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Working hard today with the future in mind. An up-to-date stream of all things #USaskResearch news, events and opportunities at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Our Signature Areas of Research at @USask position us among the most distinguished universities in Canada and among the very best in the world.

Explore all nine Signature Areas at: https://t.co/TccZfzncNv

#USaskResearch #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds

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Congratulations! Dr. Carey Simonson is the recipient of the #USask Distinguished Researcher Award, to be presented today at Fall Convocation.

“The reason I've received recognition as a researcher and as a mentor is because I've had great students."
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Through her research with #USask's PAWSitive Connections lab, Dr. Pavelich (PhD) has become one of the first researchers in the world to show that animals can positively impact people experiencing suicidality.

Watch her #TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan talk: https://t.co/hlDnWPr42f

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As she crosses the stage during #USask Fall Convocation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Dr. Alexandria Pavelich looks back on how canine-assisted therapy can support mental health by helping people feel seen, valued, and connected.

Congratulations! 💚🎓🐾
https://t.co/oJ4oMVmKfR

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Flu facts or flu fiction? 💉

VIDO's Dr. Troy Sutton joined @CKOMNews to bust four common flu vaccine myths. @usask @USaskResearch

Get the facts: https://t.co/S2HHI2V8Ku

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How can renewable energy create new opportunities for northern communities?

#USask's School of Environment and Sustainability researchers Dr. Greg Poelzer and Tim Kalke explore how renewable energy is more than a source of power:
https://t.co/pv24NxlWku

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From veterinary research lab to patent powerhouse:

How @VIDOInterVac at #USask became home to one of the largest and most secure facilities in the world for investigating and dealing with any kind of disease-causing organism:
https://t.co/NKlU2cKiqz

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Healthy people. Healthy animals. One shared future.

At VIDO, we're working to better understand infectious diseases and develop vaccines that protect both people and animals.

#OneHealthDay @USask @USaskResearch #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals

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"This space will be a magnet for bringing together researchers, students, producers, industry partners, and communities while supercharging our research in ways that weren’t possible before," said Dr. Steve Shirtliffe (PhD), director of NDAC.

#USaskResearch

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Today, #USask officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowledge Centre thanks to a transformational $15-million gift from @NutrienLTD last year.

Read more:
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Water security has economic, social and environmental impacts worldwide. @usask, a global leader in water research, is driving cross-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to complex water-related challenges.

https://t.co/NHtFQKam8r

#USaskResearch | @usask_water

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USask researcher Andrew Grosvenor is using the CLS to develop a glass-based material for safely sequestering intermediate-level waste from small modular reactors (#SMR). More: https://t.co/36pnZ31BBT
@usask @USaskResearch @USaskChem @NRC_CNRC #ResearchInAction

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VIDO is at #BIX2026 in Seoul! We presented on Canada's life sciences advantage, joined the Canada Pavilion opening and met with Ambassador @AmbLafortune.

@CanEmbKorea @USask @USaskResearch

#HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals

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Congratulations to Dr. Edmond Sanganyado and Dr. Michael Wozny! Both #USask researchers have received new Canada Research Chair (CRC) positions to support their cutting-edge research:
https://t.co/N8IH4TJzmJ

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How can doctors predict which cancer treatment is most likely to work for a patient?

#USask's Dr. Andrew Freywald discusses how his team is using organoids to help identify more effective treatment options for pancreatic and ovarian cancer patients.

https://t.co/cjk8dzHlNy

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Why do we feel so much better around animals?

#USask's Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) explains how the human-animal connection impacts our well-being and helps us find meaning in the latest episode of The Globe and Mail podcast.

Listen to learn more: https://t.co/1r9pX0vdMO

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Today is day one of the People Around the World (PAW) 2026 Congress on “Critical connections: The path to responsible minerals, sustainable energy and thriving communities.” We are looking forward to a day full of exciting conversations and thoughtful discussions.

#PAW2026

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In the newest episode of the @usask Signature Series Podcast, Dr. Angelica Lang (PhD) explains how her lab is exploring ways to rehab and prevent shoulder injuries.

Listen and watch wherever you get your podcasts!

https://t.co/22gAH3IVLo

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#USask prepares to welcome international researchers for 2026 PAW Congress.

The PAW Congress runs from Oct 19-22, and brings together world-class expertise to USask's Saskatoon campus.

Read more:
https://t.co/4ypXnIV1k4

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You're invited to Campus Conversations on October 19, 12:00-12:45pm in Admin C280!

These constructive discussions bring together OVPR leadership & members of the #USask research, scholarly & artistic works (RSAW) community to share ideas & support RSAW endeavors.

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Last chance to register for #PAW2026 at #USask! Join researchers, scholars, industry partners and community members for this dynamic three-day event, Oct. 20-22.

Register before Oct. 9 at https://t.co/Q6dnuczvsK

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#USask is reaching new heights.

USask has earned its highest-ever position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing in the 351–375 tier among nearly 2,300 universities worldwide in the 2027 rankings.

Read more: https://t.co/vfDLKfnR8e

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Join us at PAW 2026 on October 20-22 to hear his insights on international research collaboration, innovation, and building resilient partnerships in an increasingly complex global environment.

Register today!
https://t.co/XuCYtZ19oQ

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#USask is excited to announce the closing keynote speaker for #PAW2026! Dr. Jaspinder Komal (DVM, PhD) is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Defence Research and Development Canada, leading the defence science and technology organization within the Department of National Defence.