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What does a space rock sound like when it hits the ground? First ever meteorite to land in Prince Edward Island is caught on camera, makes auditory history and ends up in U of A collection

January 13, 2025

U of A expert says event in the summer of 2024 is likely the first and only time the sound of a meteorite hitting the earth has ever been recorded.
Women still do most housework decades into their relationships, study finds

January 8, 2025

The division of household labour remains imbalanced from young adulthood to middle age and even during child-rearing years, when men contribute less than normal.
Human recreation pushing the forest’s largest carnivores further than previously thought

January 7, 2025

New study shows that grizzly bears and wolves stay hundreds of metres away from the busiest human-use trails, making important habitats unlivable.
U of A-developed toolkit helps post-secondary institutions support military members, Veterans with academic pursuits

November 7, 2024

Compiles learnings from successful Military and Veteran Friendly Campus initiative, including creating a culture of trust and offering flexible schedules
U of A medical education program to train doctors where they are needed most

September 12, 2024

Motto of new Northern Alberta Medical Program is “recruit local, train local, retain local”; will be Canada’s farthest-reaching and northernmost multi-site medical education program
All smiles at newly-named Mike Petryk School of Dentistry

September 10, 2024

$10M donation to U of A school crowns distinguished career, will enhance care for Albertans from all walks of life
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In memoriam: Dianne Kipnes, visionary leader and philanthropist

Remembering the legacy of a beloved U of A champion

09 January 2025

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

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