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06/03/2026

Earlier this week, SAIT partnered with the Calgary Construction Association on an initiative to support the health, safety, and well-being of future industry professionals.

This collaboration will bring The Tailgate Toolkit to all apprenticeship students at SAIT, giving them access to the tools and language needed to navigate conversations about mental health and substance use with confidence, issues that continue to disproportionately impact the construction industry.

Together, we're building a stronger industry, one conversation at a time.

06/02/2026

They made us look good. That is, SAIT students and apprentices competing at the Skills Canada National Competition 2026 in Toronto last week. ⚒️

On May 28 - 29, the national, multi-trade and technology competition welcomed more than 550 students and apprentices from all regions of Canada.

In two days, the competitors built or troubleshot projects in more than 40 different skilled trade areas to be evaluated by a team of judges.

While all of SAIT's competitors representing team Alberta made us proud, five returned home with medals. ⬇️

Gold 🥇 for Emanuel Quintero-Rodriguez (Industrial Control) and Jack Butts (Industrial Mechanic-Millwright)
Silver 🥈 to Nathan Slingerland (Automobile Technology) and Zander Castillon and Oliver Miller (Mechatronics)
Bronze 🥉to Lila Wilkinson (Baking)

Competing against the best around Canada is no easy feat, so a huge kudos to everyone involved!

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05/31/2026

The lab results came back and SAIT students are showing serious signs of success . 🧪

In this photo, you can see a machine called a spectrophotometer, which shines UV light through water samples and measures how much light they absorb. The basic principle is each chemical compound absorbs or transmits light over a certain range of wavelength.

By learning to use the spectrophotometer, students in the MacPhail School of Energy's water-focused programs, whether Integrated Water Management and Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations, are well-equipped with the skills to test and learn what's in the H2O around us. 💧

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05/29/2026

There are stars among us here at SAIT. 🤩 This week's Star Awards ceremony was a celebration of our employees — the people who champion student success, bring new ideas to life and make SAIT an exceptional place to work and learn. We also recognized employees celebrating milestone years of service, as well as retired staff who have made significant contributions to the institution.

Congratulations to all our nominees, winners and honourees. Your impact makes all the difference and we're lucky to have you.

05/26/2026

When it comes to excellence in education in Canada, SAIT is at the top of the charts. 🏆

QS University Rankings and CEOWORLD Magazine have awarded SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism best in the sector in 2026, while our School of Business was recognized as second in Canada on CEOWORLD’s list of Best Business Schools in the World for 2026.

“These rankings reflect SAIT’s ethos of education, which has been built over more than a century,” says James Overall, Dean, SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism and School of Business. “We embrace learning in a deeply applied way to add value for both industry and our students in everything we do.”

Learn how our schools are leading the way 👉 https://www.sait.ca/news/2026/05/sait-business-and-hospitality-schools-top-canadian-charts-in-global-rankings-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

05/22/2026

Weather like this puts a lil' spring in our steps here at SAIT. 🌱 🐝 ☀️

Video description: Clips of the main SAIT campus showcase Heritage Hall looking welcoming and bright, with the trees lining the path blooming with white flowers on a sunny day.

05/21/2026

SAIT + WorldSkills make for a powerful pair, providing core memories and great career opportunities.

Just ask SAIT alumni Korae, Alex and Tyler! ⬇️

Where are they now? Three WorldSkills alumni share career updates and advice for SAIT competitors heading to China in September.

05/12/2026

What an opportunity! 🙌

SAIT Petroleum Engineering Technology students recently put their skills to the test on an international stage at the 2026 PetroBowl Championship and delivered.

PetroBowl is a fast-paced trivia competition organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) that pits student chapter teams against each other.

Competing against top universities from across North America, Team SAIT finished first in their group and advanced to the quarterfinals, tying fifth overall.

Even more impressive? SAIT was the only polytechnic and two-year program represented in the competition.

Experiences like this don’t just build knowledge — they build confidence and connections.

Check out the highlights!

05/09/2026

At the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in Edmonton, SAIT made it clear our students and apprentices can bring the heat and compete. 💪

SAIT’s impressive performance in numbers ⬇️:

🧑‍🔧 64 SAIT students and apprentices participated
🏅 41 medals collected: 13 gold, 14 silver and 14 bronze
🏆 6 podiums swept: Baking, Culinary, Industrial Control, Industrial Mechanics, IT Office Software Applications and Mechatronics

SAIT’s 13 gold medalists will now compete at the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto on May 28–29.

