hedayat have been awarded $789,000 to develop and commercialize new dialysis technology that promises to reduce the length and number of sessions required by patients with kidney disease.
On-farm experience leads to veterinary career
By Lynne Gunville
September 30, 2011, 9:06 am
Veterinary medicine became a potential career option for Paul Hardes while he was growing up on his family’s mixed farm near Paradise Hill, Sask.
U of S announces new admissions policy for Alberta students
By OCN
September 29, 2011, 3:03 pm
A new policy at the University of Saskatchewan puts Alberta students on a level playing field with their Canadian counterparts when applying for undergraduate admission.
Leslie and Irene Dubé make generous donation to the U of S Health Sciences project
By OCN
September 29, 2011, 10:57 am
Philanthropists Les and Irene Dubé have made a $10 million donation to support the Health Sciences project at the University of Saskatchewan.
Describing “us”
By Colleen MacPherson
September 28, 2011, 9:02 am
Ambitious. Curious. Prestigious. These words and several others that also end in “us” are being used in a campaign designed to continue solidifying the institution’s unique position in Canada’s post-secondary sector.
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The question and answer team
By Colleen MacPherson
September 28, 2011, 8:24 am
The team of U of S employees who take calls from prospective students, their parents and their school counsellors talk to tens of thousands of people a year. It’s no wonder that sometimes the questions are a little strange.
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Apple skins could hold the key to “green” sunscreen: researchers
By Victoria Martinez
September 27, 2011, 9:30 am
Since plants need sunlight to survive and can’t go hide in the shade, they need to make their own sun protection.
Improving services, processes
By Colleen MacPherson
September 27, 2011, 7:58 am
Some changes have already been made and others are in the works as the university begins implementing the first stages of the Service and Process Enhancement Project (SPEP).
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On Campus News issue for Sept. 23, 2011
By OCN
September 26, 2011, 1:45 pm
The September 23, 2011 issue of On Campus News features the Prime Minister opening the new International Vaccine Centre, a $6.5 million gift to the new Graduate House at College Quarter and much more….
Gardening provides good food, good fun
By Mark Ferguson
September 26, 2011, 10:12 am
A study by the U of S and the Saskatoon Health Region is proving that growing food in community gardens is great for nutritional health and even better for the social experience of the people involved.
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Bacteria in a bottle
By Kris Foster
September 22, 2011, 10:49 am
Beer can get sick, becoming ridden with bacteria, just like us humans. It is a topic that has been on Barry Ziola’s mind since the mid ‘80s.
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U of S health scientist elected to prestigious national scholarly society
Research News
September 22, 2011, 10:47 am
Andrew Potter, director and CEO of the U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) has been elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Science (CAHS), joining a distinguished group of health and biomedical science leaders.
Reynolds focuses on building Aboriginal awareness
By Kris Foster
September 22, 2011, 10:26 am
Aboriginal initiatives have been a significant aspect of the university’s integrated plans, and the College of Education is following suit in its new plan with a comprehensive training program for faculty and staff.
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USSU reviews vision, mission, value
By OCN
September 22, 2011, 10:23 am
With the Place Riel project wrapped up, the U of S Students’ Union (USSU) can turn its attention elsewhere, namely tidying its bylaws and rethinking its vision, mission and values.
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University of Saskatchewan marks new milestones in student housing
By OCN
September 20, 2011, 2:31 pm
The University of Saskatchewan celebrated two important student housing milestones Sept. 19: the opening of the College Quarter undergraduate residence, and the $6.5 million donation from U of S alumnus Dr. Russell Morrison and his wife, Dr. Katherine Morrison, toward the construction of a new graduate residence that will be know as Graduate House.
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