wheat-sheaf.jpg

the world needs...

Innovators

 

USask nurtures and provides opportunity to unleash the bold curiosity that fuels creative problem-solving, invention, and social and technological advancement needed to support life on earth and the future of our planet.

Water Security

We are dedicated to protecting precious freshwater resources needed for the world’s growing demand for sustainable food production while mitigating the risk of water-related disasters such as floods, droughts, and fires.

Food Security

We are working to strengthen Saskatchewan's agricultural leadership with new science, technology and policies to help feed the world's growing population safely and sustainably. 

Sustainability

USask develops clean energy solutions through science and engineering. We strive to understand the relationships among different peoples and the natural world in order to tackle climate change and protect the planet.

description
CLS
description
CLS

The world needs water and food security.

#1
We ranked first in Canada and among the best in the world for water resources research.

 

Wheat Sheaf

the world needs...

Protectors

 

description
description
Convocation
ultrafast-laser-laboratory-in-the-saskatchewan-structural-sciences-centre.jpg

We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of all species.

Infectious Disease

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals.

Health

USask advances health through excellence in interprofessional education and practice and interdisciplinary life and health sciences discovery by combining social and hard sciences and the arts. 

The world needs health and well-being.


USask's VIDO emerges as Canada's leader in vaccine development.

 

Wheat Sheaf

the world needs...

Leaders

 

The world needs leaders who bring to life the principles of diversity, equality, human dignity, accountability and manācihitowin, and reflect them back in daily interactions and decisions; leaders who know when to lead and where to support.

Indigenization and Reconciliation

We uplift Indigenization to a place of importance by expanding the understanding and practice of Indigenous ways of knowing and concepts of innovation and strengthening bonds of respect, trust, and shared benefit with Indigenous communities. We are committed to “transformative decolonization” leading to reconciliation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We know empowering others with greater inclusivity and accessibility strengthens the community and enhances excellence, innovation and creativity.

description
description
Students in Bowl
College of Education

The world needs a more equal, fair, and just world.


Based on environmental and social impact, USask Ranked among the world’s best.

 

169K
Alumni

72
Rhodes Scholars

295
Order of Canada recipients

2
Nobel Prizes in Chemistry

44
Olympians

1
Prime Minister

Wheat Sheaf

the world needs...

Gamechangers

 

 From the humanities and social sciences to water, food, and energy security to one health and sustainable communities, USask continues to deliver on its commitment to being the university the world needs.

Loading...

 

Study at USask

Become part of our history of success in addressing the world's challenges at a university where you can be what the world needs.

Apply

Work at USask

Join our innovative and diverse community and well-recognized experts as we continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.

Job postings

Give to USask

Make your impact today and support our students and research through a donation, helping to imagine and create a sustainable, inspiring future.

Donate