Skills Canada competitions bring together high school and post-secondary students and apprentices to take on hands-on challenges reflecting real-world industry standards. Competitors are evaluated on technical ability, precision, safety, problem-solving and employability skills.

SAIT’s five WorldSkills 2026 competitors were also in attendance, with four participating in mock competitions as preparation for Shanghai. They were joined by international competitors from China, Germany, Hungary, Morocco, Taiwan, Spain and the United States, who travelled to Edmonton to take part — a strong showcase of international collaboration.

Big kudos to everyone involved — including the competitors, volunteers and the instructors who helped make this impressive event happen.

05/05/2026

Campus looks different today. ❤️

Red dresses displayed in our spaces honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) as we commemorate Red Dress Day.

SAIT Natoysopoyiis, the Indigenous student resource centre, hosted a special beading workshop where participants created their own red dress pins.

On this national day of awareness, we pause to recognize the ongoing injustice, remember those lost and advocate for change.

05/04/2026

The temperatures might have been chilly this winter term,🥶 but that didn’t stop the SAIT Trojans from bringing the heat.🔥

Some winter term wins on the provincial and national levels. ⬇️

🏒 For the first time in 12 years, the men’s hockey team captured the ACAC Championship, sweeping the series against Red Deer.

🏸 In badminton, women’s doubles took home the gold medal at the national level, the CCAA Championships, while men's singles took home bronze.

🏃 The men’s indoor track team took home the 2026 ACAC Championship title.

🥌 Women’s curling took home silver at the CCAA Curling Championships.

⚽ Women’s futsal took home bronze at the ACAC Championships.

🏀 The men’s team had an incredible season, remaining undefeated until playoffs, and capturing the ACAC bronze medal.

🎮 SAIT’s Esports Overwatch Academy and Valorant Academy teams both made it to the semi-finals!

05/01/2026

👏 What an opportunity for future talent here at SAIT!

04/30/2026

Students go with the flow in the MacPhail School of Energy Flow Lab. 💧

SAIT’s instrumentation programs prepare students to measure and interpret process variables in fluid systems, including level, pressure, temperature, flow, and analysis of composition and quality. These measurements form the foundation of accurate process control in today’s industries.

Here's what happens in the Flow Lab:

📏 Students use special devices to measure flow — the movement of liquids or gases in response to applied force or pressure differences.

🛢️ The lab models measuring processes that take place in the oil and gas industry, both upstream and downstream.

🧪 Students use the captured data to adjust pumps, valves and direction of flow as needed for production optimization and resource management.

🤔 But what if you can’t trust your measuring device? Part of the students’ training includes simulating scenarios when flow measuring devices become more or less accurate and reliable.

04/30/2026

They say you’re only as good as the company you keep. We couldn’t agree more! 🤝

SAIT is collaborating with two new institutional partners in Ireland, signing Memorandums of Understanding with the Atlantic Technological University and the National College of Ireland.

Both agreements will create new global pathways for learners to explore through study abroad opportunities, work-integrated learning and assisting research projects. By furthering our footprint in Ireland, we're opening doors to build new connections and exchange ideas.

04/28/2026

Rozlynn Wick is sparking curiosity to help young girls explore the skilled trades. ✨

“I never even knew a career in the trades was an option,” says Rozlynn Wick (M.Ed., PMP), Associate Director, Strategic Youth Initiatives, SAIT. “I could have been the best plumber in the world, but it was never presented as a program or career path to me. What if there are other girls out there who didn’t know this was a choice?”

Since starting at SAIT in 2012, Roz has been working to make sure youth know all of their options for future careers. Her team collaborates with all SAIT Schools in the development of intentional pathways which introduce youth to careers and post-secondary programs. 🎒🛠️ It’s a journey that can begin when elementary-aged kids are exploring their interests, all the way up through junior high and high school, when youth are making decisions for the future.

Some of SAIT’s youth programs are specifically designed for girls.

