USask cybersecurity expert weighs in on AI benefits and risks
Computer Science associate professor Natalia Stakhanova (PhD) talks about the limitations and benefits of embracing AI
Is the beloved snowman melting away for good in Toronto? We asked experts
Toronto Star
Water research expert Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) discusses the shorter snow season in Canada
Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium
Dense clusters in hypergraphs
USask student challenging perception of dinosaurs with ‘paleoart’
USask geological sciences graduate student Kaitlin “KT” Lindblad reimagines some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs with artwork
More than 70% of Canada is 'abnormally dry.' Here's why
CTV News
Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change John Pomeroy explains why 2023 was 'such a dry year'
Wildfires burned 18.5M hectares of land in 2023. What will happen come thaw?
Global News
Geography and Planning distinguished professor John Pomeroy discusses how wildfires are influencing 'future extreme weather events'
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Former USask faculty member becomes one of New Zealand’s chief science advisors
Dr. Simon Lambert (PhD) is the first holder of a newly created position with the Ministry for the Environment
Jennifer Lang named College of Arts and Science acting vice-dean academic
Department of Music faculty member has a record of academic innovation
USask researchers explore untold history of psychedelics
A USask researcher has led the creation of a new book which compiles stories of the history of psychedelic drugs around the world
Dr. Angela Jaime appointed vice-provost, Indigenous engagement
Indigenous Studies professor Dr. Angela M. Jaime (PhD) has been appointed to the role for a five-year term
Scholarship established in memory of late-USask statistics professor
USask statistics professor Dennis O'Shaughnessy was responsible for changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to include the specialty
USask student challenging perception of dinosaurs with ‘paleoart’
USask geological sciences graduate student Kaitlin “KT” Lindblad reimagines some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs with artwork
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Adam Pottle pens new perspectives on Canadian horror
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Pottle (PhD'16) is bringing a fresh, much-needed voice to the country's literary landscape
How quantum math theory turned into a jazz concert
Scientific American
At USask, a mathematician and a musician collaborated to turn a quantum research paper into a jazz performance
English River First Nation poet-photographer named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Award-winning poet and photographer Tenille Campbell (BA’07, MFA’12) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Q&A: Aurora Wolfe, award-winning USask student artist
MFA student won a 2023 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award from the International Sculpture Center
Indigenous USask graduate processes personal hardships, emotions through artwork
Brody Burns (BA’21, MFA’23) discusses completion of Master of Fine Arts degree with support from Department of Art and Art History
‘The university, in a way, started my whole life in art’
The work of acclaimed landscape painter and USask graduate Dorothy Knowles (BA’48) is on view at the Kenderdine Art Gallery
Take a trip back in time – and explore something new – with the Amati quartet
Discovering the Amatis will open on Oct. 15 with a special performance by Stéphane Tétreault
Gail Appel lecturer Dee Daniels on ‘answering the call’
Acclaimed jazz artist will speak at USask on Oct. 13
Video game installation at USask provides unique view of climate change challenges
Graduate student Qihang Liang designed the installation to explore the interconnections between people, water, food and energy systems
USask concert will mix music and math
Musical performance tells the story of University of Saskatchewan quantum science researchSee all Alumni and Giving News
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Scholarship established in memory of late-USask statistics professor
USask statistics professor Dennis O'Shaughnessy was responsible for changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to include the specialty
Adam Pottle pens new perspectives on Canadian horror
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Pottle (PhD'16) is bringing a fresh, much-needed voice to the country's literary landscape
English River First Nation poet-photographer named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Award-winning poet and photographer Tenille Campbell (BA’07, MFA’12) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Home again: USask alumna has the Wright stuff
Marnie Wright (BA'92) is the new associate vice-president of people and chief human resource officer
Wyant has left his mark in law
USask Alumni
The Honourable Raymond Wyant (BA'73), former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, reflects on fond memories of USask
