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#USask is a place where everything comes together to create the perfect environment for teaching, learning, research, innovation, and discovery.
Saskatoon, SK
Joined March 2009
A major milestone: A #COVID19 vaccine candidate developed by the #USask @VIDOInterVac is moving towards human clinical trials after the novel vaccine has proven highly effective in ferrets, one of the commonly used animal models for COVID-19.
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A #USask research team and collaborating scientists from across the country have been awarded $1 million to develop animal models and test vaccine candidates for effectiveness and safety against the new #coronavirus. @VIDOInterVac
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Actor @KimFCoates receives his Honorary Doctor of Letters at #usaskconvo - says he is proud to come from Sask.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The PM has announced $12 million for new vaccine manufacturing at the #USask @VIDO-InterVac, part of $23.3 million for the lab to fight #COVID19 and other infectious disease threats #coronavirus
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As seen on Saturday Night Live:. As if being a top U15 research university in Canada wasn’t enough, now #USask is SNL famous. ⭐️🐾. #HuskiePride | #LeadThePack . @huskieathletics
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The Gov’t of Canada announced $59.2 million to the #USask @VIDOInterVac to support the development of vaccine candidates and the expansion of its research facilities, including a National Centre for Pandemic Research.
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.@KimFCoates to take centre stage when he is awarded an honorary degree at #usask Spring Convocation in #YXE
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One hundred made-in-Sask ventilators will soon be available to support the needs of the province’s residents, thanks to an innovative collaboration among #USask, @SaskHealth, and RMD Engineering Inc.
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Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau paid tribute to the contributions #USask has made to scientific discovery, as he wrapped up his visit to campus on Wednesday.
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The @VIDOInterVac facility at #USask is at the centre of a global effort to find a solution to the pandemic, and is helping to lead one of the largest co-ordinated efforts the vaccine world has ever seen - via @globeandmail
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Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the #USask @VIDOInterVac, is part of the team that authored a study that provides evidence that the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market was the early epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The @sskroughriders announced Tuesday that the @CFL team will be returning to the main #USask Saskatoon campus for Coors Light Training Camp, as part of a three-year agreement with the university.
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A #USask research team has found that wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 during play does not affect the sport performance of youth hockey players aged 9-14. #USaskResearch
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Proof of a first vaccination will be required by Sept. 7 and of a second dose by Oct. 18. Full details on how to provide proof of vaccination status will be announced soon.
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#HuskiePride! Congratulations to the #USask @skhuskies who just won their 20th Hardy Cup @CanadaWest final in a 45-17 triumph over @umbisons at Griffiths Stadium to advance to the @USPORTSca national semifinal. @HuskieAthletics
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Like all communities across SK and throughout the country, our community is in mourning. Counselling and support services are available on campus to anyone who needs them. A vigil will be held early this week at a time and location to be determined.
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The #USask research community @VIDOInterVac is part of the Canadian team of scientists that have isolated the #coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and successfully reproduced it in the laboratory.
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“The approval to initiate a human clinical trial is a milestone for VIDO.” @VIDOInterVac at #USask has received a notice of authorization from Health Canada to initiate a Phase 1 clinical vaccine trial.
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Announcement: Dr. Baljit Singh, a highly accomplished veterinary researcher, educator and administrator, will join the @UsaskPresOffice leadership team as vice-president research at #USask
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As the world deals with the new pandemic, #coronavirus has become the No.1 priority for researchers at the @VIDOInterVac at #USask.
