Building researchers, mentors and leaders: Roy recognized for outstanding mentorship
This year’s Distinguished Graduate Mentor leads by example, building a culture of mentorship within his lab environment.
USask Governor General Gold Medallist focuses on connection, care and community
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Spring 2026 Governor General’s Gold Medallist uses storytelling to advocate for more inclusive care for people living with dementia.
Small actions make big impact: Wonsiak awarded Clement Employee Service Award
The Clement Employee Service Award recognizes the contributions of USask staff members who go above and beyond to support graduate students.
USask students receive Lieutenant Governor Scholarship awards
Four outstanding Saskatchewan graduate and post graduate students are being recognized for their academic excellence and leadership through the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Scholarship and the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship.
Governor General’s Gold Medallist uses VR to level up nursing education
This year’s Governor General’s Gold Medallist at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is transforming nursing education with immersive virtual reality.
USask celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week
During Postdoc Appreciation Week at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), two exceptional post-doctoral scholars highlight the research that earned them the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Misiwêskamik International Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Three USask students recognized nationally with Vanier scholarships
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students have received funding in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership skills, and innovative research potential.
Quality time with Dr. Hill: Distinguished Graduate Mentor 2024-25
For many graduate students, a mentor may serve as a leader, a guide, and a supporter. For some especially fortunate graduate students, a mentor may also serve as a trusted friend.
Leading with kindness: Hassett awarded Clement Employee Service Award
The Clement Employee Service Award was established in 2022 in memory of Kelly Clement, a long-time staff member at the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS), known for her institutional knowledge and dedication to supporting graduate students.
Dean Debby Burshtyn, Renewed as Dean of the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
We are pleased to announce that USask’s Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Debby Burshtyn (PhD) to a second five-year term as Dean of the College of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) effective July 1, 2025.
ITEP alumnus empowered by past, present and future generations
Family and education are grounded in stone for University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Edward Mirasty, who will be honoured with an Indigenous Achievement Week award for community engagement on Thursday, March 13.
‘Community is a verb’
USask PhD student leads community research with tangible results in Saskatoon core neighbourhood
Indigenous USask graduating student uses art, degree to build community
An award-winning multimedia artist and musician will be graduating with a master’s degree at the 2024 USask Fall Convocation.
Winning words: USask researchers reach new heights in communication competitions
Communication-focused competitions are challenging graduate students to change the way they think about their research. By shifting their perspectives, the researchers are finding more effective ways to share their work with the public.
Leading the way: Governor General’s gold medalist advocates for reconciliation in pharmacy education
Dr. Jaris Swidrovich (PharmD, PhD) is Canada’s first and only Indigenous faculty member in pharmacy, and his doctoral work has resulted in dramatic institutional changes across the country.
USask Toxicology students gain research experience abroad
Three students from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Toxicology Centre spent their summer conducting research in Germany as part of a prestigious multi-disciplinary fellowship.
Advancing health science: A look at USask’s 2024 Governor General’s Gold Medal recipients
Two graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are being recognized with Canada’s most prestigious academic honour, the Governor General’s Gold Medal.
USask partners with PINQ² to access Canada's only IBM Quantum System One
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers will have access to one of the world's most powerful quantum computers, thanks to a $558,208 contribution from PrairiesCan through the Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE) Program.
USask MSc student awarded Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship
Jeremy Irvine, a MSc student at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources, is the recipient of the $20,000 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship.
The power of collaboration: Storytellers Challenge winners emphasize the importance of synergy in research
A collaboration between graduate students from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) secured a winning spot in the 2024 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Storytellers Challenge, marking the first time a collaborative entry has placed top five in the contest’s eleven-year history.
Mentorship builds community: Dyck awarded Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award
The Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award recognizes the University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate faculty who are exceptional mentors to graduate students.
USask fellowship promotes plant breeding for sustainability
The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) is proud to welcome Dr. Salvador Osuna Caballero as the 2024 Misiwêskamik International Postdoctoral Fellow.
Kraft earns CGPS Clement Employee Service Award at USask
The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) at the University of Saskatchewan has recognized Alison Kraft from the Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as the 2023 recipient of the Clement Employee Service Award.
An urban Elder’s journey: The role of tradition, community, and education
In October of 2023, Dr. Linda Young (BA’94, BFA’98, MEd’20, PhD'23) earned her doctorate not through a traditional defence, but through Conversation. Her innovative dissertation format, comprised of 10 videos, four bookworks, a glossary of terms, and a gallery show, was developed through carefully followed traditional protocol, a connection to community, and a lifelong relationship with education.