For the past 11 years, the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Images of Research contest has showcased the stunning research, scholarly and artistic work of USask staff, students, faculty and alumni. From honeybee yards to the hidden universe inside ourselves, this year’s contest captured the essence of USask research in eight winning photographs.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine is proud to celebrate Cameron Bird, Sheila Naytowhow, and Terri Thunder, who were honoured with USask Indigenous Achievement Week (IAW) Awards.
Kellsey Brazeau’s compassion has driven her to go back to her home community of Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. Brazeau was honoured with an Indigenous Achievement award for community engagement on Thursday, March 13 at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
As the University of Saskatchewan (USask) celebrates Indigenous Achievement Week from March 10-14, 2025, the spotlight shines on Makenna Sheppard, a Year 2 dental therapy student at the Prince Albert campus.
SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous Student Achievement Awards.
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).
Calling adjudicators with a PhD (or equivalent degree) to assess research poster presentations exploring basic, translational, clinical, and applied science as well as social and population health.
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.
The Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month campaign is held each March to promote the importance of healthy eating and the role of dietitians in improving the health and well-being of Canadians.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, offered through the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine, will welcome its first cohort of students this fall.
Shop USask and the Health Sciences are seeking emerging or established local Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit) artists for projects involving commissioned artwork and opportunities to sell handcrafted pieces at Saskatoon retail locations.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
In September 2021, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) installed 14 orange banners around the Bowl to bring a physical presence of the Calls to Action detailed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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.
Overview: Anatomy coloring books have been on the scene for many years, but imagine seeing this as you walk by a classroom in the Dentistry wing of Health Sciences: Students are painting each other’s faces! In a traditional university classroom these learners are actively engaged in painting the muscles of the face on a classmate. You might shake your head and do a double-take but if you have spent time in the Dentistry wing, this is the kind of innovative, hands-on learning experience happening at the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan where art meets–and enhances–science. Active and experiential learning makes a huge difference in engagement, understanding, contextualization, and the retention of complex concepts for future “hands on” application. Using face painting as an educational tool is one example of how we're challenging traditional approaches and creating engaging, memorable learning experiences. In this post we explore why face painting might just be the future of dentistry-related anatomy education. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes)
Over $8,000 in student prizes are available for this in-person May 1 event acknowledging exemplary research and learning activity at the University of Saskatchewan. Registration closes March 28.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) fourth-year kinesiology student Sophia Abiara has taken the lead on launching a brand-new association on campus dedicated to providing a space for Black students to meet with Black mentors.
Since its humble beginnings at the Saskatoon airport, the School of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been a cornerstone of high-quality physical therapy education and research for students from across the province.
This February, join the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community in learning, reflecting and celebrating the Black community in Saskatchewan and beyond during Black History Month.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD), professor in the Department of Sociology and the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health and Wellness, is the recipient of Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Achievement Award at the 2024-2025 SHRF Santé Awards.
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.
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.
Winter Term has officially begun, and I want to warmly welcome you to the University of Saskatchewan. Whether you are joining us for the first time or are returning to our university, I wish you a wonderful new year ahead.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
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.
Beginning in January 2025, building occupants will begin to see increased design consultant activity within various sections of the building.
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.
A new evidence-based resource has been launched to help eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat in the Prairie provinces.
Members from across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) came together to take the time to focus on the university's Indigenous Strategy ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan in the sixth bi-annual symposium on November 8, 2024.
Many clinicians are anticipating the massive wave of impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have on the field of medicine. But instead of watching from the shore, Dr. Stephen Lee (MD) is jumping right in.
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Donations of new items are being accepted until Dec. 17 by the Clinical Learning Resource Centre (CLRC) for the Adopt a Senior program.
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.
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.
The recently released co-authored book, How to Live Well with Dementia: Expert Help for People Living with Dementia and their Family, Friends, and Care Partners, builds on insight drawn from research conducted at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask graduate Dr. Melissa Dykhuizen (PhD) conducts cervical cancer screening research with 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
In the learning setting, there are many modifiable factors that can help you make a positive first impression in the context of teamwork. In this post we explore the impressions we make–consciously and subconsciously.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
The Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) have received $37.6 million over five years from the federal government through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
In the wake of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and
our Week of Reflection.
Leading international researchers, industry partners and community members are gathering at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to identify challenges and drive solutions around the food-water-energy nexus.
An ambitious simulation exercise at the University of Saskatchewan Clinical Learning Resource Centre is addressing the need for disaster management curriculum in Canadian emergency medicine residency programs.