Links to campus remain strong for Golden Grad
USask Alumni
Golden Grad Caroline Cottrell (BEd'71, BA'81, MA'89) has spent a lifetime laughing and learning at USask
Career takes flight after USask graduation
Major-General Denis O’Reilly (BA’91) has travelled the world representing Canada
‘The university, in a way, started my whole life in art’
The work of acclaimed landscape painter and USask graduate Dorothy Knowles (BA’48) is on view at the Kenderdine Art Gallery
USask Department of Indigenous Studies celebrates achievements, looks ahead to the next 40 years
Department of Indigenous Studies celebrated 40 years of ‘indigenizing the academy’ in September
Community drives Alumni Achievement Award winner’s dedication to non-profit work
Arla Gustafson (BA’82) will receive a 2023 USask Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award in October
Giving Day supports USask Comprehensive Campaign as new school year begins
One of the initiatives USask Giving Day will focus on is Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) – a program that directly enriches the academic experiences of future Indigenous leadersSee all Science & Technology News
Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium
Dense clusters in hypergraphs
USask student challenging perception of dinosaurs with ‘paleoart’
USask geological sciences graduate student Kaitlin “KT” Lindblad reimagines some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs with artwork
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Scholarship established in memory of late-USask statistics professor
USask statistics professor Dennis O'Shaughnessy was responsible for changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to include the specialty
‘A window into the workings of a professional environment’
Third-year student Chi Vu talks about how the Computer Science Professional Internship Program helps apply classroom skills in the workplace
The Pearl Harbor raid radar: Roots of USask research
The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was detected by radar technology that would later help USask become a leader in space and atmospheric studies
How quantum math theory turned into a jazz concert
Scientific American
At USask, a mathematician and a musician collaborated to turn a quantum research paper into a jazz performance
Mángano’s research career recognized with national, international awards
USask geological sciences professor honoured by American and Canadian geological societies
USask President’s Medal winner grateful for ‘chance to learn’
Computer science and mathematics student Brennan Lockinger is the top graduate at USask Fall Convocation 2023
USask ‘clones’ researcher wins international award
Computer scientist Dr. Chanchal Roy (PhD) received a lifetime achievement award for his work on software clones
Video game installation at USask provides unique view of climate change challenges
Graduate student Qihang Liang designed the installation to explore the interconnections between people, water, food and energy systems
World-leading quantum computer will give USask ‘quantum boost’
"It’s an incredible engineering feat ... and it’s here on Canadian soil,” said Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD)
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Former USask faculty member becomes one of New Zealand’s chief science advisors
Dr. Simon Lambert (PhD) is the first holder of a newly created position with the Ministry for the Environment
Dr. Angela Jaime appointed vice-provost, Indigenous engagement
Indigenous Studies professor Dr. Angela M. Jaime (PhD) has been appointed to the role for a five-year term
USask students address Indigenous rights at Model UN
Indigenous studies graduate student recently attended the Model UN Conference in Vancouver to collaborate on Indigenous issues
English River First Nation poet-photographer named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Award-winning poet and photographer Tenille Campbell (BA’07, MFA’12) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Indigenous USask graduate processes personal hardships, emotions through artwork
Brody Burns (BA’21, MFA’23) discusses completion of Master of Fine Arts degree with support from Department of Art and Art History
USask Department of Indigenous Studies celebrates achievements, looks ahead to the next 40 years
Department of Indigenous Studies celebrated 40 years of ‘indigenizing the academy’ in September
How to find your place as an Indigenous university student
Advice from USask leadership award winner Eileen Lennie-Koshman
Giving Day supports USask Comprehensive Campaign as new school year begins
One of the initiatives USask Giving Day will focus on is Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) – a program that directly enriches the academic experiences of future Indigenous leaders
USask Department of Indigenous Studies celebrates 40 years of ‘indigenizing the academy’
Indigenous Studies started as a grassroots movement by Indigenous students in the 1970s.
