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 February 1, 2012

    After a year-long planning process, the University of Saskatchewan Library has launched a new search feature called USearch.

    Anyone who has visited the library’s home page since Jan. 9 will know that USearch has been given prime real estate. It is now the first tool at your disposal in searching the library for academic resources.

  • 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.

  • BRIEF: Canadians like the Internet

    By April 13, 2011

    The Canadian Media Research Consortium has released a new study that shows Canadians value their Internet connections over other media.

  • Smartphone text harder to comprehend: study

    By April 9, 2011

    Reading comprehension from a smartphone screen is as low as half of that when reading from a standard desktop monitor, according to a recent study by a University of Alberta research team.

  • Study shows gamers not desensitized to violence

    By March 11, 2011

    A recent study at Ryerson University debunked the common assumption that playing violent video games desensitizes gamers to violence, but only for young adult gamers.

  • Sask. universities receive health research grant

    By January 27, 2011

    The University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina have teamed up to conduct a study on disparities in health across the province.

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  • Research group to investigate asthma in Saskatchewan

    By January 21, 2011

    Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of asthma and other chronic lung disease nationwide.

  • Canadian researchers detect and test antihydrogen atoms

    By December 4, 2010

    Until recent years, antimatter was merely a theoretical convenience and dramatic plot device. Now, thanks in large part to researchers from Canada, antimatter has not only been proven to exist but has also been trapped long enough to be tested.