Unlocking the secrets of the freeze-thaw cycle: USask research looks at cold spots and cold moments
Hydrological research on the Prairies can be a challenge when the water is locked up in ice for almost half the year.
Nandita Basu named Canada Research Chair
Dr. Nandita Basu, jointly appointed to the Faculties of Engineering and Science, was named the Canada Research Chair in Global Water Sustainability and Ecohydrology.
A Grand day of STEM activities for Indigenous high school students
Six Nations Polytechnic partners with McMaster University and the University of Waterloo to explore STEM field work in the Grand River.
Cold Regions Warming - Fall Exhibition Opening
The Cold Regions Warming exhibition is opening at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Global Water Futures Observatories a critical step towards water security for Canadians
When the University of Saskatchewan (USask) set out to lead the pan-Canadian Global Water Futures (GWF) Program in 2016, it laid the groundwork for what has become an integrated system of research stations across the country that are critical to understanding, predicting and tracking the health of our water.
Prof. John Pomeroy Presenting to United Nations
Professor John Pomeroy will be in New York on Friday, Sept. 23, presenting to the United Nations.
From doctoral thesis to coffee-table book, for USask researcher
University of Saskatchewan (USask) doctoral student Caroline Aubry-Wake woke up on Wednesday morning to her phone buzzing out of control.
USask major scientific centres awarded $170M of MSI funding
Four flagship research centres at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) uniquely equipped to keep Canada at the forefront internationally in vaccine development, imaging science, sustainable water management and monitoring space weather have been awarded nearly $170 million.
USask Canada Research Chairs to use Indigenous knowledge, stories to create social impact
Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded a total of $1.2 million in funding through the federal government’s Canada Research Chair program to support new insights into Indigenous storytelling and Indigenization in engineering programs.
Discovery of ‘young’ deep groundwater tells surprising tale: USask researcher
The findings of a recently published study of ancient groundwaters have important implications for such practices as carbon sequestration and deep underground storage of waste from nuclear power and oil and gas production, says University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Grant Ferguson (PhD).
Laurier Associate Professor Jennifer Baltzer named Canada Research Chair in Forests and Global Change
WATERLOO – Ecologist Jennifer Baltzer has been named the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Forests and Global Change. An associate professor in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Department of Biology, Baltzer’s research as a tier one chairholder will examine how the effects of climate change, including the intensification of wildfires, will impact forest ecosystems in Canada’s North.
Philippe Van Cappellen wins prestigious Canadian Geophysical Union Medal
Philippe Van Cappellen, Professor, Faculty of Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate in Ecohydrology, has been awarded the J. Tuzo Wilson Medal, the Canadian Geophysical Union's (CGU) greatest honour.
Students learn on the land at First Nation in new USask course
Students in GEOG 465 spend a week living at Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Sask.
USask honours Wastewater Surveillance Team for public engagement
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Wastewater Surveillance Team, which responded swiftly to the arrival of COVID-19 by developing a monitoring program that provides reliable forecasts of infection outbreaks in communities, is being recognized with USask’s 2022 Publicly Engaged Scholarship Team Award.
Curious by nature: How asking questions led Holly Annand to pursue a PhD at USask
Dr. Holly Annand (PhD) says she’s always been a curious person. Growing up, she was encouraged to ask questions and try different things. And it was this same curiosity that led her to pursue a PhD in hydrology and water resources science at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask proud partners of exhibit Arctic: A Man Under the Ice
Art and science in collaboration on display at international traveling exhibit in downtown Saskatoon.
Wildfire smoke accelerates glacier melt, affects mountain runoff: USask research
As global temperatures rise, wildfires are becoming more common. A new study by University of Saskatchewan (USask) hydrology researchers found that exposure to wildfire smoke can cause glaciers to melt faster, affecting mountain runoff that provides major freshwater resources for life downstream.
Women in Leadership: Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace works toward a more sustainable future
On Earth Day, the USask water expert discusses the Sustainable Development Goals and how individuals can improve water and energy efficiency.
USask experts collaborate on international project to transform water predictions
A team of hydrologists from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and University of Calgary (UCalgary) comprises the Canadian contingent in an unprecedented international collaboration that aims to revolutionize flood predictions across North America.
The state of water security in Canada: A water-rich nation prepares for the future after seasons of disaster
OTTAWA – Canada is known as a water-rich nation, but we are not a water secure nation. Researchers warn that if a national strategy based on the latest science and Indigenous knowledge is not taken seriously and urgently, our water security could be in even greater peril, risking the lives, livelihoods and health of communities and the integrity of our natural environment.
USask wastewater COVID detectives’ paper is a roadmap for other scientists
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers set up a wastewater monitoring program that’s become the province’s sole reliable source for data on the prevalence of COVID-19. Now they have published a paper that provides a blueprint for other scientists to emulate their work.
The Value of Water in Canada: New webinar series announced
Roy Brouwer, executive director of the Water Institute and University Research Chair in Water Resources Economics, has launched a new webinar series highlighting state-of-the-art water valuation practices in Canada.
‘We take water for granted’: USask professor highlights human relationship with water through artwork
Susan Shantz's new exhibition, Confluence, will be on view at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery until May 1
GWF Associate Director delivers key remarks at United Nations event
International Day of Women and Girls in Science calls for women to have equal participation and access to science. On February 11th Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace joined many in presenting to the UN the progress made since the inaugural date and the work that remains.
USask wastewater testing for COVID-19 sets the standard
Oh, the stories wastewater streams can reveal about life in a community.
Dr. Kelsey Leonard on Phil Loring's The Second Transition Podcast
In the latest episode of The Second Transition Podccast, Phil Loring speaks with Dr. Kelsey Leonard, a water scientist, legal scholar, policy expert, writer, and enrolled citizen of the Shinnecock Nation.
Commending Professor Mark Servos’ efforts to track the spread of COVID-19
Professor Servos has been leading wastewater testing locally and across Canada.
USask researchers angling to protect fish from chemical contamination
SASKATOON – Chemicals widely used in everyday life end up in wastewater that flows to rivers and lakes, potentially causing serious impacts to aquatic life.