USask researchers paving the way to better HIV treatments -
SASKATOON – The human immune deficiency virus (HIV) first entered public consciousness in the early 1980s, after cases of unfamiliar and deadly illnesses began to overwhelm medical centres across North America.
USask launches micro-credential focusing on adult depression -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Nursing is offering a new micro-credential that will equip students with the ability to update their knowledge and skills in the care and treatment of individuals living with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as clinical depression.
Innovative Hepatitis C Roadmap aims to boost access to care in the Prairies -
SASKATOON – A new evidence-based resource has been launched to help eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat in the Prairie provinces.
USask-city research aims to improve supply chains, shorten water main break repairs -
SASKATOON – A project jointly led by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and officials with the City of Saskatoon will help keep the city well-prepared for major pipe breakages.
Four USask educators honoured with provincial teaching award -
SASKATOON – Four educators from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are being recognized with a Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Teaching Award for their commitment to student learning and success.
USask to host Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will host the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) from May 26 to June 6, 2025, in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the USask College of Engineering – a first-of-its-kind program in Western Canada.
USask honours achievements of two new Rhodes Scholars -
SASKATOON – 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.
USask researchers first to move nanorobots through blood vessels -
SASKATOON – 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.
USask makes strides in international subject rankings -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in four subject areas, according to a recent publication.
USask signs MOA with national groups to advance nuclear research, innovation -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask), Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate on nuclear research and innovation.
Brownlee Family Foundation supports premiere business summit at USask -
SASKATOON – A significant gift from the Brownlee Family Foundation will support the establishment and operations of the Prairie Business Summit at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business.
USask to host 96th annual Remembrance Day ceremony -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) community, members of the public and the media are invited to gather for USask’s 96th annual wreath-laying ceremony and brief program on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Memorial Gates in honour of Remembrance Day.
Fall Convocation to welcome 944 more USask alumni -
SASKATOON – Fall Convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place on Wednesday, November 13.
New Prairie business event at USask to benefit local community -
SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the announcement of a new Prairie business summit that will soon be premiering at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business.
USask announces new micro-credentials in sustainable irrigation -
SASKATOON – Two new micro-credentials at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) provide professionals the opportunity to gain knowledge in water management and irrigation agronomy.
Setting the scene for a spooky time at USask’s Diefenbaker Canada Centre -
SASKATOON – With over a century of rich history, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is renowned for its stunning architecture, world-class research, and exceptional academic excellence.
USask celebrates Federated Co-operatives Limited’s support and unveils new dedicated space -
SASKATOON – Over the course of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Be What the World Needs campaign, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has contributed nearly $4.5 million to various scholarships, programs and initiatives, which includes renewed support of $1.3 million for the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC).
USask to award highest honour to two new recipients -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will pay tribute to two champions of their communities next month.
USask to celebrate significant support from Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will celebrate generous and ongoing financial support from Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) — a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative — including $1.3 million in renewed funding for the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC).
USask researchers use salmon migration data to reveal ecological impacts -
SASKATOON – While salmon is often celebrated for its health benefits in our diets, new findings from an international team of researchers including members from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) show that these fish play a crucial role in supporting ecosystem health as well.
USask building on strong performance in Times Higher Education rankings -
SASKATOON – For the second year in a row, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has maintained its strong position as a research and scholarly institution in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Shklanka gift to advance critical minerals research at USask -
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) alumni Dr. Roman Shklanka (BA’51, BComm’53, MA’57 and PhD’63 from Stanford University) and Patricia Shklanka (BSc’58) have generously donated $3 million to create the Shklanka Chair in Precambrian Critical Minerals Systems in the Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Arts and Science.
USask alumnus enhances university’s Picasso print collection -
SASKATOON – One of the world’s foremost art dealers and internationally renowned experts in Pablo Picasso prints is enriching the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) art collection by donating three additional powerful Picasso pieces to his alma mater.
USask to host event addressing climate change crisis -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites media to attend a public lecture with renowned historian, journalist, and author Gwynne Dyer.
USask researchers navigating complex systems to preserve Prairie wetlands -
SASKATOON – New research looks at the numerous impacts of wetland drainage.
