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$21M provincial investment takes U of A defence innovation to the next level

New funding for DEFENDS will transform Alberta into the premier hub for innovators, industry and the Canadian Armed Forces to turn ideas into practical tools.

May 19, 2026

Michael Brown

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U of A’s defence research makes uncertain times clearer

The U of A is investing in defence research as a part of DEFENDS. With the state of the world, this seems scary, but it really isn't.

Mackenzie Bengtsson

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

From the President's Desk

A strong budget for Canadian research and innovation

Budget 2025 includes major funding for new research chairs and critical infrastructure, AI and defence plus news on international student numbers.

November 06, 2025

Bill Flanagan

Science and Technology

Hands-on learning on the high seas

U of A’s Faculty of Engineering and Royal Canadian Navy join forces to launch new co-op program allowing student reservists to gain experience onboard navy warships.

September 29, 2025

Geoff McMaster

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

Can you really collaborate with a robot? This PhD grad is working on it

Adam Parker uses AI to teach a prosthetic device to give real-time feedback to its user as human and machine learn tasks together.

November 22, 2024

Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

Futuristic technology could help protect soldiers in combat

Engineering researchers are developing a communications system that will provide vital information about troop health and situational awareness, even in the harshest conditions.

March 06, 2023

Geoff McMaster

Science and Technology, Business, Research

Securing Canada’s defence future

With the U of A as a trusted partner, Lockheed Martin taps into a wealth of technical expertise with the aim of protecting citizens and sovereignty.

October 16, 2025

Michael Brown

U of A in the News

News about Student Groups

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AlbertaSat - The Building of Experimental Albertan #1 (Ex-Alta 1)

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Up through the atmosphere; AlbertaSat gets next satellite test off the ground with stratospheric balloon

UAlberta student group tests Ex-Alta 2 equipment on a stratospheric balloon with help from the Canadian Space Agency.

August 13, 2018

Andrew Lyle

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Building robots and creating a community

Engineering student club's passion for robotics create high-tech robot while creating a supportive community

July 29, 2019

Brenda Reynolds

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Grounded in the realities of making something from nothing, student's setting her sights on the stars

Engineering at Alberta student builds a rocket research team and launch pad to a career in space

September 08, 2019

Brenda Reynolds

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Engineers taking flight at international aero competition

Their mission: build a plane that carries another plane to Mars

April 05, 2019

Richard Cairney

U of A Student Groups