A Breast Cancer Awareness Month discussion with Dr. Mita Manna (MD) — University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine faculty member and medical oncologist.
Foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, are a threat to food safety and can have harmful effects when contaminated food is consumed. As the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Innovation Chair in Applied Microbiology at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Dr. Kaidi Wang (PhD) is looking to understand how foodborne pathogens survive in harsh environments, and how to effectively monitor and eliminate them.
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Monday, September 30, 2024, is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) observes a week of reflection prior to September 30 to promote understanding and education around truth and reconciliation.
University of Saskatchewan interim associate provost health, Dr. Adam Baxter-Jones (PhD), recently received the 2024 Tanner Memorial Medal
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites media to attend a public lecture with renowned historian, journalist, and author Gwynne Dyer.
New treatments for promoting nerve cells regrowth in those with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are inviting optimism after pre-clinical trials at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Canada’s 4th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is September 30th. The University of Saskatchewan observes the week before NDTR as the Week of Reflection.
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.
Asbestos remediation in the Health Sciences Building will take place in an unoccupied fifth floor space of the B-Wing beginning in early September 2024.
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).
Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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.
It takes teams to develop Common Topic Modules (CTMs), teams to review CTMs and teams to participate in CTM events! Common topic modules, as the name suggests, are all about common content and topics shared across health science programs. CTMs promote collaboration, cooperation, and synergy from their initial development right through to making improvements. This post provides an overview of CTMs, our innovative and practical way to share common content and topics across health science programs. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 21 seconds)
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 — 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.
Award-winning pharmacologist Chukwunonso Nwabufo (GPSC’18, MSc’19) has been recognized by Canadian Immigrant Magazine for his contributions to health-care innovation
SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers believe that iron metabolism could be targeted to treat an aggressive form of cancer.
Six universities across Canada have partnered to develop a cutting edge One Health training, mentorship and education program.
From a young age, Dr. Olamide Adebiyi (DVM, PhD) has loved animals and teaching — two interests that eventually led to her career in veterinary medicine and academia.
Understanding the interactions between microbes and their hosts can lead to new therapeutic strategies for major bacterial threats.
Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.
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).
Rylan Wiens’ Olympic journey began in a backyard pool as a fearless three-year-old unafraid to dive right in.
Orders are open at the University of Saskatchewan for orange shirts featuring a commissioned design by James Desjarlais
Orders are open at the University of Saskatchewan for orange shirts featuring a commissioned design by James Desjarlais
On May 14, 2024, Dr. Angela Jaime (PhD), vice-provost Indigenous Engagement, and her team hosted two Canadian authors to discuss the path to reconciliation as part of mâmowi âsohtêtân Internal Truth and Reconciliation Forum.
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.
Life-saving technology speeds heart attack response times.
A pediatrician, scholar, and esteemed educator, Dr. Sarah Forgie (MD) is the new dean of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has named Dr. Dani Brittain (PhD) as dean of the College of Kinesiology for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2024.
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.
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
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.
Every year on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate and honour the unique cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples, and acknowledge the continuing challenges faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing nearly $1 million this year to medSask, the medication information service based at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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.
As a leader in Indigenization, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) aspires to achieve uplifting Indigenization and to advance transformative decolonization leading to reconciliation as an institution and university community. Indigenization is a huge task, one that cannot be achieved alone.
Saskatchewan students will soon have more opportunities to train at home through two new domestic health care programs.
SASKATOON — The finish line is in sight for the Be What the World Needs Campaign for the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
In honour of National Indigenous History Month in June, On Campus News takes a look at some of the influential Indigenous individuals and achievements in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has recognized community health researcher Dr. Hassan Vatanparast (MD, PhD), professor in the School of Public Health and the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, with its top academic honour of Distinguished Researcher. The award will be presented during the June 6 convocation ceremony.
The PESTA award recognizes scholars who excel in research that engages with the community to address issues related to social, environmental and economic impacts.
Seven innovative new projects from researchers across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus have received funding to help make them a reality.
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.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
Every disease has a burning question, and multiple sclerosis (MS) is no exception. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan take an innovative and collaborative approach to solving the enigma of disease progression in people living with MS – and how it can be slowed or stopped.
SASKATOON – At the upcoming University of Saskatchewan (USask) spring convocation ceremonies, 3,623 students will receive 3,835 degrees, certificates and diplomas from USask.
Spring Convocation ceremonies will be held from June 3 – 7 at Merlis Belsher Place.
Each June, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community gathers to recognize and celebrate Pride, something we strive to do throughout the year.
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.
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.
