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USask statement on 2024-25 federal budget

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) applauds the 2024-25 federal budget’s strong support for key areas of post-secondary education and research.

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USask research uses innovative techniques to trace lithium deep underground

A University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led research team has been awarded nearly $1.39 million through the NSERC Alliance Missions grant for critical minerals research to help detect deposits of lithium that are key to renewable energy initiatives.

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Minister Champagne highlights USask’s VIDO in post-budget tour

The Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in research innovation, talent development and pandemic preparedness was celebrated this morning during Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne’s visit to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).

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Wrapping it up sustainably

USask researchers investigate pulse proteins to replace petroleum in packaging

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USask researchers develop eggshell ‘bioplastic’ pellet as sustainable alternative to plastic

USask-designed pellet is a “closed loop” system that absorbs key agricultural nutrient.

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USask education graduate students finalists in global sustainability competition

Kristin Moskalyk and Nicole Lamoureux, graduate students from the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Educational Technology and Design (ETAD) program through the College of Education, were awarded $10,000 as finalists in the Metaverse for Sustainable Development Goals Global Prize and Virtual Reality Competition.

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Government of Saskatchewan invests in veterinary programs at USask

The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting veterinary programs at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) by providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25 — an increase of $667,000.