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Science and Technology, Research

Mathematician Vakhtang Putkaradze receives New Frontiers in Research Funding to make AI more energy efficient
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Employees, Science and Technology, Research

Science Research Partner Grant Kemp: A passionate advocate for research success
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Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research

Astrophysics grad models the mysteries of the universe
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Science and Technology

An equation for excellence
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Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness

Seeing both sides: leading researcher explores the double-edged nature of chirality
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Science and Technology, Research

Deep learning methods lose their ability to learn over time
The NASA RockSat-X rocket takes off carrying a payload that includes testing equipment designed by students at the U of A.

News

Students launch experiment into space on NASA rocket
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News

New study yields significant insight into a major driver of Alzheimer’s Disease
ISTEAM student intern Bo Ragot, pictured holding a plant in a greenhouse facility.

News

I-STEAM intern explores trees’ natural defences against mountain pine beetles
A zebra finch nest constructed from colorful materials in the lab. A new study is shedding light on how animals learn by examining how zebra finches develop a nest-building style.

News

Birds can build nests, but do they have style?
Fossil of new snake species Hibernophis breithaupti

Science and Technology, Research

Newly discovered snake species provides insight into reptile social behaviour and development
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Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness

A revelation in protein folding offers hope for potential ALS medicines
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Students

Convocation ‘24: Kai Sven Luedemann, BSc Specialization, Computing Science major, Business minor, Gold Medal in Science
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Students

Convocation ‘24: Brian Cheuk-Yue Kong, BSc General, Biological Sciences, Dean’s Gold Medal in Science
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Students

Convocation ‘24: Matthew David Harrison, BSc Honors, Neuroscience, Lieutenant-Governor's Gold Medal
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Students

Convocation ‘24: Neel Patel, BSc, Computer Science and Biological Sciences
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Students

Convocation ‘24: Shelby Findlay, BSc, Biological Sciences
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Students

Convocation ‘24: Sara Moore, BSc, Biological Sciences
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News

2024 Celebration of Excellence in Research and Teaching
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News

A new initiative, in partnership with the Gilead Foundation, aims to dismantle barriers to STEM education for underrepresented students
Students participate in a geology field school. Students like these are supported by Seisware's support, which provides them with industry software during their education.

News

Students develop industry-ready skills in geoscience thanks to Alberta-based software company SeisWare
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Society and Culture, Science and Technology

U of A holds strong in international subject rankings
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Science and Technology, Research

Climate change could be a mixed bag for mountain pine beetles
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Science and Technology, Research

New research could help honeybees fight off their worst enemy
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Research, Science and Technology

Researchers release global database to understand climate impacts on ocean predators
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Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology

AI-powered platform could help law enforcement get ahead of designer drugs