December
Capstone uses sustainable approach to make old boilers new again
Control system that brings classic industrial boilers up to modern emissions standards recognized by Association of Science and Engineering...
#SAITfaces: Rhea Wilson
Questions about SAIT? Ask an expert, like Rhea!
A look back at 2021 #HereAtSAIT
As we approach the end of 2021, we want to leave you with a few of our favourite things from the past year.
Construction collides with advanced digital technology
Tales from the Virtual Edge talks extended reality (XR) and the future of construction.
Holiday recipe roundup
Eat, drink and be merry with recipes from SAIT instructors
From self-taught to self-confident through SAITMicro programming
Short, skill-focused and stackable — micro-credentials, including energy, construction and programming, are now available at SAIT.
November
Understanding your grades
Grades are a significant part of your student life — make sure you understand how they work.
Charting the course to a career in maps
How a SAIT degree helped one student find his way
Picture it: Environmental Technology field school
Doing it for the grades and 'gram #HereAtSAIT
Celebrating a remarkable first year...
...and even brighter future
SAITMicro builds skills in high performance construction
Short, skill-focused and stackable — micro-credentials, including programming, energy and construction, are now available at SAIT.
Purpose, applied: SAIT joins campaign promoting Canadian polytechnics
Survey finds Canadian employers need polytechnic graduates
Moving forward through positive action
SAIT graduate and student award recpient Sarah Raddatz, shares why she focuses on opportunitities rather than obstacles.
Behind the scenes on a reality baking show
Get a taste of what it's like to compete on the Food Network from a SAIT instructor
Plug into virtual networking
Make career connections online.
Building a better future with the Aboriginal Futures Endowment Fund
Thanks to a recent commitment from our donor family, support for Indigenous education is set far into the future.
ACAC gold rush for SAIT Trojans
From soccer to cross-country, SAIT teams have raked in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) titles this season.
Elevate your convocation
The day you’ve been waiting for is almost here!
#SAITfaces: Sujata Haydu
You could say a gut feeling brought Sujata to SAIT.
October
Why we celebrate Pride Week at SAIT
Check out a rainbow of events celebrating SAIT’s 2SLGBTQ+ community Oct. 11 to 14
Get your turkeys in a row this Thanksgiving
Carve a turkey like a pro, gobble gobble down the best Thanksgiving stuffing and get tips for virtually hosting — and coping with — the...
A SAIT alumni's firsthand perspective of digital transformation in tourism
From a SAIT Travel and Tourism grad to working for Booking.com — Luis Alves talks digital transformation in the travel industry
New $1-million lab helps future workforce ride the wave of water sustainability
SAIT’s Water and Wastewater Pilot Scale Treatment Lab gives students hands-on experience with equipment and processes found in industry
“The Confluence” wins national, international awards in sustainable building
SAIT and partners have won a 2021 Canada Green Building Council Excellence Award and a 2021 Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award
SAITMicro welding a winner for alumna
Short, skill-focused and stackable — micro-credentials, including software, construction and welding, are now available at SAIT.
Breakthrough vanadium energy storage system wins Mayor’s Innovation Challenge
Innovative research to help stabilize the energy grid using a vanadium redox battery is one of the winners of the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge.
#SAITfaces: Ray Bucknell
Education never stops for Ray Bucknell.
2021 Giving Day — that's a wrap!
2021 Giving Day brought a welcomed excitement to the SAIT community as donors, alumni, students and employees came together (online) to bring on...
Inclusion Matters — empowering the SAIT community to lead a better future
The Inclusion Matters priority fund will help to ensure the SAIT campus is a place where everyone feels welcomed, supported, included and empowered...
September
Top 3 ways to make an impact on SAIT Giving Day
When it comes to making a difference in the success of SAIT students, every little bit has the potential to make a difference.
Strides for student success
SAIT grads Gursh Bal and Kai Fahrion are paying it back by setting up an award for SAIT students interested in a sustainable future.
Remembering the residential school experience on Orange Shirt Day
Residential school survivor Elder Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman shared his story and hosted a vigil at SAIT’s livestreamed commemoration on...
How to Change the World
What happens when you equip the next generation with the digital skills and mindset needed to solve humanity’s biggest issues? You change the...
Learning how to change the world
Applications open for life-changing program
Hands-on learning gets a tune-up with donor gifted vehicles
A recent donation from Ford allows students in the Ford ASSET program to hone their skills on the vehicles they will service after graduation.