Innovation Saskatchewan invests $400K in Fedoruk Centre to advance nuclear research -
SASKATOON – Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $400,000 in the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (Fedoruk Centre) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to support and expand nuclear research in the province.
USask, Sask Polytech continue transfer agreement for mining engineering tech students -
SASKATOON – Qualifying graduates who complete a Saskatchewan Polytechnic Mining Engineering Technology diploma will continue to have the option to transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Geological Engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). This means students can graduate with both a Sask Polytech diploma and a USask degree after only five years of study.
Vetavision 2024 showcases veterinary medicine on USask campus -
SASKATOON – Veterinary students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) welcome people of all ages to explore the world of veterinary medicine during Vetavision, a family-friendly public open house that takes place at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on Sept. 20 and 21.
USask honours outstanding graduates with achievement awards -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is announcing the 2024 winners of the Alumni Achievement Awards, one of the university’s highest honours. This year’s six recipients embody the university’s aspiration to Be What the World Needs because of their significant accomplishments and contributions since graduating from USask.
USask and St. Peter’s College celebrate nursing program in Muenster -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and St. Peter’s College invite media to be part of an announcement regarding post-secondary nursing education in Muenster.
USask’s cutting-edge soil science laboratory receives $760K -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received more than three quarters of a million dollars to conduct soil research more quickly, efficiently and with greater detail than ever before.
USask researcher named co-chair of United Nations advisory board -
SASKATOON – Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) is co-ordinating activities for the United Nations International Year of Glacier Preservation, which will be observed in 2025.
Renowned USask researcher named Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellow -
SASKATOON – A top University of Saskatchewan (USask) health researcher renowned for her work in Indigenous wellness is now a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).
USask Giving Day to drive support for key campaign pillars -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will host Giving Day on Tuesday, Sept. 10, a one-day event to celebrate philanthropy and raise funds for the four pillars of its Be What the World Needs campaign set to wrap up in the spring of 2025.
USask-led international partnership for sustainability education receives unprecedented funding -
SASKATOON—From South Africa to the Saskatchewan countryside, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are revolutionizing how we educate the next generation – and ourselves.
USask more powerful than ever thanks to energy system upgrades, SaskPower collaboration -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has now completed major upgrades to power infrastructure on campus, ensuring critical services for the university and neighbouring health care facilities are well prepared for future demands.
USask and SaskPower celebrate completion of major infrastructure upgrades -
SASKATOON –The University of Saskatchewan (USask), in close collaboration with SaskPower, is marking the official completion of a three-year, multi-million-dollar project, on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the USask Substation. The substantial upgrades to power infrastructure increase reliability while reducing costs and were only possible thanks to close collaboration with SaskPower.
New USask research into aging-related cell damage receives CIHR funding -
SASKATOON--Everybody ages – but new research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is exploring both how aging damages cells and how that aging might be countered.
USask researchers explore sustainable solutions for farmers -
SASKATOON--With access to more than 800,000 acres of crop yield data from farmers’ combines, Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) and her colleagues are looking to find sustainable solutions that will benefit both producers and the Prairie ecosystem.
New USask Schulich leaders excel in the classroom and the community -
SASKATOON -- Sahas Mittal and Rowan Redekopp have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2024 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
USask researcher empowers communities with culturally rooted digital heritage project -
SASKATOON – In the heart of Cumberland House, Sask., a groundbreaking digital heritage project will build connections between Indigenous communities, researchers, and institutions.
USask and Thunderchild First Nation sign MOU celebrating collaboration -
SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is coming together with Thunderchild First Nation to further define and enhance their relationship and collaborate on common interests such as mentorship, research, and supporting Indigenous youth.
USask and Thunderchild First Nation sign MOU celebrating collaboration -
SASKATOON--Media are invited to an event where the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is coming together with Thunderchild First Nation to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to further define and enhance their relationship and collaborate on common interests such as mentorship, research, and supporting Indigenous youth.
USask’s VIDO awarded NIH contract to develop critical models for global research -
SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has been awarded a major new research contract in the global fight against infectious diseases.
