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Health And Wellness, Research

Researchers pinpoint a protein behind healthy placenta development

Discovery offers insight into why pregnancy complications arise and opens up targets for new treatments.

Research, Health And Wellness

Exercise program boosts mobility for kids with cerebral palsy

RIPT shows promise for bridging the gap between clinical rehab and community fitness centres.

Society and Culture, Research

U of A rises to 85th worldwide in latest NTU rankings

Research strengths also contribute to strong showing in 2026 ARWU rankings.

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research

Where there’s smoke: researcher aims to shed light on how wildfire particles affect our health

As wildfire smoke in the air becomes the new normal for summer in Alberta, a U of A engineering professor is working to help us all breathe a little easier.

News

Nurses key to ensuring AI will improve patient care, says new course lead

Being at the bedside 24/7 means nurses are uniquely qualified to assess and protect patient needs.

News

Small charities may lose out by joining fundraising alliances

More established charitable brands may receive a disproportionate share of donations, marketing study shows.

News

Making inclusive exercise a better fit

New framework gives professionals the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to support people experiencing disability.

News

Revolutionary new sensor tracks the condition of physical infrastructure without batteries or wires

Eco-friendly device detects microscopic shifts in bridges and wind turbines at far less cost.

News

High schoolers from across Canada coming to U of A to gain hands-on STEAM experience

Month-long Shad Canada program sees students focus on solving real-world social and economic problems.

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

AI-powered app helps people with limited mobility get around

The Atlas enables users to identify and avoid accessibility barriers — and add info to help others do the same.

Research, Health And Wellness

RNA-based treatment offers hope to people with rare ossifying disease

U of A medical genetics research team develops a new molecule that slows FOP disease in human cells and mice.

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness

Cultivating young medical minds

Local program aimed at Grade 8 students shows success at sparking interest in rural health-care careers.

Science and Technology, Business, Research, Health And Wellness

Wearable sleeve relieves tennis elbow without surgery

Therapeutic device is effective at reducing pain and improving strength, preliminary study suggests.

Society and Culture

Law students team up with Covenant Health for end-of-life planning support

Student volunteers will help educate community members and facilitate personal directives at a free public workshop.

News

Young dancers struggle to deal with early periods, study shows

Tailored education needed to help girls and their parents navigate the process.

Research, Science and Technology

Understanding species traits offers ‘common language’ for restoring ecosystems

Characteristics that make organisms more resilient to climate change are key to future-proofing environments, say researchers.

Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology

U of A linguist collaborates with community to preserve endangered language

Researchers and community members are creating the first digital archive of Sáliba, a language with fewer than 200 fluent speakers remaining.

Business, Science and Technology, Research

Rapid response tool aims to put wildfire-fighting resources in the right place at the right time

AI-powered models could help contain fires in the critical first hours before they burn out of control.

Research, Science and Technology

Concrete impact: researchers develop cement alternative from recycled industrial byproducts

New geopolymer concrete reduces carbon emissions by up to 80 per cent without sacrificing strength or durability.

Research, Science and Technology, Business

New research sheds light on Peace River earthquakes

Study shows how wastewater injection triggered a domino effect of interactions between deep fault zones.

Society and Culture

U of A ranked 49th worldwide, fourth in Canada among most international universities

University maintains Top 50 standing in Times Higher Education ranking based on international students, staff, research collaborations and reputation.

Society and Culture, Research

U of A launches free online course on the Holodomor

Course draws on international research into one of the most devastating genocides of the 20th century.

Business, Science and Technology

Alberta’s top universities join forces to develop the next generation of science and tech leaders

MBA capstone program pairs students with startup founders to “transform bold ideas into companies that can thrive anywhere in the world.”

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

U of A team developing ‘game-changing’ ultrasound imaging technology for lymphatic disorders

New technology could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment for people living with painful lymphedema.

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Vaccine shows promise in fighting neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s

Researchers trick the immune system into recognizing and attacking misfolded proteins that cause brain diseases, increasing survival in mice.

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research

Night shift work puts strain on pregnant nurses’ blood pressure

New research could help improve workplace care and possibly prevent more serious health effects during pregnancy.

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

AI-powered sensors predict fatigue in skaters

Technology could help athletes and coaches optimize training and prevent serious injuries.

Business, Research, Society and Culture

When a customer leaves a 5-star review, don’t brag

Company ​​managers who downplay compliments improve readers’ evaluations and engagement, say business researchers.

Research, Health And Wellness

High-fibre diet boosts gut health in people with Prader-Willi syndrome

Research team seeks solutions for people with the rare genetic disorder that causes childhood obesity.

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Old drug, new target

U of A researchers are repurposing an anti-malarial drug to make colorectal cancer tumours more sensitive to chemotherapy.

Research, Science and Technology, Business

Teaming up to advance dual-fuel engine technology

U of A partnership with City of Edmonton and Diesel Tech Industries will boost research and training aimed at reducing emissions from city vehicles.

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

No substitute for milk?

Study shows why some people like to keep both dairy and plant-based versions in the fridge.

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

U of A maintains Top 100 standing in five strong subjects

Latest Times Higher Education subject rankings reflect excellence in subjects from computer science and engineering to health, education and life sciences.

Research, Health And Wellness

First Nations men in Alberta more likely than others to die from prostate cancer

Research underscores the need for better screening and treatment for Indigenous men in both rural and urban areas.

Research, Science and Technology

Stemming damage to sensitive natural areas

Researchers compare balsam poplar cuttings to find practical options for restoring trails damaged by off-highway vehicles.

Health And Wellness, Research

HPV vaccination rates low among young adults in Alberta despite expanded eligibility: study

Promotional focus should be on cancer prevention and rural access, researchers suggest.

