The University of Saskatchewan has partnered with Siemens, Microchip Technology Canada, and Mitacs on an initiative that will build SK’s tech sector. This partnership brings together academia, industry, and government-supported innovation to provide training opportunities for Canada’s future semiconductor workforce. It includes hands-on opportunities for students, tools and mentorship, and industry engagement. Two new USask […]
In a recent University Affairs article, former University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff describes the “village of support” needed by university presidents. Stoicheff explains that the average term of a Canadian university president has declined to five or fewer years, with the main reason for turnover being a lack of support. This instability, writes the […]
ShanghaiRanking recently released the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. The ranking evaluates 2,000 universities from around the globe across 57 subject areas. Several Canadian postsecondary institutions ranked highly in several subject areas. Institutions that appeared in the top 10 for at least one subject area included the University of Toronto (highest ranking #3 in […]
An access to information request to the University of Saskatchewan has been upheld by the Government of Saskatchewan’s Office of the Saskatchewan Information Privacy Commissioner (OIPC). The situation centers around a request made to the university for its purchasing records, which the applicant said would then be used for their own commercial purposes. USask initially […]
The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry has launched a new extracurricular initiative aimed at solving oral health challenges. Dentpreneur teaches interested students of all academic backgrounds how to identify oral health problems, develop solutions, and explore commercialization. Students will begin by participating in Saturday workshops on innovation, design, and opportunity discovery and can progress […]
The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved a financing strategy that would allow up to $250M in new financing to support priorities across USask’s campuses. The financing would be used for a variety of projects, including updating essential systems at the university, renewing and expanding learning and teaching spaces, and enabling revenue-generating initiatives. […]
The Canadian Light Source synchrotron at the University of Saskatchewan has received $3M from Innovation Saskatchewan for a “major” technology upgrade. Specifically, a solid-state amplifier—used to power the synchrotron’s 22 beamlines—will be installed on the machine. The university says that this will improve the facility’s performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. “This investment from Innovation Saskatchewan […]
Two institutions recently shared how they have upgraded their infrastructure and improved efficiency and sustainability. Saint Mary’s University installed a new climate-resilient roof on its McNally East building, complete with a photovoltaic array on top of it. “McNally East needed a new roof either way,” explained SMU Senior Director of Facilities Management Dennis Gillis. “Now […]
The University of Saskatchewan and the International Atomic Energy Agency met in Vienna, Austria last week to sign an agreement furthering nuclear research and training. The agreement establishes a framework to guide the university in providing further nuclear training to professionals, as well as expanding research in the field. USask College of Engineering Associate Dean, […]
The University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC) and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have announced an agreement to advance lentil and faba bean breeding. The partners will work together to improve yield and disease resistance, with field testing in locations across Western Canada. Initial funding for the program will be provided by SPG, with Alberta Pulse […]