Nutrien makes ‘transformational’ $15M donation to University of Saskatchewan

A $15 million gift from Nutrien is expected to be “transformational” for the University of Saskatchewan.

The university said the donation, which was announced on Monday, “will drive a new era of innovation, collaboration and success.”

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A large portion of the donation will be used to establish the Nutrien Centre for Sustainable and Digital Agriculture, which the university said will focus on research, training and technological innovation to help bring farming into the digital age while creating sustainable and resilient food systems around the globe.

The donation will also establish the Nutrien Future Fund at the university’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources, providing scholarships and community engagement initiatives. The donation will also support scholarships and the creation of a new lecture theatre at the College of Engineering.

“We are deeply grateful for this incredible donation which builds on our long-standing relationship with Nutrien over the past five decades,” Peter Stoicheff, the university’s president, said in a statement.

Stoicheff noted that Nutrien is the university’s single largest corporate donor, having provided more than $50 million over the years. In March of 2024, the company also announced a $15 million donation to help Saskatchewan Polytech establish its new campus at the university.

Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s president, said the company is proud to continue its long partnership with the post-secondary institution.

“This investment supports research, education, and innovation that aims to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Seitz said in a statement.

“Together, we strive to strengthen global food security and contribute to building resilient agricultural communities both locally and globally.”