It’s one thing to call the University of Saskatchewan (USask) a leader in research, scholarly and artistic work (RSAW) — but what does that actually look like?

USask has established itself as a world-renowned leader in multiple disciplines of RSAW including disciplines like agrifood and social sciences to vaccine development to water security.

And USask is continuing to expand its RSAW profile in newer areas like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, building capacity locally and exploring new opportunities around the world.

Baljit Singh, USask Vice-President Research, has been a leader in research and innovation at USask even before taking the position of vice-president research in 2021. A highly accomplished researcher, educator and administrator, Singh is known for spearheading local, national and international RSAW collaborations and opportunities.

In an ever-shifting landscape for post-secondary institutions, USask is continuing to take active steps to be involved at all levels in bringing research and academic pursuits to the community, both here in Saskatchewan and around the world.

On the final episode of the second season of the USask Signature Series podcast, we answer the question “How does USask RSAW create impact we can see and feel?”

• Host: Matt Olson
• Producers: Matt Olson and Leslie-Ann Schlosser
• Editor: Matt Olson
• Graphics and Marketing: USask Research Profile and Impact office
• Original Music created by Silas Friesen

Questions? Email research.communications@usask.ca
Check out USask research on Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn and on the University of Saskatchewan's web pages!

Researchers across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are exploring the science and policies behind nuclear energy — all the things that make it work, and the best and most responsible ways for society to use it as low carbon energy source alternative to fossil fuels.

Dr. Andrew Grosvenor (PhD), the department head of Chemistry in USask’s College of Arts and Science and one of the co-leads for the Energy and Mineral Resources for a Sustainable Future Signature Area of Research at USask, and Canadian Light Source associate scientist Dr. Mehrnaz Mikhchian (PhD), have delved deeply into research around the mitigation and storage of nuclear waste.

Their research is crucial to the future of nuclear energy in Canada and around the world, and their insights show how USask research is helping to shape that future.

On this episode of the USask Signature Series podcast, we answer the question “What do we need to know about nuclear energy?”

• Host: Matt Olson
• Producers: Matt Olson and Leslie-Ann Schlosser
• Editor: Matt Olson
• Graphics and Marketing: USask Research Profile and Impact office
• Original Music created by Silas Friesen

Questions? Email research.communications@usask.ca
Check out USask research on Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn and on the University of Saskatchewan's web pages!

What did you have for lunch today?

A growing body of research shows that what children are eating for breakfast and lunch – and the environment in which they’re eating – is critically important for their growth and development.

Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer (PhD), a professor in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Department of Community Health and Epidemiology in the College of Medicine, is a strong proponent of school food programs that give young people access to structured and nutritional meals.

Engler-Stringer's work highlights the positives of school food programs, from nutritional benefits to social and community support and equality for students.

These school food programs have seen success in countries around the world, leading to short and long-term benefits for the students involved – but researchers like Engler-Stringer are looking to keep building the body of research to support growing school food programs in Canada.

The Government of Canada announced a $1 billion investment for a national school food program in 2024. While that support is crucial, the shape that program takes will need to be supported by robust research.

On this episode of the USask Signature Series podcast, we answer the question “What should your children be eating for lunch?”

Listen to the episode to learn more!

• Host: Matt Olson
• Producers: Matt Olson and Leslie-Ann Schlosser
• Editor: Matt Olson
• Graphics and Marketing: USask Research Profile and Impact office
• Original Music created by Silas Friesen

Questions? Email research.communications@usask.ca
Check out USask research on Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn and on the University of Saskatchewan's web pages!