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The U of A’s new mechatronics and robotics engineering program —the first of its kind in the Prairie provinces — will give students in-demand skills and industry connections in a rapidly growing field. (Photo: Getty Images)
Science and Technology, Business

New mechatronics and robotics engineering program will help students ‘create the next generation of the world we live in’

Five-year degree program will be the first of its kind in the Prairies, helping establish Alberta as a tech hub attracting top talent.

  • September 12, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Business, Society and Culture, Research

Labour market research centre gives Albertans a leg up in seeking careers

Website will provide high-quality, real-time data to forecast hiring trends on the horizon.

  • September 11, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Susan, Pat, Mike and Bob Petryk (centre) were joined by U of A president Bill Flanagan (left), provost Verna Yiu (second left), dean Brenda Hemmelgarn (second right) and dentistry chair Paul Major (right) for an event on Sept. 10 commemorating the naming of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
Research, Health And Wellness

The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the U of A honours 1960 grad

Mike Petryk put his patients first every day of his 40-plus-year career.

  • September 10, 2024
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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When someone has a cardiac arrest — whether it’s fatal or not — award-winning U of A-led research shows their family members will need care from hospital staff to cope. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Health And Wellness

Families of cardiac arrest patients need care too

U of A-led study honoured as “Article of the Year” by the Journal of Emergency Nursing.

  • September 09, 2024
  • By Gillian Rutherford

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

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

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2024

Honouring the heart work led by Indigenous colleagues and allies, past and present.
31 May 2024 By Florence Glanfield

Grande Prairie facility will train rural doctors

Government of Alberta announces funds for a partnership between the University of Alberta and Northwestern Polytechnic to establish a Rural Medical Education Program Training Centre.
03 April 2024

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