Finding a new path for sociology
In The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Sociology, USask associate professor Dr. Robert Henry (PhD) sends a message
Meet the artist behind the artwork featured on 2023 orange shirts now on sale at USask
USask College of Arts and Science graduate Vanessa Hyggen (BA'17) created artwork commissioned for Orange Shirt Day 2023See all Politics & Society News
USask cybersecurity expert weighs in on AI benefits and risks
Computer Science associate professor Natalia Stakhanova (PhD) talks about the limitations and benefits of embracing AI
Is the beloved snowman melting away for good in Toronto? We asked experts
Toronto Star
Water research expert Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) discusses the shorter snow season in Canada
More than 70% of Canada is 'abnormally dry.' Here's why
CTV News
Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change John Pomeroy explains why 2023 was 'such a dry year'
Wildfires burned 18.5M hectares of land in 2023. What will happen come thaw?
Global News
Geography and Planning distinguished professor John Pomeroy discusses how wildfires are influencing 'future extreme weather events'
USask researchers explore untold history of psychedelics
A USask researcher has led the creation of a new book which compiles stories of the history of psychedelic drugs around the world
Obituary: John Courtney
Courtney was a professor in the Department of Political Studies and a Senior Policy Fellow at JSGS for 58 years
USask, City of Saskatoon partner to fight housing insecurity
USask economics researchers and members of the Saskatoon Fire Department are looking to develop solutions to issues of housing insecurity and homelessness
‘Other ways of knowing and being’ that enrich our lives
The Globe and Mail
USask sociologist Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) conducts research aimed at advancing our understanding of the human-animal connection
USask researcher explores value of service dogs for veterans
As Dr. Linzi Williamson (PhD) puts it, it’s not a question of whether service dogs work, but exactly how and why
Q&A: Psychology professor shares holistic benefits of yoga
Visiting psychology professor Dr. Meetu Khosla (PhD) is the guest speaker for the Vedanta Endowment Lecture Series
USask launches major expansion to clinical psychology program
Government of Saskatchewan funding will quadruple program’s training seats and increase public services
New USask Banting fellow delves into women’s contributions to medical history
New USask Banting fellow working with history professor Dr. Erika Dyck (PhD) on the historic medical use of psychedelics
Striving for transparency: Why Canada’s pesticide regulations need an overhaul
The Conversation
Department of Biology professor Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) is among researchers calling for more transparent and scientifically robust pesticide regulation in Canada
This solar cycle, the sun’s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted
The aurora is both a scientific wonder and a risk factor to industry, writes USask postdoctoral fellow Dr. Daniel Billett (PhD)
Manitoba’s reasons for refusing to search for Indigenous women’s remains in landfill are a smokescreen
The Conversation
Obstacles to a search have more to do with political will than technical concerns, writes Department of Political Studies faculty member Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD)
How colonial racism fuels Saskatchewan’s criminalization of Indigenous men
The Conversation
Indigenous people shouldn’t have to fear police who are supposed to protect them, write Indigenous studies faculty members Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) and Randy Morin
Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher’s invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all
The Conversation
Recent events at the legislature show that we live in a society that normalizes violence against women, writes Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) of the Department of Political Studies
Statement on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
A message from Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD), vice-dean Indigenous in the College of Arts and Science
The simple reason a viral math equation stumped the internet
The Conversation
Mathematicians and mathematics educators have been weighing in on a particular debate rooted in school mathematics that shows no signs of abating
‘Water’ we doing to our water?
