The University of Saskatchewan is a research intensive institution. We are committed to supporting research, scholarly and artistic works with our information and communication technology (ICT) services.

Computing support for research is a collaborative effort, provided by skilled IT personnel from ICT, colleges and departments, EMAP, and the library.

In this guide, you will find information on items including:

• Getting your uSask computer ID (NSID) and getting access to the network and email.
• Consultation on IT for your grant application, advice on specifying computing and networking equipment, software, and services to assist you in your research activities.
• IT services to help get your research under way quickly.
• Access to high performance computing (HPC) facilities both local and through the WestGrid/Compute Canada national HPC platform.
• Access to software for research support

In This Guide

• Prepare – What you should know before using the services.
• Connect – What you should know about getting online.
• Resources – What services are available to you.
• Comments & Suggestions