Video spotlight: Birds, beasts and mythical animals come to life in U of A exhibition Decorative rank badges worn by civil and military officials reveal insights into Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty.
May 22, 2025
Building bridges of heritage: finding my Asian community in Edmonton From revitalizing Chinatown to university cultural groups, Kelly and Melody explore pathways to connect with and celebrate Asian heritage.
May 15, 2025
Join the conversation: help shape the University of Alberta’s institutional values Attend a virtual roundtable with university leadership and share your thoughts.
May 15, 2025
Lowering the Flag: Dr. Eloise Murray The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from May 13 - 16, 2025 in remembrance of Dr. Eloise Murray.
May 13, 2025
Lowering the Flag: Dr. Gary Lopaschuk The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from May 6 - 9, 2025 in remembrance of Dr. Gary Lopaschuk.
May 06, 2025
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy As a historic generational shift looms, researchers look at how to help farmers plan for succession.
May 01, 2025
From the Provost's Desk: Honouring Asian Heritage Month Recognizing U of A's Asian and Asian-Canadian community.
May 01, 2025
Society and Culture, Research
How playoff beards grew from Swedish roots to hockey tradition Other cultural norms emerge, spread and even transform in much the same way, says anthropologist.
April 29, 2025
Embracing the adventure of moving across the globe post-graduation What started as a business case competition in Norway led to Ishan’s dream job offer.
April 24, 2025
Keep your friends close and the bigger picture closer Mel reflects on the first year of her PhD program.
April 24, 2025
Splitting water molecules with sunlight The process to produce hydrogen fuel could become a cheaper and more efficient path to a clean energy future than existing solar technologies.
April 24, 2025
In photos: Birds and Beasts: Wearing Honour and Order in the Qing Dynasty Explore how clothing communicated rank and position in the latest exhibit from University of Alberta Museums.
April 24, 2025
Lowering the Flag: Professor Emeritus Maurizio Gualtieri The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from April 23 - 25, 2025 in remembrance of Professor Emeritus Maurizio Gualtieri.
April 23, 2025
I Can Do Whatever I Want If possibility is endless, our experiences are the only things that are real
April 22, 2025
Landing a summer job as a student Get Ashley’s guide to campus and community opportunities!
April 17, 2025
Science and Technology, Society and Culture
Video Spotlight: Computer game turns sonic art into auditory adventure “The Way In” uses tracks recorded in a giant water tank to create an atmospheric experience for players.
April 17, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
Earlier migration signals deeper trouble for tiny birds Climate change may be putting another squeeze on the least flycatcher, a species already in decline.
April 16, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
Deepest ice core in the Americas drilled in Canadian Arctic 613-meter long ice core and three shallower cores set to unlock ancient climate secrets.
May 21, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
Family doctors’ research answers critical questions that ‘otherwise don’t get asked’ First studies by Pragmatic Trials Collaborative settle the controversy over when it’s best to take blood pressure meds.
May 15, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
Uncovering ‘silent’ species losses key for conservation efforts: study To get the most accurate view of biodiversity, we need to look beyond what’s there and find out what’s missing, says plant ecologist.
May 14, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Meet eight nurses transforming health for the better From small-town Alberta to around the world, these experts, educators and carers are making a positive difference.
May 12, 2025
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach will focus Alberta’s expertise to advance technologies, train future leaders and engage with communities.
May 05, 2025
From the President's Desk
From the President’s Desk: Vice-presidential reappointments Announcing Todd Gilchrist and Elan MacDonald have been reappointed for second terms.
May 01, 2025
The power of one day: Giving Day 2025 A single day of generosity to support the next generation of changemakers.
May 01, 2025
Science and Technology, Business, Research, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
U of A research opens doors of access to youth mental health services Students and researchers contribute to cross-Canada study that has changed service delivery for the better.
April 28, 2025
Move, connect, thrive: spring and summer wellness with Campus & Community Recreation (CCR) Need a fun way to de-stress, get active and maybe even make some new friends? Ashley explores the accessible and varied programs offered.
April 24, 2025
Spring/summer success: staying connected and supported on North Campus Terrence gives tips on how to navigate services and community during the spring and summer terms.
April 24, 2025
From the President's Desk
From the President’s Desk: Remembering and honouring our commitment to safety this National Day of Mourning Safety is a shared responsibility. La sécurité est une responsabilité partagée.
April 24, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
All-out approach needed to curb chronic wasting disease ‘hotspots’ on farms, study suggests Removing access to some but not all food attractants could increase the risk of transmission of the fatal disease among mule deer.
April 23, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
New guidelines include option for medication, surgery for pediatric obesity Evidence should be the basis for decision-making conversations between families and health care providers, U of A expert says.
April 22, 2025
Innovator Spotlight: Shayleen Ghassemi Meet Shayleen, a graduate student whose research is out of this world.
April 17, 2025
Ways to de-stress while you study for finals Marlena explores ways to find balance amidst chaos.
April 17, 2025
Verna’s Vlog with Sarah Wolgemuth and Christian Fotang Student experience at the University of Alberta: A year of action and looking ahead.
April 17, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis Urban patients are more likely to receive treatments to prevent relapses and slow down progression of MS than those in rural areas.
April 15, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Harnessing AI to improve access to quality health care U of A’s new interdisciplinary AI + Health Hub aims to turn research into solutions for everything from disease diagnosis to hospital management and drug discovery.
May 20, 2025
Partnering to promote health and well-being: Meet Christina Gillies In the latest edition of Sustainability in Action, hear from Christina Gillies, adjunct professor and scientist, on community engagement and co-creating sustainable, relevant and culturally appropriate health initiatives.
May 15, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
North American boreal forest holds 31 per cent more trees than thought New AI-enhanced estimate suggests the vast forests may have more potential to mitigate climate change.
May 13, 2025
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Genomics could hold the key to stroke risk, U of A researchers say Two leading experts will examine how genes interact with environmental factors like diet and exercise in the hunt for biomarkers to better predict, diagnose and treat the disease.
May 08, 2025
Lowering the Flag: Day of mourning to honour the missing and murdered First Nation, Métis and Inuit women and girls The University of Alberta banner is at half-mast today, May 5 in honour and to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
May 05, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities An app with personalized features could offer much-needed support for survivors to improve their health, study suggests.
April 30, 2025
Lowering the Flag: National Day of Mourning The national, provincial and University of Alberta flags are at half-mast from April 28-30 in recognition of National Day of Mourning and workers injured or killed on the job.
April 28, 2025
What can we expect from the new LIFT Centre? Fyruz speaks with Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell about the upgraded space coming to North Campus.
April 24, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
From Edmonton to CERN and back: U of A physicists land Breakthrough Prize U of A researchers recognized for decades of key contributions to the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider.
April 24, 2025
Community Congrats: March + April 2025 Recapping the recent achievements from the U of A community across our campuses.
April 24, 2025
Alumni Fuel Economy Amid Tariff Tensions Brew, Beauty and Bounty: A curated list of U of A-linked grad-owned, Canadian-based small shops
April 23, 2025
Welcome to Your 2025 Summer Reading List U of A grads take over your bedside table
April 22, 2025
YouAlberta asks: What’s one thing you’re excited about this summer? Sun's out, stress is (almost) out! What has our bloggers counting down the days?
April 17, 2025
La santé mentale au Campus Saint-Jean Un enjeu crucial pour notre communauté
April 17, 2025
Have You Met... the Field Experience Team? This dedicated team of 12 helps more than 1,600 Bachelor of Education students gain real-world experience through an in-class practicum.
April 17, 2025