A world-changing opportunity for SAIT students: Applications now open
SAIT students can now apply to be part of the globally-recognized experiential learning program, How to Change the World.
SAIT's Chinook Lodge celebrates 20 years of serving Indigenous learners
The Chinook Lodge Resource Centre opened its doors on September 22, 2001
On-campus activities resume, vaccination requirements
As of Monday, Sept. 20, on-campus activities will resume and SAIT will be following the Government of Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program.
Your choices matter
Ethics and academic integrity help shape your SAIT experience.
Corporate Training partnerships expand reach, access through online solutions
SAIT's Corporate Training team is helping businesses develop and sustain a culture of innovation.
SAIT one of nine Alberta post-secondary institutions to introduce vaccine mandate
SAIT joins University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal...
Career recalibration positions SAIT grad to the pinnacle of tech and tourism
How a SAIT education helped Luis Alves land at one of the world’s largest travel booking sites, Booking.com
Trust and the Metaverse
At the School for Advanced Digital Technology we think about innovation from two perspectives: The Innovation of Things and the Innovation of Ways....
August
7 ways to get involved this year at SAIT
Get connected to your community, have fun and maybe earn some co-curricular credit.
Strategies for being smoke free on campus
SAIT is smoke-free campus. That doesn't mean you have to quit smoking but you may be wondering how you'll adjust. Here are some tips that...
How to student — Fall 2021 edition
Tips and tricks to slide into the new school year.
5 easy ways to model your home after one of the greenest on earth
Lessons learned from “The Confluence” in creating a healthy, environmentally-conscious space
Practical opportunities make SAIT one of world’s best
The Schools of Business and Hospitality and Tourism give students access to experiences that are the roots to success
Alberta colleges and polytechnics create agriculture and food research collaborative
Partner institutions aim to collectively enhance agriculture and food research, and support the evolution of policy and advocacy for the industry.
3 ways to create a fresh start this fall
Opportunity is knocking #HereAtSAIT.
July
Why it’s time to talk about, and understand, digital transformation
The choice is simple — adapt and embrace technology or risk getting left behind.
SAIT’s new hospitality and tourism program offers flexibility and focus
Program specializations give SAIT hospitality students an advantage
New micro-credentials develop in-demand skills
Dream big with SAITMicro
Delivering on career advancement with applied project management
Certificate program and professional designation support job flexibility and confidence.
Pro tips for happy campers
Pointers, must-see’s and recipes to make your next camping trip the best one yet
Making plays for Calgary’s digital talent ecosystem
Industry leaders came together to map the digital future of our city
Building Calgary’s Digital Intelligence
People have always been Calgary’s strength, and as we reimagine, reignite and reinvent, this will continue to be true. As the School for...
Five Alberta road trips to take this summer
From mountains to forests to prairies — a SAIT grad’s guide to keeping it local.
June
4 leadership webinars to add to your calendar this summer
Leading Beyond Any Title is a series of free webinars offered through SAIT Corporate Training, featuring Jennie Gilbert
Levelling up to lead in hospitality
How SAIT alumni Leanne Blanchette is returning to her alma mater to update her skills
PLAYBOOK: Digital Talent Ecosystem 2021
SAIT’s School for Advanced Digital Technology is a catalyst for industry, technology and education to identify and train skills for the...
A message from Heather Magotiaux, Vice President External Relations, SAIT
SAIT mourns with our Indigenous communities
The Future of Presence
The pandemic has forced us to reinvent how we communicate, how we learn and how we cope with missing out on the basic human actions of the hug. We...
The Digital Transformation of Downtown Calgary
As the local tech industry continues to grow at an incredible pace, we’re fostering a new digital ecosystem to incubate the talent of the...
DQ 101: The Basics
It’s our job to help people live, learn, and thrive in a digital society. But what does “digital” mean? This Intro to Digital...
DQ 101: Digital Identity
At the School for Advanced Digital Technology we think about innovation from two perspectives: The Innovation of Things and the Innovation of Ways....
Finding "home" at Chinook Lodge
A home away from home. How SAIT student Brooke Aubichon found community through the Chinook Lodge Resource Centre.
Commitment and support pay off in convocation celebration
SAIT grad overcomes struggle with grades to finish strong with award-winning capstone project.