Research, Business, Health And Wellness

Moderna partners with U of A experts to learn how mRNA medicines could be improved

Study could yield insights into the safety and effectiveness of next-generation vaccines and treatments.

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

Highlighting the health benefits of fermented foods

First information network of its kind in Canada aims to help prevent chronic disease by promoting gut-friendly foods.

Business, Research, Science and Technology

Laser manufacturing cluster aims to make Alberta a global one-stop shop

New industry-connected initiative will share technological advances, expand markets and foster professional development.

Research, Science and Technology

Climate change altering forest understory

Diversity of plants under tree canopy is becoming less balanced, study shows.

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

Gifts from the garden

Video by U of A researchers and students illustrates how natural spaces can support people as they age.

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

New function found for protein in ‘good’ cholesterol

Surprising discovery uncovers potential new target to prevent heart attack.

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research

U of A researcher recognized in House of Commons

Tara McGee receives SSHRC award for leading work to improve wildfire evacuation preparedness for First Nations communities.

Society and Culture

U of A lecturer ‘surprised’ by Grammy nod

Miriam Khalil says the opera adaptation of 2008 Canadian film Adoration challenged her to sing with almost her entire vocal range.

Society and Culture

U of A among top four per cent in latest QS sustainability rankings

University ranks in the Top 75 of nearly 2,000 institutions leading the way in environmental and social impact.

Research, Science and Technology

Combining wind and solar power could help Canadian cities cut energy costs by more than 40 per cent

Hybrid energy systems offer “best balance of economic viability and resilience,” U of A researchers find.

Science and Technology, Research

Fear of the flying: new study looks at ‘neophobia’ in birds

Being afraid of the unfamiliar helps birds survive, but it could make them less adaptable to climate change, say researchers.

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

U of A teams up with Canmore to design resilient neighbourhoods for evacuations

Transportation experts aim to help the mountain town improve its emergency response to wildfires.

Health And Wellness, Research

Study shows how brain’s immune cells help with recovery from multiple sclerosis

U of A research maps microglial states during myelin repair, reveals potential new treatment target.

Research, Business, Science and Technology

Flower power

Rose petal research could bloom into better fabrics.

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

Nine leading U of A researchers rank among the world’s most cited

From women and children’s health to advanced engineering and medical innovation, these experts are renowned for high impact in their fields.

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

New program trains students to power Canada’s sustainable future

First-of-its-kind online graduate certificate program comes as career opportunities related to sustainability initiatives are expected to grow substantially.

Health And Wellness, Research

Premature babies face higher risk of disease, hospital stays and prescription meds

New study led by U of A pediatrician comes as rates of preterm birth are on the rise in Canada.

Health And Wellness, Research

Alberta patients part of worldwide study on heart failure drug

Canadian VIGOUR Centre leads research on effectiveness of vericiguat.

Science and Technology, Research, Business

Energi Simulation invests in U of A energy expertise

Canadian partnership will tackle global subsurface challenges for net-zero solutions like carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy and hydrogen storage.

Health And Wellness, Research

E. coli use new way to protect themselves during Crohn’s disease, study finds

Discovery could hold key to growing problem of resistance to antimicrobial drugs.

Research, Health And Wellness, Business

Study reveals mental health toll of livestock disease on agricultural community

Supports needed in emergency management from prevention to recovery, says researcher.

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Metabolomics professor wins Canada’s top science and engineering prize

David Wishart recognized for three decades of leadership and innovation that have transformed the science of disease detection, nutrition and environmental health.

Health And Wellness, Research, Society and Culture

Stigma slows long COVID recovery: study

Patients face worsening symptoms, depression and a higher risk of not returning to the workforce.

Business, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Health law expert urges more regulation on stem cell supplement advertising

Immunity-boosting claims are misleading — and potentially harmful, says Timothy Caulfield.

Research, Health And Wellness

Glycomics research in Alberta gets a $2M boost

Alberta Innovates, GlycoNet team up to realize “untapped potential” for developing new treatments and diagnostic tools.

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research

Research reveals what pushes people to steer clear of wildlife on mountain trails

Insights from study could help tailor trail signage to encourage personal responsibility for safer behaviour.

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

Western Canadian cities ‘underprepared’ for climate-related health risks: study

Increased collaboration, education could help local governments struggling to make progress on adaptation strategies.

Society and Culture

U of A rises to fourth in Canada in Maclean’s rankings

Gains in reputation and research funding propel university to new heights among the country’s top-tier universities.

Society and Culture, Science and Technology

Debate swirls around whether Van Gogh’s art imitates science

Engineering experts take issue with claim that “The Starry Night” accurately depicts the physics of turbulence.

Society and Culture

Acclaimed filmmaker Tasha Hubbard premieres first narrative feature

“Meadowlarks” tells the story of four Cree siblings who reunite decades after being separated during the notorious Sixties Scoop.

Society and Culture, Business

U of A ranks among world’s top six per cent in latest Times Higher Education rankings

University ties for first globally in Industry category based on partnerships and patents.

Research, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

Research reveals key to ensuring sports programs connect with youth at risk

Minimizing power imbalances and providing a sense of autonomy foster positive connections, recent study finds.

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

Biodegradable surgical implants could prevent followup operations

New technology slows down rate of absorption in body to coincide with healing.

Science and Technology, Business

U of A offers Western Canada’s first online master’s degree in construction engineering

Degree meets same rigorous standards as in-person program, allowing industry professionals to enhance education without career disruption.

Science and Technology, Research

Study identifies way to optimize natural carbon capture in water

Scientists have long known that Earth removes carbon through rock weathering, but it’s a slow process. New research offers insight for how to make it more efficient.

News

Lack of salmon data could put fish at risk

As population monitoring declines, conservationists are losing information vital to protecting salmon against climate change and other threats.