May 17, 2013
BitStrata Systems wins 2013 U of S Tech Venture Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 17, 2013
(Posted May 17, 2013)
May 17, 2013
Canadian Wheat Alliance to support R&D projects to develop new wheat varieties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 16, 2013
Government of Canada release
The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan today announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). This initiative will coordinate research and development projects to improve the yield of Canadian wheat by reducing losses under extreme weather conditions such as drought, heat, cold and diseases. "The Canadian Wheat Alliance will improve the quality of Canadian wheat, and enhance Canada’s competitive position in the growing world market," said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, on behalf of the Honorable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology). "The benefits of this Alliance will flow throughout the entire value chain, strengthening our producers’ bottom lines and our overall economy."
(Posted May 17, 2013)
May 17, 2013
University of Saskatchewan hosts international brainstorming workshop on medical imaging
SASKATOON – International medical imaging and health experts are meeting at the University of Saskatchewan today to explore how scientists, governments and industry can work together and improve health care for people and animals.
(Posted May 17, 2013)
May 15, 2013
TransformUS Support Service Transformation Task Force announces prioritization criteria
Saskatoon – The University of Saskatchewan TransformUS Support Service Transformation Task Force announced their final criteria and weightings in a letter to the campus community May 15.
(Posted May 15, 2013)
May 15, 2013
U of S GardenLine opens for the season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-May 15, 2013
SASKATOON – The idea of growing your own garden or starting a new landscaping project can be an overwhelming idea for the new gardener or homeowner. With the May long weekend fast approaching, the University of Saskatchewan’s GardenLine has started taking calls for this growing season. GardenLine is a free service offered through the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources to help answer gardening questions and concerns.
(Posted May 15, 2013)
May 13, 2013
U of S course in business available to high school students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 13, 2013
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business will introduce a new credit course for high school students in the fall designed to give young people an understanding of the role of business in the world and of career potential in the field.
(Posted May 13, 2013)
May 09, 2013
University of Saskatchewan approves 2013-14 budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2013
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved the university’s 2013-14 operating budget, which contains a projected deficit of $3.3 million. While this deficit, at less than one per cent of projected expenses for the year, demonstrates progress against financial challenges, the university still needs to ensure that expenses will not outpace revenues going forward.
(Posted May 09, 2013)
May 03, 2013
U of S resident sheep flock to find a new home
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 3, 2013
SASKATOON – Saskatoon – In response to the budgetary pressures, the University of Saskatchewan will no longer maintain its flock of about 300 sheep on its campus farm but it will make animals available to meet teaching and research needs in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
(Posted May 03, 2013)
April 30, 2013
U of S puts resources in faculty hands to enrich community-engagement and outreach activities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 30, 2013
SASKATOON – A new initiative at the University of Saskatchewan will see $175,000 invested annually to support faculty and graduate student efforts in working with communities across the province and around the world.
(Posted April 30, 2013)
April 29, 2013
U of S health researchers awarded Grand Challenges grants to tackle health problems in resource-poor countries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2013
SASKATOON – Four University of Saskatchewan health researchers have been awarded $100,000 each through Grand Challenges Canada to help make their innovations a reality to improve health, particularly in the developing world.
(Posted April 29, 2013)
April 29, 2013
Hold the salt: U of S researchers work with food industry to reduce sodium in bread and processed meats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2013
SASKATOON – Researchers in the University of Saskatchewan Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences are taking aim at two of the biggest sources of salt in the Canadian diet: our daily bread and the processed meats that often go with it.
(Posted April 29, 2013)
April 26, 2013
University of Saskatchewan student tackles Aboriginal justice at home and abroad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 26, 2013
Saskatoon – After spending the past seven months counselling criminals in Vancouver and mediating land claims in New Zealand, University of Saskatchewan student Lana Garcelon is ready to apply her passion for Aboriginal justice closer to home.
(Posted April 26, 2013)