USask’s College of Medicine launches Master of Physician Assistant Studies program -
SASKATOON – Applications open this fall for the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies program (MPAS) that begins next year in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The program, one of the few of its kind in Canada, will begin in September 2025 with a cohort of 20 learners.
New potential target to kill cancer cells identified by USask researchers -
SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers believe that iron metabolism could be targeted to treat an aggressive form of cancer.
International USask collaboration discovers environmental impacts of soft plastic fishing lures -
SASKATOON--Soft plastic fishing lures are becoming more and more popular among anglers as a more natural-feeling and economically-friendly option – but a recent collaborative international study suggests there may be environmental risks to consider when using them.
USask agriculture, environmental sustainability projects receive Canadian Space Agency funding -
Two innovative University of Saskatchewan (USask) research projects have received funding from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to use satellite technology for detailed mapping and analysis of the Earth’s surface.
USask researcher secures CIHR funding for groundbreaking work on histamine and emerging pathogens -
Understanding the interactions between microbes and their hosts can lead to new therapeutic strategies for major bacterial threats.
Organoid research key to exploring relationship between Crohn’s and mental health -
SASKATOON - The answers to a crucial connection between the gut and the brain of individuals dealing with Crohn’s disease might lie in tiny, lab-grown brain and intestine organoids at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars attributed to USask’s Crop Development Centre -
SASKATOON – A glowing new assessment report of the Crop Development Centre (CDC) at the University of Saskatchewan highlights the centre’s tremendous economic impact, including thousands of jobs and billions of dollars for Canada.
USask agriculture research has major, positive economic and social impacts: new report -
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) agriculture research has wide impacts for producers, communities, and the economy. Members of the media are invited to Ag in Motion on July 16 for a special announcement and the release of a comprehensive report detailing the far-reaching impacts of research and innovation from the USask Crop Development Centre (CDC).
USask brings “learn where you live” to St. Peter’s College -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and St. Peter’s College (SPC) are excited to announce they have partnered to bring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program to St. Peter’s College in Muenster, Sask.
USask and Great Plains College announce Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Swift Current -
SWIFT CURRENT – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Great Plains College are proud to announce a partnership that will bring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) undergraduate degree program to the Swift Current Campus in fall 2025.
USask establishes Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture -
SASKATOON – Dr. Kate Congreves (PhD) has been appointed the Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to lead research supporting the wider-scale adoption of beneficial production and environmental practices necessary for food security.
USask researchers discover swath of previously undocumented polar bear dens -
SASKATOON--Scientists from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have identified several polar bear dens while performing grizzly bear research.
USask researchers part of discovery of three extinct walnuts in Arctic -
SASKATOON--An international research project including University of Saskatchewan (USask) experts discovered three new extinct walnut species in an unlikely place – the mummified remains of forests in the Canadian Arctic.
USask and Great Plains College announce nursing program in Swift Current -
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Great Plains College invite media to be part of an announcement regarding post-secondary nursing education in Swift Current.
USask and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami sign historic agreement to protect Inuit rights -
SASKATOON—The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) are partnering to prevent the harmful appropriation of space for Inuit people, and ensure that individuals who benefit from opportunities for Inuit people at USask are Inuit.
Siemens gift helps USask develop local talent in electronic chip design -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received a significant gift from Siemens to create a tenured professor chair in the USask College of Engineering for research and teaching that develops local talent in the large, fast-growing industry of electronic design automation (EDA).
USask and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to sign historic agreement -
SASKATOON—The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) will sign a first of its kind Memorandum of Understanding on June 28 to develop a formal, objective and secure process for verifying the Inuit enrollment status of individuals who apply to USask for Indigenous-specific opportunities or positions.
USask receives record $417M in awarded research funding in 2023/24 -
SASKATOON—The University of Saskatchewan (USask) set a new benchmark in the institution’s history, attracting $417 million in awarded research funding in the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
Siemens EDA gift will expand USask electrical and computing engineering -
SASKATOON – Through a significant contribution to the Be What the World Needs Campaign, Siemens EDA—electronic design automation—will advance research and expand learning opportunities in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering.
