Baljit Singh
Vice President of Research,
University of Saskatchewan
Backed by a rich legacy of research and innovation, the
University of Saskatchewan is paving the way for the next generation.
Industries must grow and evolve to match the ever-changing demands of society — but that’s easier said than done. Advancements in technology and infrastructure take time, effort, and creative thinking. Listed amongst Canada’s top research schools, the University of Saskatchewan is a resource hub where people can push the boundaries of innovation.
“University of Saskatchewan has established itself as a global leader across numerous research areas, and our staff, students and faculty continue to lead the drive into the future of Canadian research as well,” says the school’s Vice-President of Research, Baljit Singh.
The university features world-class research centres including the Canadian Light Source (CLS), the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network, the Global Water Futures Observatories, and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization. The latter is currently constructing one of only two containment Level 4 labs in the entire country, where scientists can develop high-level solutions for countless diseases. Plus, the CLS facility houses Canada’s only synchrotron— a cutting-edge scientific infrastructure that helps researchers solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
Building a better tomorrow
Overall, the University of Saskatchewan’s research centres have produced astounding results — including new vaccines, sustainable energy solutions, and advancements in infrastructure. The university’s researchers are making major impacts across scientific fields, including impressive agricultural and bioresource initiatives. Set in the middle of the prairies, these projects focus on discovering new crops, using satellite technology and machine learning to map farm fields, water resources, predict spatial viability and so much more. Through the work of the Global Institute for Food Security and Global Institute for Water Security, the University of Saskatchewan is advancing innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.
“Funding Canadian research leads to advances in science and technology that benefits everyone, from here at home in Saskatchewan, to nationally and to those living around the world,” Singh adds.
To learn more about the university’s research and innovation efforts, visit usask.ca.
