Message from Bill
We pursue possibilities, advance discovery and improve lives and communities, here at home and around the world. We strengthen our impact through mutually beneficial partnerships built on shared purpose, advancing solutions that make us safer, stronger, healthier and more just.
Our continued rise in rankings reflects our excellence in education and research and affirms our position among the world’s leading research-intensive universities.
The stories in the 2025-26 Report to the Community demonstrate how collaboration with our partners is driving innovation with far-reaching impact. Together, we are shaping outcomes that matter. I am proud to share the past year’s accomplishments with you.
Bill Flanagan
President and Vice-Chancellor
Message from Elan
Reflecting on the 2025–2026 year, I am inspired by the incredible strength of the University of Alberta community. By deepening our connections with partners and communities, we have transformed our mission into collective action. This year emphasized collaboration, helping ensure our growth meets community needs and supports a sense of belonging.
The milestones in this report — from laboratory breakthroughs to campus expansions — reflect a university in motion. These achievements are not just institutional wins; they are shared successes.
Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of our journey.
Elan MacDonald
Vice-President (External Relations)
Community Impact
The University of Alberta values its deep and long-standing relationships and partnerships with communities, locally and globally. Community engagement is about the connections between communities and the university, creating the foundations to create mutually beneficial outcomes. We have highlighted a few of the impactful stories that articulate the work we do through research and engagement with and for our diverse communities.
The University of Alberta released its strategic plan, SHAPE, which focuses on research, education and engagement. Our community engagement is exemplified through three areas of global excellence and three areas of research growth.
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Quick Facts About the U of A
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922,000
Jobs supported by alumni-founded organizations
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41
3M National Teaching Fellow (most in Canada)
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600+
Teaching and Research Agreements with 80 countries
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Gems on Campus
Beyond the classrooms and laboratories, the University of Alberta is a tapestry of "hidden gems" that transform the campus into a public square for discovery, wellness and celebration. These spaces serve as a vital bridge between academic life and the broader community, offering everyone from local families to international visitors a place to connect with art, history and sport. The campus is designed to be an open invitation for the public to explore and belong.