USask professor emeritus to be inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame -
SASKATOON – Dr. Bruce Coulman (PhD), a University of Saskatchewan (USask) alumnus and professor emeritus in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame for his significant contribution to Canadian agriculture.
New Chair for the Fedoruk Centre at USask -
SASKATOON—Saskatchewan nuclear engineering professor, Dr. Esam Hussein (PhD) is the new chair of the board for the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (Fedoruk Centre) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask partners with Southeast College to deliver nursing program in Weyburn -
WEYBURN – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing, in partnership with Southeast College, is pleased to announce the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will be offered at the Southeast College Weyburn Campus starting in Fall 2025.
USask celebrates 50 years of medSask with new funding from the Government of Saskatchewan -
SASKATOON--The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Health invite members of the media to a special event, celebrating 50 years of medSask—the medication information service based at USask—and announcing new funding from the Government of Saskatchewan.
USask researcher exploring sustainable solutions for wastewater -
SASKATOON--Funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant program will support Dr. Kerry McPhedran’s (PhD) project to investigate reuse options for municipal wastewater and stormwater.
USask surpasses $428-million mark in major giving campaign -
SASKATOON — The finish line is in sight for the Be What the World Needs Campaign for the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Responding to anti-Black racism -
A statement from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine
USask provides giving campaign update -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is giving an update on its Be What the World Needs major giving campaign.
New USask initiative combines applied theatre, environmental science and social science -
SASKATOON—An international research project spearheaded by a transdisciplinary team at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will examine options for climate mitigation and adaptation among communities who face water insecurity.
USask achieves personal best in QS World University Rankings -
SASKATOON--The University of Saskatchewan (USask) achieved its highest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR) – an accomplishment that helped garner an award for the most improved university in Canada.
USask researchers exploring pig possibilities for organ transplantation -
SASKATOON—Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are turning science fiction into science fact by exploring xenotransplantation – the transplantation of organs from one species to another.
USask graduates 3,600+ students this spring -
SASKATOON – At the upcoming University of Saskatchewan (USask) spring convocation ceremonies, 3,623 students will receive 3,835 degrees, certificates and diplomas from USask.
USask spearheads AI-driven detection of early Alzheimer’s through eye screenings -
SASKATOON—University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers Dr. Changiz Taghibiglou (PhD) and Dr. Sara Mardanisamani (PhD) are bridging biology and data science to develop a new, non-invasive AI screening tool for those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
USask conference to provide practical strategies to address violence -
SASKATOON--A University of Saskatchewan (USask) symposium aims to provide frontline workers with strategies to identify and address potentially violent situations and support victims of violence.
USask researchers identify promising protein candidate for metabolic disease treatment -
SASKATOON--A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team’s discovery of the additional health benefits of an appetite-suppressing protein has doubled the potential for scientists to find new avenues for treating obesity and metabolic disorders in animals and people.
Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation and USask partner in support of pediatric education and research in Saskatchewan -
SASKATOON—The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are joining forces to improve children’s health through greater investment and emphasis on pediatric education and research.
Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation partners with USask on new initiative -
SASKATOON--Join the Honourable Health Minister Everett Hindley, along with President and CEO Brynn Boback-Lane from Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation and President Peter Stoicheff from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to announce another Saskatchewan first and world-class initiative.
USask partners with PINQ² to access Canada's only IBM Quantum System One -
SASKATOON - University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers will have access to one of the world's most powerful quantum computers, thanks to a $558,208 contribution from PrairiesCan through the Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE) Program.
PetSmart Charities of Canada invests in USask program addressing access to veterinary care -
SASKATOON — Over the next four years, the Northern Engagement and Community Outreach (NECO) program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will receive $860,000 from PetSmart Charities of Canada in support of efforts addressing access to veterinary care in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia and Canada’s northern territories.
Innovative USask 'mini-brains' could revolutionize Alzheimer’s treatment -
SASKATOON--Using an innovative new method, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is building tiny pseudo-organs from stem cells to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s.
