May 18, 2012
NSERC PromoScience backs U of S Ecology Camps and Aboriginal school outreach programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 18, 2012
2012-05-10-OTHER
Two University of Saskatchewan school outreach programs – Ecology Camps for Kids and Science Ambassadors – have just received a boost from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) that will help them bring exciting science learning to students in Saskatoon and northern communities.
(Posted May 18, 2012)
May 16, 2012
University of Saskatchewan approves budget adjustment strategy and 2012-13 detailed operating budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 16, 2012
2012-05-08 - OTHER
Saskatoon – The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved a $453 million detailed operating budget for 2012-13 and a strategy to permanently reduce university expenses by $44.5 million by 2016. This includes one-time and permanent reductions of $9.5 million and $6 million in measures yet to be identified for a total of $15.5 million in 2012-13.
(Posted May 16, 2012)
May 11, 2012
10 finalists chosen for U of S Tech Venture Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 11, 2012
2012-05-05-OTHER
Ten entrepreneurs with ideas ranging from e-publishing, e-health, biofuels, mechanical engineering, and audio special effects will begin working on turning their ideas into businesses as finalists in the Tech Venture Challenge. The finalists were announced May 10th in Saskatoon.
(Posted May 11, 2012)
May 09, 2012
University of Saskatchewan and architect Douglas Cardinal unveil plans for new student centre
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 9, 2012
2012-05-04-OTHER
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan unveiled new design plans for the long-anticipated Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre at a special event May 9.
(Posted May 09, 2012)
May 04, 2012
University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon awarded inaugural Prime Ministers of Canada Fellowship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 4, 2012
2012-05-02-OTHER
University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon has been named the first recipient of the Prime Ministers of Canada Fellowship, an initiative of the Public Policy Forum to enhance governance in Canada.
(Posted May 04, 2012)
U of S Wilson Centre announces top 11 contenders in the i3 Idea Challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - MAY 4, 2012
2012-05-01
Eleven teams of aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Saskatchewan are now one step closer to winning the cash and support to start their own businesses.
(Posted May 04, 2012)
April 28, 2012
Canadian Governor General observes remote control experiment between Brazilian synchrotron and Canadian synchrotron at U of S
For Immediate Release - April 28, 2012
2012-04-08-OTHER
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN AND CAMPINAS, BRAZIL—Use of advanced internet technology to bring scientists and leading-edge research infrastructure together half a world apart was demonstrated today between the national synchrotron facilities of Canada and Brazil.
(Posted April 28, 2012)
April 24, 2012
First Nations partner with U of S, U of R, FNUniv researchers for $1.5 million respiratory health initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 24, 2012
2012-04-06-OTHER
Saskatchewan First Nations communities may soon breathe easier thanks to knowledge created by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and First Nations University of Canada, in partnership with the communities of Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, and Montreal Lake Cree Nation.
(Posted April 24, 2012)
April 16, 2012
University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors announces 2012-13 tuition rates
For Immediate Release-April 16, 2012
2012-04-04-OTHER
The University of Saskatchewan’s Board of Governors has approved tuition increases that average 4.4 per cent across a variety of programs for the 2012-13 academic year. Tuition will constitute approximately 22.5 per cent of the university’s operating budget, and support core academic programs and services as well as improvements in teaching, learning, and the student experience.
(Posted April 16, 2012)
April 12, 2012
U of S College of Nursing and Sunrise Health Region announce joint initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 12, 2012
2012-04-04-NU
The University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing and the Sunrise Health Region have entered into a partnership to facilitate graduate nursing education opportunities in the region and to enhance professional practice.
(Posted April 12, 2012)
April 11, 2012
University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine presents concept plan to build research capacity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 11, 2012
2012-04-03-ME
The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan is planning for the future. A concept paper is being presented to faculty, staff and students this week and will be discussed internally over the next several weeks.
(Posted April 11, 2012)
April 09, 2012
Tech Venture Challenge ready to launch U of S entrepreneurial dreams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 9, 2012
2012-04-02-OTHER
Three pages by April 27: that’s what it takes to put aspiring entrepreneurs in the running for $50,000 to launch their business and make it reality.
(Posted April 09, 2012)