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#USask is proud to be home to @VIDOInterVac who have been working around the clock to develop a local vaccine. We wanted to extend a huge shout out to everyone at VIDO for their dedication to infectious disease research. #RAKUSask #RAKyxe #bewhattheworldneeds #rakday #rakweek
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From New York to Saskatoon in the middle of a pandemic, the newest member of @VIDOInterVac has arrived at #USask @angie_rasmussen
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"The entire #USask community stands with Black students, faculty and staff at our campuses across Saskatchewan." - via @UsaskPresOffice #BlackLivesMatter
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A #USask research team has discovered insights into the structure of the virus that causes #COVID19, possibly leading to new treatment options. #USaskResearch
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Congratulations to #USask graduate student Keely Shaw, who has won bronze to clinch Canada’s first medal of the #Paralympics in Tokyo. @USaskKin
BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦 . FIRST MEDAL FOR CANADA 🇨🇦 . @KeelyShaw14 from Midale, Saskatchewan wins bronze in the women's C4 3,000m individual pursuit event. This is Shaw’s #Paralympics debut. What a performance here in Tokyo.
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Congratulations! #USask kinesiology student Rylan Wiens (left), along with Nathan Zsombor-Murray, captured Canada's second bronze and third medal overall at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29. #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds.
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Landmarks across Canada will feature green lighting during April, including the College Building at #USask in tandem with Green Shirt Day, Apr. 7. Register to be an organ and tissue donor at #GiveLifeSask #LoganBouletEffect
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From overseas to joining the Huskies, international student-athlete Maxwell Amoafo has found a home at #USask, as a sociology student and a member of the @saskhuskies men's basketball team. @usaskArtSci @HuskieAthletics .
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The #USask @VIDOInterVac, one of Canada’s premier facilities for infectious disease research, is reporting that its candidate vaccine for #COVID19 has proved successful in animal studies - via @globeandmail
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Dr. Adeola Olubamiji completed her PhD at #USask in biomedical engineering in 2017. She is now hoping to inspire and assist a new generation of Black youth, academically and otherwise - via @UsaskAlumni
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#USask @HuskieAthletics hockey players Isabella Pozzi and Camryn Drever were part of the undefeated Team Canada that downed Japan 5-0 in the gold medal game. #HuskiePride | @HuskiesWHKY.
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#USask education expert Dr. Verna St. Denis will lead the development and implementation of the university’s anti-racism/anti-oppression policy and strategy. @usaskEducation
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In a recent announcement PM @JustinTrudeau highlighted how work underway at @VIDOInterVac at #USask would increase Canada's domestic vaccine production capability.
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#USaskUnites: Over 95 per cent of the on-campus community at #USask have submitted a status of “fully COVID-vaccinated.”
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ICYMI: Congratulations to the three #USask alumna who have been recognized by the Women’s Executive Network as Canada's Most Powerful Women - via @UsaskAlumni
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Get ready to discover, explore, make friends, have fun, challenge yourself, share your culture and be proud at #USask! #WithThePack
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Everyone is invited to a vigil tomorrow, Monday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the U of S in Convocation Hall in response to the tragic bus accident involving the Humboldt Broncos. #HumboldtStrong
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The first volunteers have received the COVID-19 vaccine developed by @VIDOInterVac at #USask as part of Phase 1 of clinical trial, which is taking place at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology in Halifax.
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Malcolm and Marilyn Leggett give $1 million to #USask @VIDOInterVac to enhance ground-breaking vaccine research efforts. “There is no question we believe this is great thing that is happening right here.” @UsaskAlumni
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From #USask student to CEO: After graduating from @agbiousask Michael Hoffort began a career as a champion of Canadian agriculture, becoming the president and CEO of @FCCagriculture
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As of Sept. 20, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for everyone ages 12 & older who attend @HuskieAthletics & other ticketed events. Mandatory masking is also required at all #HuskieAthletics events. #USask. For more info:
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#USask will soon become a major provincial pandemic hub for COVID-19 vaccination as @SaskHealth is establishing a new mass immunization clinic in the state-of-the-art Merlis Belsher Place facility.
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Matthew Baraniuk, former #USask Huskie student athlete passed away at the age of 20 from his struggles with mental illness. His legacy lives on through the Matthew Baraniuk Memorial Award. @HuskieAthletics #BellLetsTalk
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#USask is lighting buildings and pathways in orange throughout the week to recognize the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation and to reflect on what truth and reconciliation means for our campus community.
