Media Releases

SASKATOON - Two new programs have been launched in the School of Rehabilitation Science in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine. Learners can now apply to be part of the province’s first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology training programs.

SASKATOON - Students in the new Certificate in Introductory Agriculture program can study online or in-person at their own pace to learn about agriculture in the Canadian Prairie Region.

SASKATOON - The Arctic region is cold, harsh and connects Canada to the rest of the world in a unique way. The Canadian Arctic and the worldwide Arctic is home to many people and many important resources – and an international research initiative is working to improve food and resource development in the coldest regions of the planet.

SASKATOON – An international research collaboration led by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) water researcher is exploring the intersection of water, environment, social and cultural systems with health for women and mothers in communities around the world.

SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have identified a pathway to help the human body defend itself against sepsis – a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s inappropriate response to an infection.

SASKATOON – On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community came together in an incredible show of support during the university’s annual 24-hour fundraising event.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is proud to celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week by recognizing the outstanding achievements of two post-doctoral scholars whose research is making a significant impact across disciplines.

SASKATOON - Four University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been recognized with one of Canada’s highest academic honours for invaluable contributions in their fields. Dr. Dwight Newman (DPhil) and Dr. Leon Kochian (PhD) have been named Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellows, and Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD) and Dr. Allyson Stevenson (PhD) have both been named College Members of the RSC.

SASKATOON – Today the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announced the 2025 recipients of the Alumni Achievement Awards, one of the university’s highest honours.

SASKATOON - Anastasiia Finovska and Lucas Sulewski have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2025 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.

SASKATOON - University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) researcher Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) is one of five Canadian researchers elected by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for its inaugural Emerging Leaders cohort.

SASKATOON - Comprised of five distinct layers, Earth’s atmosphere protects us and provides key ingredients for life on the planet, like oxygen and water. But certain chemicals released into the air can damage these important layers, leaving the earth prone to negative impacts, like climate change and disruption to our ecosystems.

USask researchers find that adding biochar to cement yields concrete that's stronger, more environmentally friendly.

SASKATOON – Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio (PhD) has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to a major announcement revealing the next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk (PhD) has been appointed as the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), supporting the development of productive, climate-smart crop varieties.

SASKATOON – Floods are becoming increasingly common and intensifying across the globe.

SASKATOON – From the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant flying fox, there are more than 1,490 species of bats found across the globe. These diverse creatures can be spotted in the skies of every continent (except Antarctica), playing a crucial role in our ecosystems and the health of our planet.

SASKATOON – Digital spaces are growing and evolving faster than ever—with artificial intelligence (AI) flourishing across platforms, and e-commerce sites and social media instantly connecting us with people, goods and services.

SASKATOON – Bees share a surprising number of similarities to humans, in both their biology and their social structure.

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is bringing health education into a new, technological – and virtual – world.

SASKATOON – Dr. Catie Ivy (PhD) doesn’t call the birds she studies “birds” — she calls them her friends.

SASKATOON – Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have each been awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — the most esteemed scholarships for doctoral students in the country, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and innovative research

SASKATOON – Dr. Tianqi Xie (PhD) holds up a pendant on a necklace she wears around her neck – a piece of labradorite, a type of feldspar, shaped into a heart.

SASKATOON – A new comparative carbon footprint study of barley and oats production shows that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers are producing these crops with the lowest carbon intensity relative to other jurisdictions.

SASKATOON – Today marks a major milestone for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the province, as the Be What the World Needs campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan’s history—crosses the finish line.

SASKATOON – Animals are at the core of many peoples’ lives, and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is hosting experts from around the world to explore the many facets of that human-animal connection.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is giving the exciting final update on its Be What the World Needs major giving campaign.

SASKATOON – Students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law will gain a greater understanding of Indigenous law and its deep connection to the land when a new, immersive course is launched in the college with the support of McKercher LLP.

SASKATOON – Bacteria, viruses and fungi are masters at evolving new strategies to infiltrate plants and cause disease that harm crops.

SASKATOON – The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies (CFBSJS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received funding that will provide significant support for its research and operations.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a signing ceremony with Correction Services Canada (CSC) and the Government of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety (CPPS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for two funding agreements.