During Exploring Skilled Trades for Girls, female-identifying students in Grades 8 and 9 can come to SAIT’s main campus for workshops and activities related to careers in the trades. Girls who attend this event can try out a wide variety of different trades, from roofing to glazier, woodworking to refrigeration. The girls are supported throughout the day by female instructors as well as female mentors from industry. 👷‍♀️

If something catches their eye, they can get hands-on in weeklong summer camps like Carpentry: Tools and Foundations, STEAM Builders and Welding for Girls (beginner or intermediate).

While girls are welcome to sign up for whatever camp they’d like, the “For Girls” version of these camps give them a chance to build confidence in a female-only cohort if that’s how they feel most comfortable.

As youth continue to explore their interests, they can also begin to take steps toward post-secondary education. Through dual-credit programs, youth in Grades 11 and 12 can dive deeper into subjects and go as far as to earn credit or a SAIT credential.

Roz’s team is ready to welcome young people of all ages and gender identities to campus to take learning into their own hands. 🤝

“There are trades pathways that young people might be unfamiliar with, and part of our job is to open their eyes to the possibilities.“

04/25/2026

Brought to you by SAIT students!

The third annual Stampede Cellar Uncorked event went off without a hitch and more than 60 School of Hospitality and Tourism students and faculty were on-hand to support event setup, production and guest and food services. While guests were served delicious bites and award-winning wines, our students gained real-world experience delivering western hospitality while building their professional networks.

Chef Instructors Christine Beard and Andrew Springett were given the hardest job of the evening — tasting all the delicious creations as event judges.

As a long-standing industry partner, Calgary Stampede continues to open doors for students through internship, volunteer and experiential learning opportunities that connect our classrooms to Calgary’s biggest stage.

Swipe ➡️ to see these students in action.

04/24/2026

💌 Keep an eye on your email.

The SAIT Alumni Engagement survey is heading your way. It’s a quick way to share your thoughts and help shape what’s next for our alumni community.

Plus, as a thank you for completing it, you’ll get:

✅ 20% off at the SAIT Bookstore, and
✅ An entry to win a Toronto Blue Jays prize package valued at over $2,000. Thanks to TD Insurance.

🎯 Complete the survey by Thursday, May 14, 2026.

The survey and contest are open only to graduates of SAIT. Check the link in the email for the full contest rules.

04/24/2026

A winter term worth writing home about. 💌

Keep sharing your SAIT memories with us!

04/22/2026

“I take pride in contributing to a space that positively impacts students, staff and visitors every day.”

A big thank you to the 40+ student and employee volunteers at SAIT who braved the wind and chilly temperatures last week for our Earth Month Campus Clean-Up. 👏

Led by the Office of Sustainability, volunteers collected 179 lbs of waste in about two hours. 🚮

04/21/2026

Meet Ben Jamison, a SAIT WorldSkills competitor in Aircraft Maintenance. ✈️

In his job at STARS Air Ambulance, Ben keeps an eye on the sky and ensures aircraft are ready for takeoff through tasks like sheet metal work, wiring and inspection.

In preparation for what’s to come, Ben previewed the trainer aircraft to be used at WorldSkills on YouTube. “They pulled out all the stops, I’ll tell you that much,” he says. It’s a plane cut in three, requiring competitors to perform various tasks, like layout configuration and assembling electrical components. The level of work demanded on the plane seems daunting, but he’s working on the skills he needs to succeed.

Part of that training includes Ben jetting off to Zhenghou, China, for a 10-day training camp. This will help him practice competing in a foreign environment similar to what he'll experience at WorldSkills 2026.

04/20/2026

What makes the AltaLink Simulator Lab one of the coolest learning spaces in SAIT's MacPhail School of Energy? 🤔

Electrical Engineering Technology students use this massive piece of equipment to simulate and study all the components of a power system similar to Alberta’s grid — from generation and transmission to distribution and system protection. In other words, they use it to power an entire simulated province. ⚡

Students test theoretical concepts learned throughout their program and see what would happen in a real system:

💡 They learn how to synchronize generated electricity with the existing grid, then send some of it through a transmission system.

🏠 The power is then distributed for residential or commercial purposes, and carefully monitored to protect simulated equipment, such as power lines and transformers.

“The unit is quite powerful as a learning tool — it’s custom-built and allows us to simulate a power system as real as we can,” says Darko Stelkic, Academic Chair, MacPhail School of Energy.

“Our program puts theoretical knowledge into practice with specialized hands-on training that’s useful from day one of entering the workforce.”