Donor supported position stick-handles students to success
Angela Flanagan is putting students first in her full-time role with SAIT’s Lamb Learner Success Centre.
Rebooting her future: Meet the #SAIT2021 Spring Valedictorian
How Lauren Schwering shifted into a promising career in cybersecurity
3 things you can do now to feel more ready
Feel ready to overcome possible setbacks, in whatever form, by building your resilience with small daily habits, recognizing your stress (good and...
Fall 2021 update
SAIT President and CEO shares plans for fall reopening
How green does your garden grow?
Tips for making your outdoor space more sustainable this summer
Global expertise = global distinction
First-class instructors help give SAIT’s School of Business a prominent place on global list of best business schools
Level up your convocation celebration
It’s almost convocation! Get ready to mark the occasion from wherever you are.
Let's Talk Inclusion
Tips for turning your words into gestures of inclusion.
SAIT partners with Hotel Arts to bring creative cuisine to campus
Curated Catering powered by Hotel Arts will provide SAIT’s catering and food services for the upcoming year.
May
Get your finances into shape
Money matters. Healthy finances over the holidays can help you feel organized and both avoid and manage stress.
6 ways to keep up and stay motivated with online learning
If you’re new to online learning, check out these tips to maximize your motivation and energize your engagement.
Student capstone tees up eco-friendly golf course design
Conceptual design of green golf course a finalist for the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta’s (ASET)...
What's next for the hospitality and tourism industry in Alberta
Leaders from Alberta’s hospitality and tourism sector discuss its road to recovery and the talent needed to lead the way
Six ways to spring into your community this semester
The semester is now underway and there’s lots happening — connect to the SAIT community and don’t miss a thing this spring.
Energy to digital career training program receives funding to expand
EDGE UP 2.0 will enable more former oil and gas workers to transition to careers in Calgary’s growing digital economy
Top 5 virtual interview tips for the class of 2021
Make the best impression on screen
Focus on Leadership | Jim Gibson to lead SAIT’s new digital technology school
Jim Gibson is the chief catalyst at the School for Advanced Digital Technology at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).
Host your own cyber celebration
Connect with family remotely this Mother's Day
Student Investment Management Trust takes home 2021 Student Leadership Award
2021 Student Leadership Award recipients bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.
2021 President's Medal recipient awarded for commitment to current and future students
Since he arrived at SAIT four years ago, Rigel Raju has worked hard to build community, invest in others and achieve great things.
SAIT backgrounds for Teams and Zoom
Level up your next online class or virtual meetup.
2021 President's Awards recipients represent student resiliency
Meet our 2021 SAIT President's Medal and Student Leadership Award recipients.
April
Searching for a job in a pandemic
Though you probably didn’t plan on starting your job hunt during a pandemic, it can be done.
Good bones: Eco-friendly home wins 2021 Prairie Wood Design Award
“The Confluence” was recognized for sustainable wood design and construction
Get your study on: Four tips from two SAIT students
Set yourself up for success during finals
MarTech pulls back the curtain on what works in marketing
Latest digiTALKS discussion highlights key digital marketing tools and emerging MarTech trends.
Two playlists, 55 songs, more than 3.5 hours of study tracks
Find a few new favourites for your next study session, featuring Helen's Crunch Time Playlist and Emily's Study Playlist.
Integrated Water Management meets work-integrated learning
SAIT students are making an impact both locally and globally through work-integrated learning capstone projects
SAIT joins institutions across Canada to form Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery
Coalition of eight colleges, polytechnics supports a new climate-focused economic recovery from COVID-19.
Shifting career gears: From SAIT to SpaceX
How a SAIT Non-Destructive Testing Foundations grad launched into a career at SpaceX
If you’re alone in the cybersecurity world, you’re in trouble
Latest digiTALKS discussion highlights increasing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the importance of community.
Honouring a legacy of passion with the Chris Tindall Memorial Award
New award honours Tindall's legacy and commitment to building future leaders in the protein industry.
Two unique vision care programs launched to meet industry demand
SAIT sees opportunity to fill Alberta's growing eye-care professional shortage
March
What’s course withdrawal and why would you do it?
Your commitments may require you to make changes to your course load — learn how and when to change your schedule. There are two main ways...
SAIT team talks tech and the paradigm shift to sustainable home building
digiTALKS discussion highlights obstacles, opportunities and lessons learned bringing “The Confluence” to life.
