Sask Polytech receives $1M toward veterinary technology simulation lab

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received $1M from the Heather Ryan and L David Dubé Foundation to support the construction of a veterinary technology simulation lab. Faculty will be able to deliver a range of simulations through the lab, ensuring students can practice clinical techniques and hone their skills in a safe, hands-on environment. The polytechnic has […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada hosted community-building activities, informational sessions, and prize draws to help students get oriented to their new lives on campus. Students took part in social events that ranged from headphone discos to pep rallies to inflatable courses and games, as well as academic workshops to prepare students for their studies. Dalhousie University […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is launching a $2M reintegration project funded by Global Affairs Canada that will support women veterans in Ukraine. The Women Veteran Reintegration in Ukraine Project will be carried out in collaboration with the Women’s Information Consultative Center, Ukraine’s Ministry of Veteran Affairs, and Ukraine’s State Economic Service. This five-year project will include targeted […]

Thanks to a $10.8M investment through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, Northlands College and Saskatchewan Polytechnic will receive new childcare spaces on campus. Sask Polytech will receive 450 new childcare spaces across its campuses, while Northlands will receive 90 at its La Ronge campus. The spaces will be open to children […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has laid off 14 employees and confirmed that it will not fill an additional eight vacant positions. These layoffs follow 27 job cuts made in April. In a statement to the Regina Leader-Post, Sask Polytech cited declining international enrolment—driven by federal immigration changes—as the primary cause. The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association (SPFA) claims […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received a $1M gift from the Malcolm J Jenkins Family Foundation in support of the Joseph A Remai Saskatoon Campus. The donation will help create culturally welcoming spaces that support Indigenous student success and foster a strong sense of belonging. As part of Sask Polytech’s Time to Rise campaign, the donation will […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Time to Rise campaign has received an $840K gift from Westridge Construction. This donation will be used to support carpentry education at the new Joseph A Remai Saskatoon Campus. It includes $750K for the creation of the Westridge Construction Carpentry Workshop in the Skilled Trades and Technology building, and $90K in awards to […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the official launch of Saskatchewan Open Education Resources, which provides access to academic resources from SK postsecondary institutions. The resources—developed by faculty members at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan—include free textbooks, manuals, and video/audio files. “Open education resources are important tools that help […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is reportedly laying off 27 full- and part-time employees. In a statement, the institution said that it is “facing a decrease in international student enrolment and a reduction in revenues, which directly impacts programming and budgets” as well as economic uncertainty created by tariffs. It added that this decision follows an operational review […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic will introduce a new Respiratory Therapy diploma program with 20 seats in Fall 2026. The three-year program will begin at the Regina campus, where students will learn how to diagnose, treat, and manage cardio-respiratory patients. It will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning opportunities in simulation centres and clinical placements. “We are excited […]