Global Institute for Water Security - Students and Young Researchers

Global Institute for Water Security - Students and Young Researchers The GIWS is an interdisciplinary group of researchers who are involved in all aspects of water quali Join us in making a difference!

At The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS), our mission is to advance water research and education by bringing together students, researchers, and community members. We focus on promoting innovative initiatives and sustainable water management practices while raising awareness about critical water issues. We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the water sector, en

suring that all voices are heard. Additionally, we strive to enhance student well-being and engagement through programs that connect academic pursuits with real-world applications in water security.

💧💧 We’re excited to continue highlighting the amazing research happening within our community! 🌿💧Meet Alana, whose resea...
05/12/2026

💧💧 We’re excited to continue highlighting the amazing research happening within our community! 🌿💧
Meet Alana, whose research focuses on improving our understanding of permafrost hydrology and permafrost thaw in the Taiga Shield near Yellowknife. Using field observations and numerical modelling, Alana investigates the factors that influence ground thaw and explores how climate change may accelerate permafrost degradation.
Her work helps advance our understanding of how northern ecosystems may respond to a warming climate, with a particular focus on the impacts of permafrost thaw on hydrological cycling and nutrient export in permafrost watersheds. 🌎❄️💧💧




💧 Our Python programming class was a great opportunity to explore the world of coding. Participants learned the fundamen...
05/12/2026

💧 Our Python programming class was a great opportunity to explore the world of coding. Participants learned the fundamentals of Python programming, practiced general coding statements, and discovered how to work with different libraries commonly used in research and data analysis. 💻💧
From writing simple programs to understanding how coding can support scientific and research applications, the session created an interactive and engaging learning environment for students and young researchers alike. It was wonderful to see everyone collaborating, asking questions, and building new technical skills together. 💧
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the session both educational and enjoyable! 💧💧






💧Our April Coffee, Tea & Networking event was a great opportunity to connect and unwind! ☕🤝Students and researchers came...
05/03/2026

💧Our April Coffee, Tea & Networking event was a great opportunity to connect and unwind! ☕🤝
Students and researchers came together to share ideas, have engaging conversations, and enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.💧
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event so enjoyable!
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💧 Our bowling event was all about good vibes, great company, and a little bit of competition. It was amazing to see stud...
05/03/2026

💧 Our bowling event was all about good vibes, great company, and a little bit of competition. It was amazing to see students and young researchers come together, relax, enjoy some delicious pizza, and take a fun, refreshing break.💧
Plenty of laughs and lots of memorable moments made it a truly enjoyable day.
Thanks to everyone who joined and made it such a lively and interesting experience! 💧💧





💧💧 We’re excited to continue sharing the inspiring stories within our community! 🌿💧Meet Sam Lucy Behle, a PhD student wi...
04/09/2026

💧💧 We’re excited to continue sharing the inspiring stories within our community! 🌿💧
Meet Sam Lucy Behle, a PhD student with the Research Group in Ecology of the MRC-Abitibi (GREMA) at the Forest Research Institute, University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and a visiting student at the Global Institute for Water Security.
Her research investigates the spread of Bythotrephes cederströmii, an invasive predatory zooplankton in Canadian lakes. She examines how environmental and human factors drive its expansion and how it alters lake food webs using community analysis and stable isotope methods.
Sam’s work aims to improve predictions of invasive species spread and support better freshwater ecosystem management. 🌊💧💧




💧💧 We’re excited to start sharing the stories behind our community! 🌟💧Krishna is a PhD student in the Department of Geog...
04/01/2026

💧💧 We’re excited to start sharing the stories behind our community! 🌟💧

Krishna is a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Planning and with the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan. She is studying the health impacts caused by poor air quality from dust storms and wildfires. She has been working with Mistawasis First Nation on strategies to measure and monitor air quality in the community. Krishna hopes to establish a local low-cost sensor network so that people can identify conditions when air quality is poor and adjust their activities accordingly, and/or seek support to lessen the poor air quality's impacts on their health.

💧💧 Our International Women’s Day event brought together an inspiring group of students, researchers, and professionals t...
03/30/2026

💧💧 Our International Women’s Day event brought together an inspiring group of students, researchers, and professionals to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women.
We were honoured to host three incredible guest speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and successes. Their stories sparked meaningful conversations and left us with valuable insights on leadership, resilience, and growth. 💧💧
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such an empowering and supportive space.




💧💧After gathering new insights during the GIWS World Water & Glacier Day event, why not put your water knowledge to the ...
03/17/2026

💧💧After gathering new insights during the GIWS World Water & Glacier Day event, why not put your water knowledge to the test?
Join us in the evening for a fun and interactive trivia night focused on water-related themes. It’s a great way to continue the conversation and challenge yourself. 💧💧💧





🎉 What a day! We had an amazing tubing adventure that got our hearts racing and spirits high, followed by a lively socia...
03/07/2026

🎉 What a day! We had an amazing tubing adventure that got our hearts racing and spirits high, followed by a lively social event with free pizza, snacks, and plenty of laughs. 🍕🥤
It was the perfect chance to connect and unwind, while enjoying the great outdoors. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. you made it unforgettable! 💦✨




💧Join us for our monthly Coffee, Tea & Networking event! ☕🤝It’s the perfect chance to connect with researchers and stude...
03/07/2026

💧Join us for our monthly Coffee, Tea & Networking event! ☕🤝
It’s the perfect chance to connect with researchers and students, share ideas, and meet new people in a relaxed, friendly setting. We look forward to seeing you on March 23!
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