‘Strong and consistent effect’: research links common insecticide to bird harm
New research out of the University of Saskatchewan is providing compelling evidence that a common insecticide is harming migratory birds. Continue reading
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Man accused of indecently exposing himself in University of Saskatchewan library
University of Saskatchewan protective service officers said a man was found in the university’s library indecently exposing himself. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan expanding pet blood donor program at vet college
Emma Thomson and her dog Asha are part of the revamped pet blood donation program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the U of S. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan sees largest enrolment in its history
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
According to the University of Saskatchewan enrolment report for 2018-19, registration reached record numbers with just under 26,000 students. Continue reading
Pilot project offers option for LGBTQ2 students to live together at U of S
University of Saskatchewan students will have the option of living with other self-identified queer students through a new pilot project. Continue reading
MMIWG report calls for official Indigenous languages in Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Of its 200-plus calls for justice, the National Inquiry’s report calls for Indigenous languages to be treated like English and French in Canada. Continue reading
Earning badges through robotics, Girl Guides learning about careers in STEM
The University of Saskatchewan is helping introduce Girl Guides to a potential future in engineering. Continue reading
U of S study finds therapy dogs improve hospital patient experience
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Therapy dog Murphy was part of a study at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital, which measured a dog’s effect on patient comfort and distress. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Tribal Council partner to improve education outcomes
A long-term agreement between the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the University of Saskatchewan aims to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Continue reading
U of S researchers play role in mapping durum wheat genome
U of S scientist Curtis Pozniak helped identify the gene in durum wheat responsible for the accumulation of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in many soils. Continue reading