College of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

On Friday, Apr. 19, #USask hosted an important announcement highlighting federal budget 2024 measures that support student success and advance critical research... (post continues below):

Federal budget supports student success, research and innovation: Graduate student scholarships will increase by $825 million over five years, and Canadian granting agencies (continued in thread post) news.usask.ca/articles/gener…

Congrats to Yashmilan Kaur who won the @agbiousask 3-Minute Thesis Competition!   Yashmilan’s thesis was “Development and quality characterization of apple fruit rolls.” #USaskResearch #3MT

In 2022, the CGPS council endorsed the Re-Imagine Graduate Funding proposal to streamline graduate funding and allocate more funds to units. Since the implementation of the project, CGPS is continuously working to improve funding processes. Learn more: buff.ly/46eMq0U

Drs. Andrew Grosvenor (PhD) & Greg Poelzer (PhD) are the leads of the Energy & Mineral Resources for a Sustainable Future Signature Area of Research at @USask. Learn more about the priorities for this Signature Area: research.usask.ca/about/signatur… #USaskResearch #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds

Submit your nomination for the 2023 Distinguished Graduate Mentor award! This award recognizes graduate faculty who are committed to inspiring, supporting, and mentoring graduate students in the classroom, laboratory, and beyond! buff.ly/3gWzWHL #USask | #USaskResearch

National Student Paper Competition applications are open! The competition allows grad students to share innovative ideas, and compete for the grand prize of a 4-month internship with the Government of Canada. Apply by December 15th buff.ly/3uowonG #Grad | #USaskResearch

Calling students in their 3rd year of undergrad up to postdocs within the fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering, engineering physics, computer science, math and stats. Discover Siemens EDA at their office on Research Drive November 24th! buff.ly/3swGOBl

Seeking #research opportunities in the US? Fullbright Canada is offering $25,000 grants USD for an academic year (9 months) at any US college, university, think tank, research center, or government agency. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2023! buff.ly/3tM2iKF

This is 🎃 Halloween 🎃! From all of CGPS staff, we're wishing the entire grad community a safe and happy Halloween! 👻

#USask InterD grad student Qihang Liang developed Inter-Play, a multi-channel video installation where players could affect a virtual environment! InterD allows grad students to design a custom program around multiple disciplines. Read his story here: buff.ly/492lgge

CGPS teamed up with #OVPR for the Graduate Research showcase on October 6th @USask! Interactive displays highlighted the top contributions of graduate students across a diverse field of disciplines. Learn more here buff.ly/46KycpG #USask | #USaskResearch

Looking to the future 🎓 #USask Fall Convocation is right around the corner! We can't wait to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates at two ceremonies taking place at Merlis Belsher Place on Nov. 8. 🎉 For more info on this event: #top" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">students.usask.ca/academics/grad…

Heather is retiring after 34 years at #USask! Join CGPS in wishing her well at a Come and Go Tea to celebrate her years of service this Thursday, October 26th at 2 p.m. in the Thorvaldson Building, Room 116! buff.ly/3Fv7J36

Three decades of service: Celebrating 34 years at USask cgps.usask.ca/grad-life/news…

The 4th annual Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows is happening October 24th to 26th! Join students and fellows across Canada for presentations which explore professional development and careers alike! Register here buff.ly/46BLBjb

#USaskEngineering master's student Shaheli Senanayake is studying the safest intersections in #sask to see why fewer accidents happen there and apply that info to other intersections. #EngineersTheWorldNeeds #Echobox=1697029525" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestarphoenix.com/news/local-new…

The first #STEAM webinar is October 19th! In this webinar, uncover the opportunities and challenges in building a career in #sustainability, with tips on finding a mentor, gaining relevant experience while in school, and more! Register now buff.ly/45nCWzY #USask

INNOVATORS: #USask graduate student Qihang Liang is blurring the lines between art, video games and digital worlds with his research project – a video game installation designed to have people interact directly with the effects of climate change. bit.ly/46i11JT

The CGPS Grad Research Showcase gave @usask researchers the opportunity to present their research to the Minister of Advanced Education, Hon. Gordon Wyant, as well as other members of the grad community. Thank you for all who supported this event!