U of S researchers create link between Brazilian and Canadian synchrotrons
Research News
April 30, 2012, 11:36 am
Use of advanced internet technology to bring scientists and leading-edge research infrastructure together half a world apart has been demonstrated between the national synchrotron facilities of Canada and Brazil.
Time in a bottle
By OCN
April 30, 2012, 11:18 am
This first-century blue glass flask from the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon is one of more than 75 pieces of ancient glass and pottery that make up the Arthur and Beatrice Minden collection currently on display in the university’s Museum of Antiquities. The artifacts were donated to the museum by the Minden’s children and are valued at over $100,000.
President’s Residence to get summer renovation
Colleen MacPherson
April 30, 2012, 8:33 am
The iconic President’s Residence at the University of Saskatchewan is scheduled for a makeover this summer.
Continue Reading →
Seeing education in 3-D
Mark Ferguson
April 27, 2012, 9:57 am
Bill Nixon has seen the future of education, and it is three-dimensional.
Continue Reading →
On Campus News April 27
By OCN
April 27, 2012, 9:04 am
The April 27 issue of On Campus News features stories on the President’s Residence makeover, the strategic enrolment management project and an overview of TABBS, the university’s new budgeting model.
MacKinnon reflects on strengths, questions in final GAA speech
By OCN
April 27, 2012, 7:54 am
In his final address as president to the General Academic Assembly, Peter MacKinnon chose to highlight three strengths in the Canadian post-secondary sector as well as three big questions institutions in that sector face, and how the University of Saskatchewan fits into each.
Continue Reading →
Business students head to Israel
By OCN
April 26, 2012, 1:08 pm
A group of 16 students from the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business, Dean Daphne Taras and Saskatchewan businesspeople leave for Israel and Jordan April 30, and will spend almost two weeks in the region exploring similarities and differences in business, entrepreneurship and culture.
Continue Reading →
Preparing for the new president
By OCN
April 26, 2012, 10:21 am
There are always a few things that need to be done when a new employee joins an organization, but when that new employee is moving into the president’s office, the list gets just a little bit longer.
Continue Reading →
JSGS students offering pro bono work through The Policy Shop
By Jennifer Robertson
April 24, 2012, 1:15 pm
Individuals from the University of Saskatchewan Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Students’ Association are helping not-for-profit and charity organizations in the province by providing free research, analytic and strategic services.
U of S researchers partner with First Nations, U of R, FNUniv on $1.5 million respiratory health initiative
Research news
April 24, 2012, 11:28 am
Saskatchewan First Nations communities may soon breathe easier thanks to knowledge created by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and First Nations University of Canada, in partnership with the communities of Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, and Montreal Lake Cree Nation.
Students pursue interests through learning communities
By OCN
April 19, 2012, 9:46 am
The opportunity to engage with their peers and at the same time support the priorities of their university is proving to be very popular with U of S undergraduate students.
Continue Reading →
U of S researchers find bat-killing fungus is European invader
by Myrna MacDonald
April 18, 2012, 11:03 am
Results from an experiment conducted in a University of Saskatchewan bio-safety lab suggest that bats in North America are dying from a European strain of fungus recently introduced to Canada and the United States.
College of Medicine moving forward with accreditation action plan
By OCN
April 16, 2012, 1:56 pm
With a comprehensive action plan in place and changes already being implemented, the dean of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is confident the accreditation bodies for medical schools in Canada will be satisfied with the college’s progress toward full compliance with accreditation standards.
Continue Reading →
U of S Board of Governors announces 2012-13 tuition rates
By OCN
April 16, 2012, 1:48 pm
The University of Saskatchewan’s Board of Governors has approved tuition increases that average 4.4 per cent across a variety of programs for the 2012-13 academic year. Tuition will constitute approximately 22.5 per cent of the university’s operating budget, and support core academic programs and services as well as improvements in teaching, learning, and the student experience.
Unique partnership creates UN internships for U of S students
Tara Donovan
April 16, 2012, 10:55 am
University of Saskatchewan students are the first in the world to participate in a unique partnership between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Universities of Canada (UCAN).
Continue Reading →
© University of Saskatchewan