Competitions

Competitions showcase the outstanding research, scholarly, and artistic work that takes place on and off the U of S campus.

By competing, students are able to showcase their work to a larger audience, gain insight into interdisciplinary research, and receive the opportunity to be recognized within their field. 

World Mining Competition

The World Mining Competition is an exceptional opportunity for students from all backgrounds to showcase their strategic analytical abilities to some of the most prominent minds in the mining industry. It will take creative approaches to address the opportunities and challenges presented by the ever changing, and evolving world mining industry.

This year’s competition we are inviting teams of four undergraduate students to compete. Our recommendation is that teams are cross disciplinary with a focus on business, engineering, and geology students. This is to enhance the quality of their solutions. However, undergraduate students from all disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Register by: September 30, 2021; Event dates: October 22-24, 2021

USask Images of Research Competition 

Organized by USask Research Profile and Impact, this competition is an opportunity for all faculty, staff, students, and alumni to share their research, scholarly or artistic work through the medium of photography. Submitted images must be accompanied by a 120-word (max. 900-character) description of the image and its relation to the entrant’s USask-affiliated research. 

The aim of the competition is to give researchers an artistic avenue to showcase their research and to celebrate the great diversity of work taking place on campus and beyond. Entrants can submit their images to any of five categories. 

You have faced unprecedented challenges this year in conducting your research. While your workplace may have changed, we’re encouraging you think beyond your desk space. Flex your creative muscle, and show the world the beauty in your work. The entry period is not yet announced for the 2021-22 academic year.

The competition includes a multi-disciplinary jury which will judge the competition, and a public voting period during which anyone can view the images online and cast their vote for two “Viewers’ Choice” awards. 

The USSU Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarly and Artistic Work 

The Undergraduate Project Symposium (UPS) is an annual event highlighting the research, scholarly and artistic works of undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan. The 2021 Symposium will take place online from March 1-5, 2021. 
 
From research posters to sculptures, presentations to musical numbers, community engaged learning experiences to dramatic dialogues, FYRE projects, honours, Dean's Projects, summer research: any type of work may be submitted! All research conducted within the past year (including projects that you've presented in class or at a department or college research day) are all eligible to be presented at the USSU Symposium. 
 
This event is not yet announced for the 2021-22 academic year.

Canadian Operational Research Society Student Paper Competition 

A competition to recognize student papers that have contributed to the field of operational research. Not yet announced for 2021-22 academic year.

Universities Canada Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) Competition 

The Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition challenges university students across Canada to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with disabilities. A university representative must nominate a student or student team to participate. Not yet announced for 2021-22 academic year.

Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) Student Paper Competition 

The Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) Student Paper Competition is an annual event to award prizes for student papers. The primary focus of the paper must be directly related to a specific transportation practice or policy. Not yet announced for 2021-22 academic year.