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For the third consecutive year, the U of A has secured a spot in the Top 10 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, reflecting the university’s significant contributions to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through research, teaching and community engagement. (Photo: Richard Siemens)

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business

U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability

Prominent international ranking acknowledges significant contributions to sustainable development through research, teaching and community engagement.

June 18, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

The U of A ranked 94th in the world and fourth in Canada in the 2026 QS World University Rankings released today, continuing an upward trend in the respected global rankings. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business

U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings

University rises to 94th worldwide, holds steady at fourth in Canada thanks to a gain in academic reputation.

June 18, 2025
By Sean Townsend

Research, Health And Wellness

Getting beyond the gut: AI tool reveals hidden health risks for people with inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers analyze 20 years of patient data to identify associated illnesses that might otherwise be missed — including autoimmune, mental health and heart issues.

June 18, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

The second season of BBC’s hit show Walking With Dinosaurs features a team of U of A graduate students helping excavate an Albertosaurus and bring it to life on screen. (Photo: Jordan Stock)

Research, Science and Technology

Student-led crew brings Albertosaurus named Rose to the screen

The original Walking With Dinosaurs series sparked their passion for paleontology — 25 years later, they’re helping the BBC bring Rose to life for audiences worldwide.

June 17, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown