research
USask makes strides in international subject rankings
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in four subject areas, according to a recent publication.
students
USask honours achievements of two new Rhodes Scholars
Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have been selected to receive prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for the second time in two years. Only 11 scholarships are awarded to students across the country each year.
research
Spotlight on USask History: The CLS Shining a Light on the Path to Brilliance
Twenty years ago this fall, CBC’s Peter Mansbridge hosted The National from the centre of USask’s huge synchrotron experimental hall to mark the impending launch of the nation’s largest science project in a generation—the Canadian Light Source (CLS).
community
USask celebrates honorary degree recipients at Fall Convocation
During Fall Convocation on November 13, graduating students from colleges across campus, along with members of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community, paid tribute to the university’s latest honorary degree recipients.
research
USask researcher wins prestigious award for turning waste into high-value products
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Dr. Bishnu Acharya (PhD) has been awarded the prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award, for his research into turning canola, oat and flax waste into feed for microbes, nutritional food additives and sustainable packaging.
research
USask researchers first to move nanorobots through blood vessels
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumours with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care.
research
USask and MN–S government agreement supports high-impact research with and for Métis communities
A recent agreement between the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) government aims to enhance research impact for and with Métis citizens.