USask Research, Scholarly and Artistic Work gears up for 2025
As we reflect on the past year, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has accomplished many outstanding achievements, faced unique challenges, and reached unprecedented milestones.
World Water Day: Three things to know about protecting drinking water
As the United Nations prepares to observe World Water Day on March 22, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher discusses the need for water protection planning and anticipating contamination risks.
USask project supports health initiatives for African women and girls
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.
USask industry chair to advance forage research
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).
USask research explores role of microproteins in virus replication
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.
Young Innovators: USask researchers ‘dig deep’ to address heavy metal contamination in Canada’s boreal forest
The open expanse of Saskatchewan’s Prairie landscape quietly recedes into a thick band of spruce, pine and fir trees only a few hours’ drive north of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) campus. Stretching for more than 400,000 km2, the province’s boreal forest is just a snapshot of a large network of trees and hardy plants that reach across the entire country.
USask to host community discussion on advocating for housing rights
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.