News in 2020
JSGS Student Wins Virtual Hackathon
Congratulations to Master of Public Policy student Canute Rosaasen and his partner, Mahesh Rachamalla, on placing first in the University of Saskatchewan’s first virtual hackathon,...
Berdahl passionate about teaching and reaching students
It should come as no surprise that Dr. Loleen Berdahl (PhD) was ahead of the curve when the global pandemic struck.
The impact of COVID-19 on post-secondary education
The COVID-19 pandemic demanded a quick response from the Canadian education system.
JSGS Alumni Selected as Saskatoon Placemaker Program’s First Curator
Jen Budney, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS), PhD. in Public Policy graduate, was selected to be the curator of the 2020 public art installation by Saskatoon...
JSGS students compete virtually in annual internal case competition
Held on Friday, November 6, the JSGS Internal Case Competition brought on a new virtual format that saw students from around the world working together to highlight their knowledge...
USask researchers lead national project to eliminate cervical cancer in Canada
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers will play a lead role in a $1.6-million Urban Public Health Network (UPHN)-led national research project to help eliminate cervical c...
CCHL awards LEADS certification to Saskatchewan’s Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and signs three-year strategic alliance focused on health leadership
The partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field and provides the policy school with the opportunity to incorporate the LEADS fram...
Loleen Berdahl receives Master Teacher Award by USask
The Master Teacher Award is the highest form of recognition for faculty members. It was established to recognize faculty members who make outstanding contributions to the learning ...
New e-book from USask and U of R policy school examines core issues of 2020 provincial election
The Saskatchewan Election: A 2020 Perspective provides a snapshot of the provincial election and the outcomes in a variety of policy areas.
Policy school welcomes new faculty member this fall
Dr. Jim Farney, a sought-after political scientist from the University of Regina (U of R), will join the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) as an associate pro...
JSGS expert appointed to international working group focused on identifying governance solutions for a safe and just planet
Margot Hurlbert, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy and professor in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, has been appointe...
USask researcher studying COVID-19 impact on Indigenous businesses
SASKATOON – Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), has been awarded $25,000 in federal funding to study the impact of C...
Policy school welcomes Dr. Kurtis Boyer as its newest faculty lecturer
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the one-year appointment of Dr. Kurtis Boyer to a faculty lecturer position at its University of Saskatc...
Saskatchewan universities appoint new executive director for provincial policy school
Dr. Loleen Berdahl has been appointed as the new executive director of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, effective October 1, 2020
Saving Lives: Investing in breast cancer screening research
Dr. Cheryl Camillo (PhD) has been awarded a $102,660 SHRF Establishment Grant to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the free provincial breast cancer screening program.
Dr. Ranjan Datta: The road to reconciliation
Dr. Ranjan Datta (PhD) believes everyone has a role to play in contributing to the ongoing reconciliation process in Canada.
Co-Away: a digital tool to help northern communities address COVID-19
Co-created with Indigenous communities in northern Saskatchewan, the project leverages locally crowd-sourced data to make informed decisions.
Making a difference: JSGS student supports Yukon First Nation initiative to improve education outcomes
It is a common belief that providing young people with a good education should give them a better chance at life. This is especially true when trying to build human capacity while ...
Research team awarded $230,600 to track the impact of public health measures on COVID-19
The team, led by USask community health and epidemiology professor Dr. Cory Neudorf, has received $180,600 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), plus $50,000 from...
Policy school welcomes on board two new executives-in-residence
Two former senior public servants, Ron Styles and Alastair MacFadden, have joined the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, effective April 1 and June 1 respectively.
Researchers awarded prestigious national fellowships for climate change-related projects
Two exceptional young University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded highly competitive Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships totaling $280,000 over two years for proj...
Mitacs and JSGS to support Indigenous and northern communities with new digital technologies in fight against COVID-19
The projects will introduce Indigenous and northern communities to digital technologies that can help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and provide additional economic and commercial...
JSGS statement on death of George Floyd
Like millions of people around the world, we are saddened and outraged by the death of George Floyd and the underlying racism that it highlights.
Hope or Hoax? The controversial promise of stem cell treatment
This article was originally published in the University of Regina's Discourse magazine.
From cancer therapy to improving policy for the handling and storage of vaccines
Understanding the business of quality health care and the complexities of the healthcare system were key reasons why Shalini Gambhir pursued her Master of Health Administration (MH...
A simple choice turned into a fulfilling experience for one MHA student
With over 10 years of health care experience, Stefany Kawka joined the online Master of Health Administration program to advance her career.
GENI student videos showcase strength and resilience of northern communities
JSGS students in the Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI) program are showcased in a series of short videos that highlight the resilien...
JSGS employee receives USask Service Award for International Engagement
Emmy Neuls, manager of Johnson Shoyama’s online Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI) and online Master of Public Administration (MPA) a...
Global Institute for Food Security at USask signs agreement to accelerate social science research in food security
University of Saskatchewan (USask) research has received a $675,000 boost from the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) to investigate social science impacts on food security ...