Two members of the ScienceStudio team: Dong Liu, project programmer and PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan (left) and Elder Matias, ScienceStudio project leader at the Canadian Light Source, working in the VESPERS beamline endstation at the CLS on the U of S campus.

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.

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U of S student interns, from left to right, Tanveer Islam, Penelope Sanz, Debora Senger, Luke Atazona, Aleksandra Ilic, Saule Burkitbayeva, and Everett Berg

Unique partnership creates UN internships for U of S students

Tara Donovan
April 16, 2012, 10:55 am

University of Saskatchewan students will be the first in the world to participate in a unique partnership between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Universities of Canada (UCAN).

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Professor Mary Eberts at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre reopening March 30

Diefenbaker Canada Centre gallery reopens to the public

By OCN
March 30, 2012, 3:46 pm

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) reopened its gallery doors to the public earlier today following extensive renovations made possible through a funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan.

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Greg Poelzer, left, and NArFU delegates Submitted photo

Partnership in the north

Colleen Cameron
March 13, 2012, 7:55 am

A recent visit by a delegation of Arctic researchers from Russia’s Northern Arctic Federal University (NArFU) has led to a new partnership that will support more northern research and enriched Arctic program options for U of S students.

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Adil Nazarali with orphaned children in Uganda

Funding program builds connections

By Lisa Buchanan
March 1, 2012, 9:14 am

A funding program unique to the University of Saskatchewan is allowing researchers and students to pursue work around the world and, for one recipient, make an unexpected U of S connection.

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Centre marks International Year of Co-operatives

Nora Russell
March 1, 2012, 9:11 am

The University of Saskatchewan’s Centre for the Study of Co-operatives is celebrating the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2012, proclaimed to recognize the contributions co-operatives make to the social and economic development of communities around the world. 

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Clement Chartier with the Prime Minister and Governor General

Three U of S alumni honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

By Derrick Kunz
February 10, 2012, 3:46 pm

Three University of Saskatchewan alumni were among the first 60 Canadians to receive Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals during a special ceremony in Ottawa’s Rideau Hall on February 6.

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Provost Brett Fairbairn

Making a difference: Provost’s Academic Address 2012

Colleen MacPherson
February 10, 2012, 9:08 am

As the University of Saskatchewan approaches the milestone of a one-billion-dollar budget, Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn used his fourth annual academic address to explore whether universities provide value for that level of investment by making a positive difference in the world. And his conclusion was an unequivocal yes.

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Dr. James Carmalt

Surveying for Cushing’s disease

By OCN
February 9, 2012, 2:18 pm

Cushing’s disease is considered one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders of horses — especially as the equine population continues to age. But just how common is the disease internationally?

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Dr. Kieran Conway working in Mozambique

Connecting medical students with the world

Shannon Boklaschuk
February 2, 2012, 10:24 am

An innovative program offered by the U of S College of Medicine is connecting future physicians with marginalized communities and is helping medical students learn more about the social determinants of health – both at home and internationally.

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David Zhang

What it means to be made in Saskatchewan

Colleen MacPherson
January 27, 2012, 11:20 am

Made in Canada. Made in the US. Made in China. They are all labels that say something about a product, and labels that many consumers pay close attention to, but what about made in Saskatchewan? How is the province marketing its products to the world, and is anyone noticing?

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A vintage college 'E' sweater

College of Engineering celebrates 100 years

By OCN
January 26, 2012, 9:57 am

Plans have been in the works for almost three years and now, the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan is set to spend 2012 celebrating its 100th anniversary.

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Patricio Desjardins

U of S geologist wins Canada-wide thesis award

By Kirk Sibbald
January 20, 2012, 9:53 am

Patricio Desjardins, a former PhD student in the Department of Geological Sciences, recently received the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologist’s (CSPG) Best PhD Thesis Award for 2011.

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René Raúl Drucker-Colín

U of S alumnus wins UNESCO Kalinga Prize

By OCN
January 19, 2012, 1:34 pm

René Raúl Drucker-Colín, a U of S alumnus and an eminent researcher who brought small doses of science to the general public in his home country of Mexico, is the winner of the 2011 UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science.

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Peter MacKinnon

Peter MacKinnon named Officer of the Order of Canada

By OCN
December 31, 2011, 10:23 am

University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada, an honour that recognizes his significant achievements and service.

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