Latest Stories

Combined ShapeCreated with Sketch.
Makenna Kuzyk (right) with Nathalie Provost, survivor of the 1989 shooting and patron of the Order of the White Rose. Kuzyk is the 10th recipient of the memorial scholarship from Polytechnique Montréal. (Photo: Annie Diotte for Polytechnique Montréal)
Science and Technology

Defying gravity: Aspiring astronaut recognized as a role model for women in STEM

Engineering grad Makenna Kuzyk receives the Order of the White Rose from Polytechnique Montréal in memory of 14 women who lost their lives 35 years ago.

  • December 06, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
Combined ShapeCreated with Sketch.
A U of A team rose to the top among 400 competitors from around the world to win gold at this year’s iGEM competition in Paris, with a project to turn mixed fabric waste into spider silk using genetically engineered E.coli bacteria. (Photo: Joy Jia)
Science and Technology, Research

Students spin old clothes into synthetic spider silk — and gold

U of A undergrads from four faculties work together to win medal at the worldwide iGEM competition in Paris.

  • December 05, 2024
  • By Gillian Rutherford
Combined ShapeCreated with Sketch.
With biomedical engineering student Emma Rutherford at the helm, the U of A’s tennis Pandas this year joined Pandas rugby and volleyball as the only teams in the university’s history to win five straight national championships. (Photo: Geoff McMaster)
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

Game, STEM, match

Biomedical engineering student and tennis team captain Emma Rutherford is a disciplined leader on the court and in the lab.

  • December 05, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
Combined ShapeCreated with Sketch.
(From left) U of A researchers Jason Wang, Thirupathi Nuligonda, Gautam Kumar, Dinithi Rajapaksha and Michael Meanwell found a new, more efficient way to make nucleoside analogues — a type of molecule that can be used in a wide range of treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases. (Photo: Supplied)

Researchers devise a quicker, more efficient way to make life-saving molecules

Improved method for creating nucleoside analogues opens the door to discovering countless treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases.

  • December 04, 2024
  • By Adrianna MacPherson

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

U of A contributing world-leading expertise to new Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts

International initiative will focus on improving large-scale conversion of waste biomass into biodegradable plastics.
03 October 2024 By Don Bell

U of A, Lawcubator team up to simplify legal and HR regulatory compliance

Partnership will create the largest centre of excellence of its kind in North America offering diverse expertise and an easy-to-use global platform.
17 September 2024 By Adrianna MacPherson

From the President's Desk: Finding a path forward

President Flanagan provides an update to the university community on progress towards meaningful change for the university.
17 June 2024 By Bill Flanagan

Media Relations 

The University of Alberta is home to world-leading experts and research. Find your next story through our latest news releases, statements, and expert advisories.

Read News Releases and Statements

More Stories

Featured Topics: All | COVID-19 | Innovation | Health


Loading...