Jun 3, 2025
Computer science is for everyone: new USask graduate
Amanda Ewen wasn’t sure about pursuing science until she discovered her perfect place at USask.
Apr 8, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Computer Science Professor and Graduate Students Receive GSA Awards
The GSA Awards celebrate distinguished graduate students as well as honour faculty that have generously supported graduate students in research, scholarly and artistic pursuits.
Mar 31, 2025
UofS Cyber Security Team Clinches Victory
The UofS Cyber Security Team (CST) celebrated their first win at the recent BSides Regina Capture The Flag competition.
Mar 31, 2025
Showcasing Student Innovation at CTRL+ALT+EXHIBIT
This spring, the Computer Science Student Society (CSSS) teamed up with zu to host CTRL+ALT+EXHIBIT, a unique celebration of student work.
Mar 18, 2025
Graduate Students Recognized for Academic Excellence in Computer Science
The Geddes Awards are given to a Ph.D. and M.Sc. student currently in their graduate program. This award is based on high academic standing and research productivity.
Jan 29, 2025
Enthusiasm Abounds at the Saskatoon Global Game Jam
Participants raced the clock in a 48-hour challenge to create a game from scratch
Oct 31, 2024
A passion for interdisciplinary research
USask graduate Vyom Patel (BSc’23), who studied mathematics and computer science as an undergraduate student, is now exploring the interface of quantum information, machine learning, and applied mathematics
Sep 19, 2024
Indigenous USask student aspires to become ‘legal’ hacker
Computer science major Noah Merasty had opportunity to conduct research with NSERC grant as a first year undergraduate student
Sep 12, 2024
New USask Schulich leaders excel in the classroom and the community
Sahas Mittal and Rowan Redekopp have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2024 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
Sep 4, 2024
Giving Day 2024: Dash pursues research for the better good
USask Giving Day, a one-day fundraising initiative to be held on Sept. 10, will focus on supporting key areas including leading research while inspiring students like Akshara Dash as she pursues a future in critical and speculative design.
Jul 29, 2024
Graduate Student Award Recipients
Each year, the Department of Computer Science recognizes our graduate students' contributions to research and volunteerism.
Jul 3, 2024
Three questions with Saskatchewan tech leader Aaron Genest
Genest (BSc’07, PhD’13) is one of four Alumni of Influence Award recipients from the College of Arts and Science
Jun 5, 2024
Computer Science Technical Team Lead Receives President’s Staff Excellence Award
This prestigious award is given annually to staff members who not only achieve excellence but also embody the university’s Mission, Vision, and Values, thereby playing a key role in realizing the goals of the University Plan 2025.
Jun 4, 2024
New USask graduate set out to do the impossible
Dylan Haussecker was told he couldn’t learn middle school math. He helped send a satellite into space.
May 30, 2024
USask spearheads AI-driven detection of early Alzheimer’s through eye screenings
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers Dr. Changiz Taghibiglou (PhD) and Dr. Sara Mardanisamani (PhD) are bridging biology and data science to develop a new, non-invasive AI screening tool for those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
May 24, 2024
College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence recipients recognized for outstanding achievements
Gordon Beach, Tenille Campbell, Aaron Genest and Pat Atkinson have been selected as recipients of this year’s awards
May 16, 2024
College of Arts and Science faculty recognized for significant research impact
Dr. Raymond Spiteri received the 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award from the College of Arts and Science. This award is presented in recognition of outstanding research, scholarly and artistic work.
May 7, 2024
USask alumnus headlines technology event to inspire Saskatchewan students
Last week, the Department of Computer Science, in partnership with the Saskatoon Industry-Education Council, welcomed hundreds of grade 10 to 12 students to the USask campus for Digitized 2024. The May 1st event was sponsored by Vecima, BHP, and USask ICT.
May 6, 2024
USask double honours student has passion for volunteering
“Follow your interests,” says award-winning student Fraser McLeod.
Apr 15, 2024
International collaboration brings artwork to life with augmented reality
shARed spaces team explores the possibilities of a developing technology and its place in digital art
Feb 28, 2024
Winter 2024 Programming Contest Recap
The Department of Computer Science held the Winter offering of our twice-annual programming contest on Saturday, Feburary 24.
Jan 30, 2024
Undergraduate Student Presents at TEDxUniversityOfSaskatchewan
Akshara Dash presented at TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan 2024 on January 21. The third-year Interactive Systems Design student was the youngest speaker at the event with her presentation entitled “Great design goes beyond empathy”.
Jan 8, 2024
USask cybersecurity expert weighs in on AI benefits and risks
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) cybersecurity researcher and expert says that while artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while and is definitely here to stay, there are risks but also many benefits to the world’s adoption of this type of technology.