Fun fact: SAIT was the first Canadian post-secondary institution to have a leading-edge power system simulator, sponsored by AltaLink.

04/19/2026

Name a great restaurant in Calgary — there’s a good chance a SAIT grad from our School of Hospitality and Tourism is involved.

We’re proud to see so many SAIT Alumni contributing to the city’s thriving food scene. 🍜🍔🌮

See below for spots recognized in Avenue Magazine — Calgary's best restaurants list. ⬇️

Salt & Brick
Alejandro Buzzalino (PCK ’11), Executive Chef
Paisley Gatfield (CULA ’23 and BPA ’25), Demi Chef

Major Tom
JP Pedhirney (ACKP ’10), Senior Vice President Operations and Development
Daniel Romero Rojas (PCK ’18), Sous Chef
Gabrielle Luis Bacay (PCK ’22), Chef de Partie
Neil Malik (BCM ’18), Head Production Chef
Garrett Rotel (PCK ’11), Chef de Cuisine

River Cafe
Sashank Palla (PCK ’21), Cook
Katie Williams (PCK ’20), Cook

Bar Gigi
Sandro (Alessandro) Chinea (PCK ’12), Chef

Class Clown Hamburgers
Adam Robert Anderson (RRCD ’05), Kitchen Manager

Chairman’s Steakhouse
Alec Osborne (HTM ’08), Wine Director

Glamorgan Bakery
Laura MacPhedran Ogilvie (BPA ’25), Cake Decorator Assistant

JinBar
Jinhee Lee (PCK ’09), Owner and Chef

Ryuko
Jun Young Park (PCK ’18), Owner and Chef

Luca
Michael Dekker (ACKP ’03), Culinary Director

UNA Pizza + Wine
Claudia Mayo Canon (HMGT ’23), General Manager

Modern Steak
Stephen Deere (HRA ’96), Owner

Namo Café Bistro
Tusharbhai Jayantibhai Chodvadiya (BAPT ’21), Executive Chef

Native Tongues
Wayne Leong (HTM ’83), Owner

Noble Pie
Mike Lange (DGC ’09), Owner

Scozzafava
Nick Scozzafava (Electrician ’18), Owner

Have you been to any of these spots? Let us know!

Video description: A view of Calgary’s skyline from SAIT’s main campus. The text reads: SAIT alumni work here, with markers highlighting locations across the city and nearby restaurants.

04/17/2026

“Trust your journey. The future begins the moment you believe in yourself.” ✈️🌎

Kanika Sehgal was living in India when she decided she wanted to further her skills in data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to break into the global market.

SAIT’s Data Science certificate program — designed specifically for international students — was her first choice.

Summoning the courage to take a chance on herself, Sehgal packed her bags, hugged her child and husband goodbye for now and flew to Calgary to start the year-long program.

Just like that, Sehgal found herself immersed in a new culture as she dove into the world of data, cloud technology, machine learning and AI at SAIT.

“If you’re an enthusiast towards AI, this is the best course,” she says. “It will give you the real hands-on experience and the exposure of the Canadian market.”

After earning her certificate, in a full circle moment, Sehgal landed an internship with Braintoy, the organization that taught the machine learning component of her course.

Video description: From a low angle, we see one of the iconic towers of SAIT's Heritage Hall building as the mounted Canadian flag blows in the wind. We meet the video's subject, Kanika Sehgal, attending various classes and conferences. As she talks about her life in India, we see clips of her day-to-day interactions back home with friends and family and the emotional moment she waves goodbye to them at the airport. Transitioning to shots of Calgary's downtown cityscape and SAIT, we then see Kanika interacting with Data Science course material, using technology and presenting to classmates. Seated interview segments with Kanika are dispersed throughout the video. It ends as the camera slowly tracks around Kanika as she gazes out at the inside of Heritage Hall from the second level balcony.

04/15/2026

Honouring tradition. Connecting people. Strengthening community. 🧡

That's what the SAIT Community Round Dance was all about. A meaningful gathering rooted in Indigenous culture and ceremony brought people together as one community to be present and build connection.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of such a special day!

04/11/2026

At SAIT, learning comes one step at a time. 🛠️

Thanks to carpentry instructor Martin Eisbrenner for sharing classroom snapshots.