USask receives over $1M in continued support for USask Chair in Swine Welfare

The University of Saskatchewan will receive over $1M over the next five years to support the USask Chair in Swine Welfare. The funding comes from 14 partners who work in the pork industry, including producers, processors, and veterinarians. USask Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) Associate Professor Dr Yolande Seddon will continue to provide leadership […]

The University of Saskatchewan recently requested proposals for the demolition of the 1968 brutalist modern structure that formerly housed the Lutheran Theological Seminary. The building has been vacant since the seminary moved to a new location in 2020. USask AVP of Campus Operations Wade Epp said that, since the university has no use for the […]

The University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate on the advancement of nuclear research and innovation. The MOA establishes a collaborative framework on key areas such as joint research projects, faculty exchanges, and specialized educational programs. […]

The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) has received a $1M donation from Ellen Remai through the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation. This gift to the Friends of VIDO fund will contribute to necessary facility enhancements, new equipment, scientific training, and research chairs and fellowship opportunities. “We are very fortunate to receive […]

Postsecondary institutions across the country are holding commemorative ceremonies to honour Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Several institutions also launched special events and shared resources to educate the community: Brock University held beaded poppy-making workshops; Camosun College, Centennial College, and Mount Allison University shared reading lists and learning resources; and Dalhousie University, MtA and […]

The University of Saskatchewan recently issued a health alert for pertussis, also known as whooping cough. USask Student Wellness Centre physician Dr Ayla Mueen said that there has been an uptick in whooping cough at the university. Mueen stated that the uptick is concerning, not only for the students but also for infants in the […]

Several postsecondary institutions are celebrating Halloween by sharing seasonal information and putting up themed displays. Brock University, MacEwan University, and the University of Saskatchewan released articles where researchers commented on Halloween-themed topics such as myths about bats, monsters, and hauntings. The University of New Brunswick shared the story of the spirit of Memorial Hall. Camosun […]

Centennial College, Redeemer University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Saskatchewan have each announced new micro-credential programming to meet industry needs. Centennial and Elexicon Energy have partnered to create programs focused on Electrical Utility Distribution Stations and Control Stations for students interested in power distribution careers. Redeemer is launching three online church leadership […]

The University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Management (MSc Mgmt) program. Students in the program will be able to pursue business research in areas such as strategic management, human resources, and marketing and advertising. They will also develop their skills in key areas such […]

The University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) has received renewed support of $1.3M from Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). The funds will support the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) Chair in Co-operative Governance until 2029. This chair will engage in research and programming focused on the co-operative governance model. In honour of […]