Dr. Kate Congreves

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kate Congreves is an Associate Professor and Jarislowsky BMO Research Chair in Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Her research program focuses on understanding nitrogen (N) flows, cycling, and losses in crop production systems. She investigates the fundamental mechanisms that regulate N cycling and ecosystem processes across various cropping systems, including field crops, specialty crops, and horticultural crops. Her laboratory specializes in field-based agronomy research, employing 15N stable isotopes techniques to trace N dynamics and measure greenhouse gas emissions using flux gradient micrometeorological techniques and chambers. Current projects address diversification in cropping systems to control soil N transformations, enhance crop N uptake and use efficiency, and examine N2O emission dynamics. Congreves aims for the widespread implementation of sustainable N management practices, contributing to the creation of regenerative agroecosystems that mitigate reactive-N threats to the environment. For more information about her research program and student opportunities, please visit her personal website.

Research Interests

Awards

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Jarislowsky & BMO Research Chair Regenerative Agriculture

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New Researcher Award

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USask Sustainability Faculty Fellowship

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Professor of the Year

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Early Career Award

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Dean’s New Researcher Award of Excellence

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.