THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

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  • By November 2, 2011

    With less than two weeks to go before the provincial election, the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union released a document outlining its demands of the provincial political parties.

    The timing was unusual for a document of its type, which groups usually use to extract promises from campaigning politicians desperate to curry favour with the electorate. USSU President Scott Hitchings acknowledged as much, saying the external affairs board he chairs got off to a late start this year.

  • Smoke clears on marijuana genome: scientists lay groundwork for future cannabis research

    By November 2, 2011

    A University of Saskatchewan scientist has helped map the genetic blueprint of marijuana, potentially leading to improved research and expanded use of the Cannabis sativa plant.

    Scientist’s believe their findings, made available to researchers worldwide on Oct. 20, can act as a foundation in developing new strains of medical marijuana, as well as strengthen certain traits in hemp.

  • New cell research at University of Alberta ‘final piece in puzzle,’ could lead to new disease treatment

    By October 30, 2011

    Groundbreaking new research from the University of Alberta has led to the discovery of a new part of the cells that make up complex life.

    Four years ago, work began on a project centered on “harmless soil amoeba,” when scientists came across a protein that he had seen before in human cells. The protein is an adaptin that brings things into the cell or expels things. It is the fifth of its kind.

  • Student candidates balance classes, homework and door-knocking

    By October 29, 2011

    About a dozen university students are balancing their studies with the demands of being candidates in the provincial election. The NDP has five student candidates, the Greens have four and the Sask. Party has one.

    Alex Mortensen, a University of Regina student running for the NDP in Cypress Hills, says the key is organization.

  • New MAVEN technology to play major role in future of Saskatchewan uranium mining

    By October 29, 2011

    A new software program that minimizes the environmental impact of mining uranium is underway, with almost $1.5 million being invested by the federal and provincial governments.

    The goal of this software is to reduce the impact to surface and ground water caused by mining — that is, to decrease the amounts of selenium, cobalt, nickel and other elements released into the environment.

  • Meet the candidates for Saskatoon Sutherland

    By October 28, 2011

    To prepare for the upcoming Nov. 7 provincial election, the Sheaf interviewed the four official candidates for the Saskatoon Sutherland riding.

    The constituency encompasses the University of Saskatchewan and the neighbourhoods of Varsity View, Greystone Heights, Grosvenor Park, College Park, College Park East and Sutherland.

  • Separating information from identity in an online world

    By October 27, 2011

    Just as the prominence of the World Wide Web has changed drastically, so too has its “raison d’être” — it has gone from a database to a hub of real-time communication and social networks. It spreads ideas, news coverage and multimedia across geographical boundaries instantly, and researchers are constantly trying to make it even more streamlined and efficient.

  • NDP and Sask. Party lagging in female participation

    By October 27, 2011

    Although there has been an increase of women in Canadian politics of about 20 per cent in the last 30 years, there is still a shortage of female representation.

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