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We are all one team: Members of the #Usask community are joining people across Canada who are wearing sports jerseys today in support of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash victims and their families @UsaskPresOffice #JerseysForHumboldt
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A team led by Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn of @agbiousask at #USask and Dr. Cameron Carlyle from @UAlberta has been awarded $3.2 million in funding for research on carbon sequestration in perennial forage and pastures. #USaskResearch
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On Apr. 4 @agbiousask Dean Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn shared the importance of soil management as a solution to climate change and the view that ag functions as a system with the @HOCCommittees Agriculture and Agri-Food standing committee. #USaskResearch
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A #YXE-made COVID-19 vaccine could be available to the general public next year, according to Dr. Volker Gerdts of @VIDOInterVac at #USask.
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“How do you feel about the glacier melting so quickly?” Climate activist Greta Thunberg met with water scientist John Pomeroy of @GWFutures at a #USask field research site on the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper, Alberta.
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For the 21st time in program history the #USask @skhuskies are Hardy Cup champions: #HuskiePride | #PowerOfThePack 🐾
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#USask is ranked first in Canada and 20th in the world for water resources research, according to the recently published 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities @usask_water @GWFutures
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The #USask @VIDOInterVac has been awarded $23 million to fast-track efforts to develop a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine.
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Here’s a look at the new #usask Merlis Belsher Place arena. Catch the first @HuskieAthletics hockey game this Friday! #withthepack
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#PrideMonth at #USask: USask is proud to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — this month and every month. Learn more about the events and initiatives happening in June, and find educational resources, supports and more at
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Seven #USask research teams have been awarded more than $1.2 million in funding to advance discoveries in areas ranging from health to agriculture to quantum physics. @innovationca
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After showing promising results in animals, human clinical trials for a potential #COVID19 vaccine developed at the #USask @VIDOInterVac could begin as early as this fall.
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How @VIDOInterVac evolved into a world class facility and became Canada's hope for a #COVID19 vaccine - feature via @CBCnews
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Fresh off their national championship win, the #USask Huskies arrived at home on Monday. Join us Wed, March 11 at the PAC honouring the achievements of our gold medal-winning basketball, track and wrestling @HuskieAthletics athletes.
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For the first time in history, #USask will host the @USPORTSca Women’s Hockey Championship. @HuskieAthletics | @HuskiesWHKY.
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“We are excited to start clinical trials.” The first volunteers have been selected for a vaccine trial of COVAC-2, a #COVID19 #vaccine developed by @VIDOInterVac at #USask.
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#HuskiePride: An incredible finish for the #USask @skhuskies with a game-winning touchdown with 5 seconds left for a 14-10 victory over the Montreal @Carabins in the #UteckBowl @HuskieAthletics
What can we say? He's the best in the nation and he just made the biggest play this program has seen in 15+ years.
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Infectious disease experts from @DalhousieU and @umanitoba are joining the leading-edge research team at the #USask @VIDOInterVac to collaboratively advance research and development against #COVID19.
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PM @JustinTrudeau is at the Gordon Oakes Redbear Student Centre speaking with students today!
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#HuskiePride is everywhere today as the @skhuskies 🏈 secure their spot in the Vanier Cup championship! 🏆 #PowerofthePack.
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#HuskiePride: Thank you to everyone who continues to support our #USask student athletes.
A valiant effort on the national stage. Hats off to everyone a part of this tremendous team and to everyone who has supported this program throughout the ride. FINAL: @HuskieAthletics 21 | Mustangs 27. #HuskiePride | #VanierCup
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History was when #usask alum Merlis Belsher contributed $12.25M to help fund a new ice facility. #homeicecampaign
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“We have to demonstrate that the vaccine is safe for use in humans. That’s really important and will hopefully happen in a few months.” @VIDOInterVac at #USask outlines new developments from the forefront of developing a novel coronavirus vaccine.
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#USask will be closed on Sept. 30 to observe the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day, so the campus community can reflect on & participate in this important day. Events will be held throughout the week:
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