The Holiday Hangout offers a welcoming space for graduate students who remain in the city over the winter break. Designed to ease the isolation that can accompany the season, the event provides free meals, casual activities, and a relaxed environment where students and their families can connect. With flexible drop-in hours and an emphasis on community and inclusivity, the Hangout has become a valued tradition that brings warmth and togetherness to a quiet time of year.
An MSc student in Biomedical Engineering, Marziyeh is developing a smart ring that detects early signs of agitation in people living with dementia. Her work advances wearable health technologies and supports safer, more compassionate caregiving.
Part-time internship for USask PhD students to support campus EDI initiatives.
Includes event coordination, briefing-note preparation, and collaboration with the EDI team.
Vanier Scholar Jinnath Rehana Ritu, a PhD student in Biology at the University of Saskatchewan, is investigating how an algal neurotoxin called BMAA affects learning and memory using zebrafish as a model. Her research bridges environmental science and neuroscience, shedding light on the risks toxins pose to brain health. Beyond her groundbreaking work, Jinnath is an advocate for sustainability, community service, and mentorship, inspiring students in Bangladesh and beyond to pursue research with purpose and perseverance.
Jeremy Irvine, a Vanier Scholar and PhD student at the University of Saskatchewan, is combining his farm roots with research in sustainable agriculture. His work on the lesser clover leaf weevil is helping reduce pesticide use, protect pollinators, and support farming communities. Beyond the lab, Jeremy is a mentor, leader, and advocate who reminds fellow graduate students that resilience and balance are key to success.
The areas on and around the University of Saskatchewan campus have experienced rapid growth
in the past few years. During the same period, USask continues to focus on growing the student
population, and has also partnered in efforts to bring Sask Poly to Innovation Place. However,
students feel that the campus community is already negatively affected by on campus and
campus-adjacent infrastructure insufficient to meet their needs and keep them safe. Though many
of these challenges are outside of the President’s Executive Committee’s direct influence, GSA
brings these concerns in hopes that the sphere of influence wielded by this group can push for
solutions at the source, be that the City of Saskatoon or beyond.
Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio (PhD) has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.