In good company — SAIT ranked one of the best business schools in the world
SAIT is one of three Canadian schools to make the top 100 of CEOWORLD Magazine’s Best Business Schools in the World for 2021.
Constructing a bright future in project management
A ‘can-do’ attitude paired with SAIT training has helped Michele Smith establish herself in the construction industry
A financial feminist and a tech-savvy trailblazer sign into a Zoom room...
Shelley Kuipers and Nancy Taipale join Dr. Raynie Wood for a digiTALKS discussion on female-powered movements and digital disruption.
Solution forward — problem solved with SAIT Corporate Training
How SAIT helps organizations train their people to adapt to the changing work world
Giving careers a reboot with the DX Talent Hub
The DX Talent Hub launches its first bootcamp for professionals
SAIT named Canada’s top hospitality and top culinary school
For the sixth consecutive year, CEOWORLD Magazine recognized SAIT as the number one hospitality school in Canada.
SAIT honours tech and trades trailblazers on International Women’s Day
Four women were recognized as part of the 2021 conference and celebration
In-situ steam research contributes energy and environmental solutions in oilsands operations
$2-million NSERC collaborative research and development (CRD) project tackles fouling and erosion/corrosion in once-through steam generators (OTSG).
Taking a leap forward on digital transformation journey
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is stepping up efforts to fill the technology talent gap in Alberta.
#SAITfaces: Clarence Hollingworth
Happy 106th birthday to our oldest known alumnus, Clarence Hollingworth!
The changing face of project management in our project-based economy
Rapid project management execution is now vital to business strategy and it’s impacting business culture in all the right ways.
February
Shifting career gears: Evolving skills for an evolving economy
Dammy came to SAIT to add to her existing skill set and found her fit in the Calgary tech sector
#SAITfaces: Alex Marin
“Personal growth is very important to me and knowing how fast-paced technology is, I don't want to be left in the dust.”
Staying social during COVID-19 #hereatSAIT
How SAIT’s eGaming League has become a social lifeline.
500,000 reasons to upskill
SAIT Alumni for Alumni Bursary sees high demand to upskill #hereatSAIT.
De-stressing diaries — how SAIT students make the most of their Reading Week
From snuggling up and watching TV to snowboarding in the mountains — three SAIT Student Content Team members share how they’ll be...
#SAITfaces: Dawson Thomas
“There is always room for us to be more diverse, more daring, more bold and more inclusive."
Celebrate Pride Week at SAIT
From a rainbow cookie bake-along to reading with drag royalty, Feb. 8 to 12 is packed with virtual events celebrating our LGBTQ2+ community.
Shifting career gears: A second chance at SAIT
International student Rigel is leaving no stone unturned while studying at SAIT
5 ways to thrive in an innovation economy
Improve your workplace agility with five tips to take you from surviving to thriving.
Celebrating Black History Month #hereatSAIT
Explore and celebrate the heritage and traditions of Black Canadians
#SAITfaces: Gina Botelho
“If I had to summarize why I do what I do, it’s people, learning and growth.”
The roadmap to a more inclusive campus
SAIT’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy will lay the foundation for transformational change.
January
Getting in the game with SAIT’s Gaming Club
SAIT student Ahsan is building his experience points both virtually and IRL #hereatSAIT
SAIT alumni launch Alberta-made film
SAIT-alumni directed and produced revenge thriller, In Plainview, will be available to stream Friday, Jan. 29.
Three reasons to upskill locally, at SAIT
Your commitment to buy local can apply to more than groceries.
#SAITfaces: Jennie Gilbert
“For so long, we have set change up to be a big hairy monster. Change doesn't have to be scary."
Blockchain demystified
A non-technical person might be inclined to dismiss blockchain as an enigma, turn and walk away. Here’s why that would be a mistake.
Stop. Take five. Check your wellness.
Having a healthy mind is a major factor in your success as a student, in your experience at SAIT, in the workplace and in life.
Life in — and after — quarantine
SAIT international student Richie reflects on his first semester in Canada
#SAITfaces: Gonzalo Villasmil
“SpaceX reached incredible milestones in 2020. I’m grateful to have been part of these accomplishments and look forward to what the...
Welcome to Winter 2021 — start the semester strong
Tips from a seasoned SAIT student on how to start strong for a great semester.
Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.
SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.