USask explores small modular reactors fuel with federal funding -
SASKATOON—Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) received $900,000 to explore new and more efficient uranium-based fuels for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
USask delegation in Germany to strengthen international partnerships -
SASKATOON – Senior leaders from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), along with leadership from Innovation Saskatchewan, travelled to Germany this past week to continue forging strong global partnerships for Saskatchewan.
USask to celebrate distinguished honorary degree recipients -
SASKATOON – From one of the youngest female Nobel Prize Laureates, and a Man Booker Prize recipient, to community champions of charity and industry, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will spotlight four extraordinary individuals this spring by awarding them the institution’s highest honour.
USask professor receives prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship -
SASKATOON — University of Saskatchewan (USask) Professor Dr. Loleen Berdahl (PhD) has received the 3M National Teaching Fellowship—the most prestigious national teaching award in Canada. She is also the first woman from USask to receive the award.
USask researchers explore new cell target for cystic fibrosis treatment -
SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are exploring the role of a newly identified cell type in cystic fibrosis (CF), which could lead to effective new types of treatment.
USask research uses innovative techniques to trace lithium deep underground -
SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led research team has been awarded nearly $1.39 million through the NSERC Alliance Missions grant for critical minerals research to help detect deposits of lithium that are key to renewable energy initiatives.
Minister Champagne highlights USask’s VIDO in post-budget tour -
SASKATOON — The Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in research innovation, talent development and pandemic preparedness was celebrated this morning during Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne’s visit to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
USask celebrates launch of Canada’s freshwater monitoring network -
SASKATOON – A nationwide endeavour spearheaded by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to monitor Canadian water resources and help provide an early warning system was officially launched on April 17.
USask statement on 2024-25 federal budget -
SASKATOON -- The University of Saskatchewan (USask) applauds the 2024-25 federal budget’s strong support for key areas of post-secondary education and research.
An announcement from USask’s Global Water Futures Observatories -
SASKATOON—Members of the media are invited by USask’s Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) program and the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) for an announcement regarding the groundbreaking GWFO research facility.
New degree at USask aims to address dental hygienist shortage -
SASKATOON – The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is introducing a new Dental Hygiene program, addressing critical workforce shortages while enhancing oral health care for residents across the province.
USask rises and expands success in QS international subject rankings -
SASKATOON -- The University of Saskatchewan (USask) continues to make a name for itself on the world stage, increasing the number of ranked subjects in the international ranking system, QS World University Rankings by Subject.
USask-led reproductive health and rights initiative receives $20 million -
SASKATOON -- Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are developing a comprehensive health and rights program in Mozambique.
Exploring Canada’s Wartime Past: Lost Liberties at the USask’s Diefenbaker Canada Centre -
SASKATOON — The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has a new exhibit that showcases the complexities of wartime decisions and their implication on civil liberties.
USask, City of Saskatoon researching sustainable theatre strategies -
SASKATOON -- A joint project between the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the City of Saskatoon will explore best practices for creating sustainable and shared resources.
USask research making a splash on World Water Day -
SASKATOON -- The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating World Water Day – and showcasing its world-class water research happening on campus and beyond.
Cross-continental bird tracking network receives $3.1-million boost -
SASKATOON – A Canadian-led project involving University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers to track birds, bats and insects across North and South America has received funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
USask hosts Ukrainian teachers for English language course -
SASKATOON – Members of the media are invited to interview visiting Ukrainian teachers as their three-week course on English as an Additional Language instruction at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) concludes.
Métis cancer survivor experiences documented in digital storytelling project -
SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led project with the support of the Saskatchewan Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (SK-NEIHR) puts Métis stories front and centre.
USask’s VIDO selected to join DIANA innovation accelerator -
SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has been selected to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program. VIDO is one of 13 new Canadian test centres chosen to be part of the network—and the only centre with biotechnology as its main focus.
National USask-led satellite science mission receives $17 million in funding -
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have received $17 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) fund in support of the HAWC (High-altitude Aerosols, Water vapour and Clouds) mission. This will place USask at the forefront of space innovation and has the potential to revolutionize the way we understand and address climate change.
