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USask law professor Patricia Farnese contributes expertise to made-in-Saskatchewan ventilator project
In January, the University of Saskatchewan (USask), in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and RMD Engineering, made headlines after successfully developing a “made-...
Professor Wiegers examines domestic violence and access to justice during the pandemic
Wanda Wiegers, a professor at the USask College of Law, has been involved in research related to domestic violence for more than 20 years.
Professors Odumosu-Ayanu and Newman join forces for new book on Indigenous-industry agreements
In December 2020, two College of Law faculty members released “Indigenous-Industry Agreements, Natural Resources and the Law”—a new publication that comprehensively reviews agreeme...
USask law team studies impact of COVID-19 international travel and trade restrictions
How does a country balance the need to contain a disease outbreak such as COVID-19, with pressures to allow international traffic and trade? When should a country shut its borders—...
USask Law PhD student awarded $105,000 by SSHRC to research spatial dimensions and implications of constitutional rights
Lawyers and judges in Canada are regularly grappling with the legal consequences of large resource development projects and their impacts on constitutional rights—particularly Indi...
Third annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week begins at U of S
For a third year in a row, the University of Saskatchewan’s (U of S) College of Law and justice stakeholders from across the province are coming together to bring awareness to acce...
U of S Gladue Rights Research Database first of its kind in Canada
SASKATOON—A unique-in-Canada research database developed and launched at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will help to ensure the Gladue rights of Indigenous people are full...
Law professor collaborates on Canadian Blood Services research
Barbara von Tigerstrom will work with colleagues at the Johnson Shoyama School of Public Policy (JSGS), the University of Alberta College of Law and Canadian Blood Services (CBS) t...
Public, justice, healthcare and library sectors come together for access to justice solutions
On Oct. 16, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice officially proclaimed Saskatchewan’s Second Annual Access to Justice Week.
Discover our Research Video Series: Simple Framework for Risk Analysis
U of S College of Law professors Heather Heavin and Michaela Keet discuss their "Simple Framework for Risk Analysis" project and the impact it has on the way legal services are del...
Discover our Research Video Series: Mortgage Law Reform in Saskatchewan
Distinguished Professor Ron Cuming discusses his work on mortgage law reform in the province of Saskatchewan and how he connects his research to the lectures he delivers in the cla...
Discover our Research Video Series: Natural Resource and Development
Associate Professor Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu talks about her research on the interaction between natural resource development and local communities around the world.