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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 25/06/2026

Climate variability is already changing how canola is grown across the Prairies. Farmers are seeing it, adapting to it, and planning for what’s next. This research looks at what’s shifting on the ground, and what supports are needed most. Learn more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 04/02/2026

@usask.ca graduate students César Pedrosa Soares and Sam Lucy Behle are heading to the @aquaaction.bsky.social AquaHacking Prairies Grand Finale to pitch their innovative water-technology solution, Drift-Eye Swarm (Fluvius Brain), to a panel of judges for an opportunity to fund their idea.

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 18/12/2025

From our team to you and yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 01/12/2025

Join us on Dec 4 for a presentation by Grant Ferguson reflecting on his year travelling around the world discussing groundwater as the National Ground Water Association Darcy Lecturer. Join us for lunch in person, or contact us if you are unable to attend! Register: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 18/11/2025

Calling all artists! #SciArt The #VirtualWaterGallery + @glacieryearcanada.bsky.social are curating a new digital gallery on glaciers, ice, and transformation. Submit artwork that connects to cold places, lived experience, or change in the cryosphere. www.virtualwatergallery.ca/cc-call-for-...

Poster for a call for art to the changing cryospheres online gallery. Image includes a photograph of mountains and ice reflected in a calm pool of glacial meltwater with information on where to learn more (virtualwatergallery.ca)

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 23/09/2025

Join us for Water-Industry Connections on Oct 20 at USask (1:30–4:15 PM, Convocation Hall). The event will include Industry and research perspectives, followed by networking and posters. Register (free) and submit your poster here - space is limited: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 05/09/2025

A special thank you goes out to Meewasin Valley Authority for joining our river walk and sharing the incredible work they are doing for Saskatoon and the surrounding area! #yxe

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 05/09/2025

GIWS was delighted to host alum Julian Klause along with 19 geography students from the University of Bonn! Their visit included tours of our water and drone labs, a walk along the river, and a field trip to the iconic St. Denis National Wildlife Area.

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 28/08/2025

Yesterday was #WorldLakeDay! Since 2014, researchers have monitored Buffalo Pound Lake to track bloom dynamics and deliver live data that helps provide clean drinking water to 25% of Saskatchewan. Learn more research-groups.usask.ca/baulch/buffa... @usask.ca @gwfobservatories.bsky.social

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 14/08/2025

Environmental Micro- and Nanoplastic Identification & Characterisation Workshop 2–6 Feb 2026 @unibirmingham.bsky.social Practical skills in microplastic sampling, processing, and analysis across aquatic and terrestrial environments. Register now 👉 shop.bham.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 28/07/2025

A new Water Health NSERC CREATE program will launch this fall! This research & training program will examine the impact of physical, biological, chemical, & climatic stressors on water & human health Read the new article in CWRA's Water News cwra.org/resources/wa... water.usask.ca/waterhealth-...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 25/07/2025

#PhDOpportunity: N₂O Emissions in Irrigated Cropping Systems Start: Fall 2025/Winter 2026 📍@ulethbridge.ca, with coursework at @usask.ca Position is a part of CanN20Net and FWNET NSERC Create programs water.usask.ca/documents/jo...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 16/07/2025

#PostDoc Opportunity: Remote Sensing of Carbon Dynamics in Beaver-Engineered Peatlands Join @usask.ca to study how beavers shape montane peatlands and impact carbon stocks. Candidates must have expertise in #RemoteSensing Application reviews start August 15th. usask.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 22/05/2025

We’re excited to announce the appointment of Brooke Klassen as GIWS’s new Associate Director! Brooke is an Associate Professor with the Edwards School of Business at @usask.bsky.social – she will support strategic growth and interdisciplinary leadership at GIWS. water.usask.ca/news-items/2...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 06/03/2025

Our next Water Friday event will be on March 21, featuring Lee Wilson with the Chemistry Department, @usask.bsky.social. Lee will talk about how different disciplines approach the capture and removal of pollutants. Register here so there will be enough pizza for all: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 11/02/2025

Indigenous values must be central to water governance. A new study highlights successful frameworks, barriers of colonization, and the need for nation-to-nation approaches. 💧 Water is life & interconnected 💧 Existing models show the way 💧 Indigenous leadership is key doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 10/02/2025

We are excited to welcome Meewasin Valley Authority to our upcoming Water Friday event on February 14th! Join Interim Meewasin CEO Mike Velonas and Resource Management Technician Erica Maier to learn about their initiatives in and around Saskatoon! Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 06/02/2025

Associate Director Jeffrey McDonnell presented a keynote at the WFCC'2025 International Conference on Water and Food Security in the Face of Climate Change this week. Thanks, University of Doha, for inviting Jeff to this important event!

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 23/01/2025

Join us in discussing #AI and quantum science with Nancy Turner, AVP for Teaching and Learning, and Steven Rayan, Professor and Deputy Head, Mathematics & Statistics @usask.bsky.social 🗓️ January 31 📍NHRC 1261 Registration is required (🍕&🥤 provided): water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 20/12/2024

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at GIWS! Our Executive Director Corinne Schuster-Wallace shares reflections on the past year and hopes for the future in this special message: mailchi.mp/fa0d173f985c...

Image of a glacier with the message of 'Happy Holidays from your friends at GIWS'

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Global Institute for Water Security @water.usask.ca · 18/12/2024

Welcome to the Global Institute for Water Security! 🌎💧 GIWS is a key representation of #water research at @usask.bsky.social, dedicated to advancing equitable & sustainable water resources management for people’s health & well-being, strong economies, & ecosystem integrity. water.usask.ca

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