Governments at all levels need to work together to manage and protect our freshwater resources, writes Raylene Hartl, a master’s student studying biology at USask
Alumni reflect on USask education as Women’s and Gender Studies Program celebrates 30 years
An anniversary brunch and panel discussion will be held on May 14 at Marquis Hall
Opinion: Time running out to secure Saskatchewan's water prosperity
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Saskatchewan’s prosperity rides on our ability to manage our water, write Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) and Dr. Baljit Singh (PhD)
Russia-Ukraine war could have significant implications for international order: U of S lecturer
650 CKOM
The situation in Ukraine is “absolutely tragic," said Dr. Martin Gaal (PhD), a lecturer in the Department of Political Studies and coordinator for the global studies certificate at the University of Saskatchewan
Experts with Prairie roots surprised by speed of attack on Ukraine, but not by resistance to it
CBC Saskatchewan
As an academic with a focus on Ukraine and a woman of Ukrainian heritage, the war in her ancestors' home country has affected USask graduate Marnie Howlett (BA'15, MA'17) on several levelsSee all Students & Campus Life News
USask student challenging perception of dinosaurs with ‘paleoart’
USask geological sciences graduate student Kaitlin “KT” Lindblad reimagines some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs with artwork
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
‘A window into the workings of a professional environment’
Third-year student Chi Vu talks about how the Computer Science Professional Internship Program helps apply classroom skills in the workplace
Q&A: Aurora Wolfe, award-winning USask student artist
MFA student won a 2023 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award from the International Sculpture Center
USask Rhodes Scholar to pursue passion for plant science at Oxford
USask biology student Rachel Andres is making plans to continue her love of plant science research at the University of Oxford
Two new Rhodes Scholars make USask history
Biological sciences student Rachel Andres is one of two USask recipients selected for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Finding an academic career, community in anthropology
Bryn James-Cavan (BA’23) will be receiving the University Medal in Social Sciences at the USask Fall Convocation Ceremony on Nov. 8
USask graduate evaluates effective communication in health care
College of Arts and Science graduate Dr. Rosa Moazed (PhD’23) will be celebrating at the USask Fall Convocation ceremony on Nov. 8.
USask President’s Medal winner grateful for ‘chance to learn’
Computer science and mathematics student Brennan Lockinger is the top graduate at USask Fall Convocation 2023
Video game installation at USask provides unique view of climate change challenges
Graduate student Qihang Liang designed the installation to explore the interconnections between people, water, food and energy systems
Huskie Athletics celebrates 2022-23 Academic All-Canadians
More than 30 College of Arts and Science students were recognized for academic success
How to find your place as an Indigenous university student
Advice from USask leadership award winner Eileen Lennie-Koshman
Is the beloved snowman melting away for good in Toronto? We asked experts
Toronto Star
Water research expert Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) discusses the shorter snow season in Canada
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Former USask faculty member becomes one of New Zealand’s chief science advisors
Dr. Simon Lambert (PhD) is the first holder of a newly created position with the Ministry for the Environment
Jennifer Lang named College of Arts and Science acting vice-dean academic
Department of Music faculty member has a record of academic innovation
Dr. Angela Jaime appointed vice-provost, Indigenous engagement
Indigenous Studies professor Dr. Angela M. Jaime (PhD) has been appointed to the role for a five-year term
Scholarship established in memory of late-USask statistics professor
USask statistics professor Dennis O'Shaughnessy was responsible for changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to include the specialty
Pamela Downe appointed interim vice-dean faculty relations
Department of Anthropology professor will serve a 13-month term on the College of Arts and Science leadership team
Three USask faculty members honoured with Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Teaching Award
Dr. Loleen Berdahl (PhD), Dr. Simonne Horwitz (D. Phil), and Dr. Cheryl Troupe (PhD) are inaugural recipients of the new award
USask, City of Saskatoon partner to fight housing insecurity
USask economics researchers and members of the Saskatoon Fire Department are looking to develop solutions to issues of housing insecurity and homelessness
Biology professor to receive USask Distinguished Teacher Award
Dr. Neil Chilton (PhD) has taught 10 undergraduate courses and five graduate courses during his 20 years at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask Department of Indigenous Studies celebrates achievements, looks ahead to the next 40 years
Department of Indigenous Studies celebrated 40 years of ‘indigenizing the academy’ in September