Announcements Archive

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

New federal funds support pandemic preparedness research

U of A-led PRAIRIE Hub to receive $1.55 million to continue developing vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tools for future threats to Canadians’ health and security.

September 23, 2026

Gillian Rutherford

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

Northwest Territories, U of A team up for northern research to address global challenges

Agreement aims to deliver long-term benefits for northern residents while generating critical insights for a world facing rapid environmental and geopolitical shifts.

September 17, 2026

Sean Townsend

Science and Technology, Research

U of A recruits global research leader to tackle food security challenges

Incoming Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair will bolster the university’s strengths in advancing sustainable forestry and agriculture.

September 14, 2026

Michael Brown

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology

U of A welcomes major expansion of post-secondary spaces in Alberta

Provincial investment in high-demand programs will benefit students, communities and the economy, say leaders.

September 11, 2026

News Staff

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

Seven U of A standouts named to Royal Society of Canada

Recognition highlights excellence in research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.

September 9, 2026

Sean Townsend

Science and Technology, Research

Research leaders coming to U of A to tackle global challenges

Two incoming Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs will bolster the university’s capacity in research and teaching to help build a stronger Canada.

August 27, 2026

News Staff

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

Five U of A research leaders named to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Innovators recognized for outstanding contributions to inclusive care, women’s and children’s health, neonatal resuscitation and cancer treatment.

August 25, 2026

Sean Townsend

Research, Science and Technology, Business

Xanadu and University of Alberta partner to accelerate cancer drug discovery using quantum computing

Research team will build software to quickly test and predict which light-activated compounds will work best against cancer.

August 13, 2026

Sarah Vernon

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

U of A experts aim to advance life-changing health research

More than $20 million in competitive CIHR grants will fund new projects exploring next-generation treatments, advanced AI diagnostics, health-care equity and chronic disease recovery.

July 23, 2026

Sean Townsend

Society and Culture, Research

U of A, Edmonton Public Library set to pen new chapter in century-old alliance

A new agreement will further meld the university's academic might with the library's deep community roots to tackle real-world challenges.

July 22, 2026

Michael Brown

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

U of A researchers receive nearly $8 million in new funding from SSHRC

Research projects will tackle major societal shifts including AI, climate adaptation and more.

July 21, 2026

Sean Townsend

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

New federal funding brings top international research talent to U of A

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards support 29 doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars pursuing research in key areas.

May 28, 2026

Sean Townsend

Business, Research, Science and Technology

New MOU aims to power low-carbon energy research

U of A signs memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Power to advance technology development and industry-ready talent.

May 22, 2026

Sean Townsend

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

U of A, Amii announce successful $30M recruitment campaign of top AI minds

Landmark investment brings 25 top-tier global AI researchers to Alberta.

May 21, 2026

Sarah Vernon

Health And Wellness, Business, Research, Science and Technology

Researchers aim to get upstream of microplastics in fish

New project will shed light on why microplastics are harmful to fish health — and how important species like salmon and trout could serve as an early-warning system for contamination.

May 14, 2026

Sean Townsend

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

U of A researchers receive $1.5M to explore frontiers in health and energy

New federal funding supports interdisciplinary projects from hydrogen production and bionic limbs to land-based learning and self-sterilizing dental fillings.

May 13, 2026

Sean Townsend

Research, Science and Technology

U of A to host next-generation nuclear energy program in new $10M partnership

Prototype “microreactor” will allow safe, secure research and teaching to advance technology development in Alberta.

May 1, 2026

Michael Brown

Business, Science and Technology, Research

Industry partners boost U of A forestry programs through new $6.5M research chair

Endowed Chair in Indigenous Forestry will help tackle today’s challenges by engaging with Indigenous and western knowledge systems in teaching, research and practice.

April 28, 2026

Bev Betkowski

Business, Research, Science and Technology

$3M investment launches U of A defence initiative

DEFENDS will connect innovators and industries with the Canadian Armed Forces to turn ideas into real capabilities.

March 27, 2026

Lisa Cook

Science and Technology, Research, Society and Culture, Business

U of A partners with Des Nedhe Group for collaboration on defence-related research

Agreement aims to advance research that will enhance northern security through Indigenous involvement in major defence and security initiatives.

March 25, 2026

Sean Townsend