Innovative new crop protection developed with USask research -
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are helping protect crops using biologicals as an ecofriendly alternative to synthetic chemicals and GMO solutions.
USask breast cancer research targets post-treatment function, rehabilitation -
SASKATOON--Researchers with the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health (CCRAH) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are testing movement and functional abilities for patients’ post-surgical treatment of breast cancer.
USask researchers seek to develop new breast cancer treatments -
SASKATOON--Improving patient’s cancer treatments and minimizing side effects is the focus of new research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which aims to explore an innovative and potentially life-changing treatment targeting the most aggressive form of breast cancer.
Innovative USask health research projects receive $4.86 million from CIHR -
SASKATOON - Health care research projects at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) ranging from breast cancer treatments to pandemic preparedness have been awarded funding in the latest round of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants.
Dermatology residency training to begin at USask College of Medicine Regina campus this summer -
SASKATOON – Following years of collaborating with other universities to train dermatology residents for Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine will welcome its first resident into its newly accredited dermatology program in July 2024.
Tsunami on the plains: USask researchers find sea waves once swept Prairie Provinces -
SASKATOON--Hundreds of millions of years ago, an earthquake sent a series of massive waves across the ancient sea that covered part of Western Canada and the northern United States.
USask pulse research part of $11 million federal investment -
SASKATOON – The federal government has announced an investment of up to $11,017,979 to Pulse Canada to support key pulse crop research at institutions across the country — including the University of Saskatchewan (USask) — and to drive the pulse industry forward.
USask Greystone Theatre launches new comedy, 10 Out of 12 -
SASKATOON – From Feb. 7 to 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Arts and Science Department of Drama’s latest production, 10 Out of 12, will hit the Greystone Theatre stage.
USask Greystone Singers partner with quantum researchers for concert -
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Greystone Singers and the Aurora Voce alumni choir will be performing a concert that includes a unique light show created by USask Quantum Innovation researchers.
Celebrating Black History Month at USask -
SASKATOON – Members of the media are invited to attend a special Black History Month launch event at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Announcing USask Greystone Theatre’s new comedy, 10 Out of 12 -
SASKATOON – On Tuesday, Jan. 30, media are invited to Greystone Theatre to attend an exclusive preview performance of excerpts from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Arts and Science Department of Drama’s latest production, 10 Out of 12.
USask livestock and forage research receives nearly $6 million -
SASKATOON – Livestock-focused research projects spearheaded by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and USask-affiliated centres received almost $6 million from the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and are supported by industry co-funders.
Art exhibition springs from USask dog-human relationship research -
SASKATOON – An art exhibition featuring representations of the bond between dogs and humans, and based on work led by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher, will be unveiled at Wanuskewin before touring the province for two years.
USask researcher awarded $4.2 million to battle root rot -
SASKATOON – Root rot in pulse crops has grown to be a devastating issue for growers across Saskatchewan and Western Canada, so a team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers and colleagues at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the National Research Council (NRC) led by Dr. Sabine Banniza (PhD) of USask’s Crop Development Centre (CDC) is comprehensively searching for ways to beat it.
Joint efforts by USask research team simulate Canada’s cannabis consumption -
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are developing models to more accurately determine the effects of cannabis on consumers.
Sask. farmers produce some of the world’s most sustainable crops: GIFS at USask study -
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan farmers are producing some of the least carbon-intensive crops in Canada and the world, as highlighted in a carbon life cycle analysis commissioned by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
More than $10 million awarded to USask crop research projects -
SASKATOON – Twenty-nine crop science projects from researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have received a total of close to $7.5 million from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan and more than $2.5 million in co-funding from industry partners.
An announcement on Saskatchewan’s sustainable agriculture -
Members of the media are invited by the Global Institute (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for an announcement regarding Saskatchewan’s sustainable agriculture.
medSask pharmacy guidelines gaining nationwide reach -
SASKATOON – A Saskatchewan-developed tool to support pharmacists with prescribing for various minor ailments and self-care conditions is now used by thousands of students and professionals in every province across Canada.