SASKATOON – The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating its past and future contributions to the veterinary profession during the regional college’s 60th anniversary homecoming on June 6-7.

SASKATOON – Dr. Chris Zhang (PhD) knows and understands the amount of time it takes to recover from lung cancer surgery.

SASKATOON – Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place between June 2 and June 6.

SASKATOON – A $750,000 gift from McDougall Gauley LLP to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Law will create bursaries for students in need and provide long-term support for one of the college’s favourite traditions, the First-Year Welcoming Ceremony.

SASKATOON – This transformational contribution to the Be What the World Needs campaign focuses on research, academic programs, student success and supporting northern communities.

SASKATOON – Saskatchewan is helping to build nuclear expertise in the region by offering the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) this week.

SASKATOON – Could a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease be sitting in the dairy cooler of your local grocery store?

SASKATOON – Today, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) celebrates 60 years of training physical therapists.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to a major announcement bringing the University of Saskatchewan (USask) closer to its $500 million goal for the Be What the World Needs campaign.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to join the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Education to celebrate the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Class of 2025.

SASKATOON –The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching.

SASKATOON – A generous $1.5 million investment from Cenovus will support the creation of, and programming for, the Cenovus Energy Makerspace in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a major funding announcement that will significantly impact sustainable agricultural research, teaching and practice at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).  

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a special announcement of a generous donation from Cenovus Energy to the University if Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering.

SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers, using innovative genetic screening, have identified a new target to suppress breast cancer growth.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will celebrate the exceptional accomplishments and philanthropic endeavours of four outstanding Canadians by awarding them the university’s highest honour next month.

SASKATOON – Trust in public health care is vital to its success, and that trust has been tested over the past five years like never before.

SASKATOON – Corporate leaders today face increasing pressure to use artificial intelligence (AI) applications to augment decision-making, but they should be wary of risks in AI that can undermine the power and influence of strategic management roles.

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has discovered a bacteria-killing molecule that enhances a pig’s immune system response and could transform how swine producers treat and prevent contagious diseases in their animals.

SASKATOON – Former IBM Vice-President Shelly Lowe, a respected global transformation executive, has been named executive-in-residence at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has appointed Scott Banda as its 17th chancellor, an appointment that was confirmed by University Senate on April 26, 2025.

SASKATOON – The Edwards Business Students’ Society (EBSS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been named the Most Outstanding Business Student Association (BSA) in Canada, receiving top honours at the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS) annual conference.

SASKATOON – One of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask)—and the world’s—top water researchers has been recognized with a prestigious international honour recognizing his career work.

SASKATOON – Veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are highlighting canine parvovirus prevention on April 22 as part of a national awareness day for preventing the deadly disease among dog populations.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Martha Crago (PhD) as the new chair of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) Board of Directors.

SASKATOON – Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for technical collaboration designed to accelerate the deployment of the eVinci® microreactor in Saskatchewan.

After delaying demolition to extensively explore potential alternative uses, the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors on April 15th made the difficult decision to proceed in the next few months with the demolition of two unused properties on campus land at 113 and 114 Seminary Crescent. 

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is pushing the boundaries of research through partnerships across the globe.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to witness how two new life-sized horse models are enhancing University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary students’ practical skills in assisting pregnant horses and their 35-kilogram babies.

SASKATOON – Longtime donors, volunteers and advocates, Grit and Scott McCreath were recently honoured at a ceremony celebrating their many philanthropic contributions to the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – As modern development spreads across Canada, First Nations in the Peace River region of British Columbia and Alberta require unbiased, data-driven research to maintain their Treaty-protected cultural and economic traditions.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a special event honouring the philanthropic contributions and shared dedication of Grit and Scott McCreath to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Be What the World Needs campaign.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) Student Sustainability Trade Show, where students will showcase their innovative capstone projects aimed at addressing critical environmental and sustainability issues.

SASKATOON – A generous $500,000 donation from MLT Aikins to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Law will ease financial barriers for students entering law and help to develop the next generation of legal professionals.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend an announcement of a generous gift from MLT Aikins LLP in support of student awards and access to education for Indigenous students entering law school.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous Student Achievement Awards.

