Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre

What is SSSC ?

The SSSC is a multidisciplinary research laboratory where academic and industry research is conducted. Researchers in Agriculture, Engineering, Medicine and Natural Sciences use the $15M of instruments and components to conduct research. Highly trained professional staff in the SSSC teach and assist researchers with structure determination and spectroscopy. Over 1000 highly qualified personnel (HQP) have received hands on training and over 50 industries have utilized the SSSC through academic or contract research. SSSC staff work with researchers to develop interdisciplinary research methods and hybrid instruments to solve problems. The SSSC’s unique open access model for an advanced research laboratory has invigorated multidisciplinary research. The laboratory is staffed by funds from the Office of the Vice President of Research and it is equally accessible to all researchers on campus. The expert user from traditional disciplines is guaranteed access to a well-maintained instrument and the non-expert can expect assistance to develop experiments and interpret data. SSSC staff facilitate transfer of knowledge between disciplines, collaborations and new research development between disciplines. Access to the SSSC is 24 hours per day, year-round.

Learn About Us

Located in the historic Thorvaldson Building on the University of Saskatchewan campus; the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (SSSC) resides as the largest shared analytical instrument facility on campus.

Student Training

Our quality services and thorough training sessions are guided by our highly experienced and specialized staff. At the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre, we offer the opportunity to learn one-on-one with our experts.

Analytical Services

In addition to our research and training, we also provide professional analytical services for small academic groups or industry.

Our Facilities

Within our research facilities we have rigorous, ongoing research from students and experts alike. In addition to our growing user base community, our facilities are continuously updated with the latest instruments and equipment. You can find more information about our facilities here

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  • Celebrating 20 years of Multidisciplinary Research Activity at the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre

    The Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (SSSC) is a premier multidisciplinary research facility at the University of Saskatchewan. It is focused on fostering collaboration and innovation across a variety of fields, including agriculture, engineering, medicine, and natural sciences. The SSSC has set itself as a leader at the University of Saskatchewan, where all researchers have access to staff and research infrastructure to conduct research. With over $20 million in instruments and components, the SSSC supports academic and industry researchers conducting cutting-edge studies. It is staffed by highly skilled... 

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