College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan

USask Museum of Antiquities marks 50 years Museum on the USask campus houses more than 1,000 artifacts and replicas from the ancient and medieval world

The USask Museum of Antiquities is celebrating half a century of revealing wonders of the past to Saskatoon audiences. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...

USask Indigenous Studies welcomes new department head - News New leader looks to support colleagues, research, and the future of the department.

Dr. Damien Lee (PhD) has returned to @usask.ca as the head of the Department of Indigenous Studies.

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USask student wins national award for Northern research Polar Knowledge Canada recognizes geological sciences graduate student Emilie Perreault for research on groundwater in the North

Almost everyone living around Whitehorse relies on groundwater for drinking. USask geology student Emilie Perreault has won a national award for research that will help protect that water. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...

Market Power and the Bitcoin Protocol A talk in the Economics Speaker Series by Dr. Alfred Lehar (PhD) of the University of Calgary

With high demand for block space, why are blocks on the blockchain rarely filled to capacity?

At the next USask Economics Speaker Series talk, we'll hear evidence that bitcoin mining pools are creating artificial scarcity to extract higher profits. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...

Approximation and Our Intellectual History A colloquium on mathematics and philosophy by Dr. Nicolas Fillion (PhD)

Philosophers and mathematicians are lovers of truth, but exact truth is elusive.

Philosopher Nicolas Fillion talks about a philosophy of approximation at this Sept. 26 USask colloquium. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...

Tomorrow: Chris Chipak, the local Indigenous artist behind this year's USask orange T-shirt, will present on the inspiration behind his process and the orange shirt design.

USask College of Arts and Science welcomes new faculty for 2025 Eleven scientists, scholars and artists take up positions at the college

Welcome to USask! This fall's new #USaskArtSci faculty members are experts in everything from space weather to Indigenous citizenship laws to sexuality in video games. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...

Building relationships and co-creating community is a key part of First Nations and Métis research.

Register for this year's Research Engagement Day: research-groups.usask.ca/sk-neihr/new...

Nuit Blanche Eve 2025 — Nuit Blanche YXE Make a weekend of NBYXE. Experience Nuit Blanche Eve on Friday, September 19th and 20th at Gather Local Market

Nuit Blanche Eve starts tonight in Saskatoon! Featuring multimedia artworks by USask School for the Arts students. nuitblanchesaskatoon.ca/eve2025

‘Now is the perfect opportunity’: What’s the value of the social sciences and humanities in Canada today?

@usask.ca president Peter Stoicheff discusses the role humanities and social sciences play in Canada today.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Hub: thehub.ca/podcast/audi...

Elizabeth Quinlan - Research Projects (@quinlanresearch.bsky.social) Elizabeth Quinlan is a sociology professor at the University of Saskatchewan, a labour activist, a supporter of social justice, as well as a longtime researcher of labour history issues. Account mana...

📙Book launch: Standing Up to Big Nickel
#USask sociology professor Dr. Elizabeth Quinlan's (quinlanresearch.bsky.social) latest book explores a bold and dramatic time in Canadian labour history.
📍McNally Robinson
🗓️Sept. 26, 7 pm
www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18822/...

@usask.ca Indigenous Studies' Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD) recently co-authored a book, "Indigenous Insights for Planetary Health and Sustainable Food Systems."
The book aims to improve understanding and outcomes of planetary health and sustainable food systems.

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USask-led international research project unites water with maternal health - News An international research collaboration led by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) water researcher is exploring the intersection of water, environment, social and cultural systems with health for wo...

An international research collaboration led by a #USask water researcher is exploring the intersection of water, environment, social and cultural systems with health for women and mothers in communities around the world.

#USaskResearch

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Orano Canada renews support for Indigenous USask students in STEM Uranium mining and milling company provides $100K contribution to Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways

#USask Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) is receiving a $100,000 donation from Orano Canada Inc. over two years to support Indigenous students pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Next week is Postdoc Appreciation Week! Join CGPS from Sept. 15-19, to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of postdoctoral scholars at #USask. Register for Postdoc Appreciation events: buff.ly/o0KzPHK

Outstanding USask alumni honoured with achievement awards - Green and White This year’s recipients will be celebrated at the annual awards gala on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Remai Modern

Congratulations to #USaskArtSci graduate Barbara Gibson (BA’71)—a highly regarded career diplomat—and the other winners of #USask Alumni Achievement Awards!

