Media Releases

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.

SASKATOON – Twenty-three crop and cropland-focused research projects at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have received $4.18 million in support from the provincial government through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

SASKATOON – The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is joining many other water communities around the world in 2025 to celebrate and highlight the crucial role glaciers play in sustaining our planet’s freshwater supply.

SASKATOON – The first cohort of University of Saskatchewan (USask) nursing students have graduated from a reinstated accelerated program aimed to help address staffing challenges in the province.

SASKATOON – A group of Canadian pork industry partners have committed more than $1 million over five years to extend the critical research role of a swine welfare chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – Media are invited to witness the annual cloaking of dentistry students as part of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) traditional White Coat Ceremony.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to an event celebrating the first cohort of nursing graduates from a reinstated University of Saskatchewan (USask) program aimed to help address the nursing shortage in the province.

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.

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.

SASKATOON – A new evidence-based resource has been launched to help eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat in the Prairie provinces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SASKATOON – Fall Convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place on Wednesday, November 13.

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.

SASKATOON – Two new micro-credentials at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) provide professionals the opportunity to gain knowledge in water management and irrigation agronomy.

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.

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).

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will pay tribute to two champions of their communities next month.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites media to attend a public lecture with renowned historian, journalist, and author Gwynne Dyer.

SASKATOON – New research looks at the numerous impacts of wetland drainage.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

SASKATOON – Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) is co-ordinating activities for the United Nations International Year of Glacier Preservation, which will be observed in 2025.

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).

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.

SASKATOON—From South Africa to the Saskatchewan countryside, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are revolutionizing how we educate the next generation – and ourselves.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SASKATOON -- Sahas Mittal and Rowan Redekopp have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2024 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.

SASKATOON – In the heart of Cumberland House, Sask., a groundbreaking digital heritage project will build connections between Indigenous communities, researchers, and institutions.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers believe that iron metabolism could be targeted to treat an aggressive form of cancer.

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.

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.

Understanding the interactions between microbes and their hosts can lead to new therapeutic strategies for major bacterial threats.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

SASKATOON--Scientists from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have identified several polar bear dens while performing grizzly bear research.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

SASKATOON — The finish line is in sight for the Be What the World Needs Campaign for the University of Saskatchewan (USask).