SASKATOON – To feed the growing global population, crop producers need to first feed the plants that are the foundation of our food supply.

SASKATOON – A national conference to engage in meaningful discussions on the creation, implementation, and impact of Indigenous membership and citizenship verification policies and processes in post-secondary education will be hosted by the University of Saskatchewan (USask).  

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is exploring the constitutional rights of Canadian people and communities through a new Canada Research Chair (CRC).

SASKATOON – A five-year global initiative in community health and One Health—in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan (USask) faculty and students—will help empower poor, marginalized farmers in rural Africa, especially female-headed households, women and girls.

SASKATOON – In a move to strengthen research into crucial livestock production systems, Dr. Flavia van Cleef (PhD) has been appointed as the new Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization (IFMU) Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – Researchers are still discovering more about the fundamental building blocks of human cells and a University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led research project is exploring microproteins and their role in defending against viruses.

SASKATOON – In the wake of a housing crisis and record homelessness in Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) is hosting a community conversation to discuss how community members can collectively work towards ensuring housing rights for all.

SASKATOON – Graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will experience a unique training experience like no other, thanks to a $1.65-million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council (NSERC).

SASKATOON - Venturing out for a long day of sample collection on a remote island 3,500 km away from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) might be daunting for some researchers, but USask graduate student Victoria Crozier and her colleague, undergraduate student Olivia Andres, jump at the opportunity to explore the sandy shores of Sable Island, Nova Scotia.

SASKATOON - We've all been told that milk makes your bones stronger, but a new University of Saskatchewan (USask) research project is exploring whether some kinds of milk could be better for bone strength than others.

SASKATOON – Small, palm-sized rocks litter the countertops in a lab in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Department of Geology. Spiral patterns and near-perfect interlocking hexagons are etched into the surface of so many rocks.

SASKATOON – Students at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business are now experiencing the benefits of two state-of-the-art classrooms designed to foster innovation and excellence in business education.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend an unveiling of renovated spaces designed to foster innovation and excellence in business education for students at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business. 

SASKATOON – Nutrien’s purpose is to Feed the Future. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) aspires to Be What the World Needs. By joining forces on new initiatives, student support and critical research, these ambitious organizations will advance sustainable agriculture around the globe and help train the scientists and engineers of the future who will ensure critical growth and success in the agriculture and mining sector and beyond.

SASKATOON – The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is currently showcasing Hunt. Gather. Fish. Explore., an original exhibit celebrating Saskatchewan’s legacy of hunting, fishing, sustainable sustenance practices, and outdoor leisure.

SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed $6.5 million to support the establishment of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – A team of multidisciplinary University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers has hatched an innovative project to improve the health of chickens by upgrading the feed that they eat.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to a major announcement bringing the University of Saskatchewan closer to its $500 million goal for the Be What the World Needs Campaign. 

SASKATOON – Bats are evolutionary marvels that have spent millions of years refining their genetic makeup. This lengthy genetic fine-tuning has likely allowed them to achieve impressive traits that make bats one of the most unique mammals in the world. And while it may seem like we don’t have much in common with bats, these unique creatures actually offer a lot of insight into how humans may get sick and even how we age.

SASKATOON – Livestock and forage research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes a variety of forms, and new government and industry funding will help support cutting-edge livestock research across campus.

SWIFT CURRENT – Media are invited to a major funding announcement that will advance crop research with primary focus on wheat at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC) and strengthen Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector.

SASKATOON – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC).

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business (Edwards) is partnering with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) to help students gain critical insights and skills that will benefit them as they prepare for their future careers.

SASKATOON/OSLO — While the world continues to recover from the last pandemic, a major investment from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) could help the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) prepare the world for the next infectious disease crisis.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a significant investment announcement that will allow the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) to prepare the world for the next infectious disease crisis.

SASKATOON – The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has joined an elite group of global service providers that offer researchers access to specialized equipment and scientific expertise in genetic sequencing.

SASKATOON – Shawn Cuthand, a nehiyaw (Cree) and Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) writer, comedian, producer, actor and director, has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence with the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) University Library.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received an almost $1-million investment from PrairiesCan to support the Opus startup incubator.