Two new Schulich leaders “couldn’t stop smiling” when awarded prestigious scholarship - News Anastasiia Finovska and Lucas Sulewski have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2025 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.

“A dream that I had worked so hard for had just come true.”✨

Anastasiia Finovska and Lucas Sulewski have been named the USask 2025 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.

Congratulations, and welcome to #USask!

#2025SLSquad #LeadersGonnaLead

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USask philosophy class encourages kids to ask the ‘big questions’ Philosophy for Children class examines important issues, develops critical thinking skills

This summer, kids learned critical thinking skills, how to reason, how to work together—even when disagreeing—during a free Philosophy for Children program at #USask.

Learn more ⬇️
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Orange Shirt Day is Sept. 30. Order your shirt by noon on Aug. 29 to ensure pickup by Sept. 26.
This year's orange shirts feature artwork by Chris Chipak of Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Orders accepted year-round, but delivery by Sept. 30 not guaranteed after deadline. shop.usask.ca/orange-shirt...

USask students featured in new Walking with Dinosaurs series Paleontologists Jack Milligan and Kaitlin Lindblad appear in an episode of the celebrated series, which returns this summer

An iconic dino documentary series is back, and @USask paleontologists are part of it. #WalkingWithDinosaurs

‘Unwillingness to accept any limitations as to what is possible’ - Green and White Dr. Kazuki Ikeda, a former USask postdoctoral fellow who worked at quanTA, is breaking new ground in quantum science

Dr. Kazuki Ikeda (PhD) advised students to find great mentors — like he did with quanTA director Dr. Steven Rayan (DPhil).

"At each step, meeting the best person at the best timing has been the most crucial."

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Three questions with Métis energy sector expert Peter McPherson Arts and Science graduate Peter McPherson (BA’91) discusses how human geography laid the groundwork for success

Peter McPherson (BA'91) discusses how human geography helped build the foundation for his career as an energy sector expert—and helped discover a purpose rooted in empathy, collaboration and community.

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USask appoints Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio as 12th president and vice-chancellor  - News Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio (PhD) has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of #USask for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

Read more:
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MFA candidate Soheila Fallah's exhibition explores the idea of space. "How do we inhabit space, and how does space inhabit us?"

New exhibition: "Hypnopompia"
📍Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
🗓️Aug. 11-22
Reception: Aug. 22
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Three questions with entrepreneur Heather Morrison USask alumna Heather Morrison (BFA’08) discusses how university helped her find herself, skills, career path

"You're never a finished product—you're never done. Just allow yourself to keep evolving. You've got the time."

Entrepreneur Heather Morrison (BFA’08) talks about how an arts and science degree prepared her for a remarkable career path.

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Three questions with Canadian Paralympian Nikita Ens Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award winner Nikita Ens (BSc’11) gives advice for students pursuing dreams, facing failure

"Strive for the treasure that lasts." #USaskArtSci Alumni of Influence recipient Nikita Ens (BSc’11) is sharing her advice.

Proud Canadian Kim Coates charts his rise from Sask. jock to Hollywood star | CBC News Kim Coates thought he'd be a history teacher until a drama class at the University of Saskatchewan sent him on a totally different path toward acting. Appearances on the stage turned into movie and TV...

How do you go from USask to being a Hollywood actor featured in blockbuster TV and movies? Kim Coates (BA'81) has one answer.

Three questions with Chief Felix Thomas Arts and Science graduate (BSPE’88, BA’90) and Alumni of Influence Award recipient discusses his path to First Nations advocacy

"Those kind of classes really taught you how to think."

#USaskArtSci Alumni of Influence Award recipient Chief Felix Thomas talks about his time at @usask.ca and his advice for today's students.

USask MFA in writing graduate lands three-book deal Tonia Laird (MFA’20) will write a series of dystopian YA novels

A dystopian YA book set in #Saskatchewan? Tonia Laird is making it happen.

“There's a feeling about Saskatchewan,” says the @usask.ca
grad, who just signed a three-book deal.

Three questions with historian Robert J. Young Young (BA’63, MA’65, PhD) is a new recipient of the College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award

"Advisors of any kind are irrelevant without listeners."

Read our Q&A with the celebrated historian Robert J. Young, winner of a #USaskArtSci Alumni of Influence Award.