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Sustainability Council Annual Report

2023-24

It’s been an outstanding year for sustainability at the University of Alberta! Explore our 2023-24 progress and achievements in our latest report.

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Campus Sustainability Contacts

Energy + Climate Action (Formerly: Energy Management and Sustainable Operations)
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emso@ualberta.ca

For questions about recycling, energy use, grounds & buildings, etc.

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0-81 Students' Union Building
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For questions about the bike library, renting plates, farmers market, etc.

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For operational, academic and sustainability questions on Campus Saint-Jean.

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For operational and academic questions on Augustana Campus

News

Sustainability in Action: Lianne Lefsrud
Sustainability in Action
Sustainability in Action: Lianne Lefsrud
Lianne Lefsrud's research is changing regulations, zoning bylaws, building codes, standards and, ultimately, how industry partners work to manage unsustainable risks.
June 26, 2025
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
University rises to 94th worldwide, holds steady at fourth in Canada thanks to a gain in academic reputation.
June 18, 2025
Research helps rural communities look to their dark skies for tourism potential
Business, Society and Culture, Research
Research helps rural communities look to their dark skies for tourism potential
Case study of the popular Jasper festival reveals lessons for realizing opportunities while avoiding pitfalls.
June 05, 2025
Deepest ice core in the Americas drilled in Canadian Arctic
Research, Science and Technology
Deepest ice core in the Americas drilled in Canadian Arctic
613-metre-long ice core and three shallower cores set to unlock ancient climate secrets.
May 21, 2025
North American boreal forest holds 31 per cent more trees than thought
Research, Science and Technology
North American boreal forest holds 31 per cent more trees than thought
New AI-enhanced estimate suggests the vast forests may have more potential to mitigate climate change.
May 13, 2025
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy
As a historic generational shift looms, researchers look at how to help farmers plan for succession.
May 01, 2025
Earlier migration signals deeper trouble for tiny birds
Science and Technology, Research
Earlier migration signals deeper trouble for tiny birds
Climate change may be putting another squeeze on the least flycatcher, a species already in decline.
April 16, 2025
Video Spotlight: A stitch in time to fight fabric waste
Society and Culture
Video Spotlight: A stitch in time to fight fabric waste
Textile researchers team up with thrift shops to salvage discarded clothing — and end up reselling two-thirds of it.
June 20, 2025
Moving beyond meds to improve mental health care
Research, Health And Wellness
Moving beyond meds to improve mental health care
Nursing PhD grad Kate Melino seeks ways to address the root causes of mental illness for her most vulnerable patients.
June 09, 2025
Embracing orature to Indigenize research and revitalize language
In the Community
Embracing orature to Indigenize research and revitalize language
The SILR project stands as a testament to the power of relational research, a model that honours Indigenous knowledge systems.
May 29, 2025
Harnessing AI to improve access to quality health care
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Harnessing AI to improve access to quality health care
U of A’s new interdisciplinary AI + Health Hub aims to turn research into solutions for everything from disease diagnosis to hospital management and drug discovery.
May 20, 2025
Meet eight nurses transforming health for the better
Research, Health And Wellness
Meet eight nurses transforming health for the better
From small-town Alberta to around the world, these experts, educators and carers are making a positive difference.
May 12, 2025
Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities
An app with personalized features could offer much-needed support for survivors to improve their health, study suggests.
April 30, 2025
Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
Research, Health And Wellness
Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
Urban patients are more likely to receive treatments to prevent relapses and slow down progression of MS than those in rural areas.
April 15, 2025
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Prominent international ranking acknowledges significant contributions to sustainable development through research, teaching and community engagement.
June 18, 2025
The smoke is back. What does that mean for our health?
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
The smoke is back. What does that mean for our health?
Consecutive years of wildfire smoke exposure compound the dangers, says U of A expert who offers advice on how to protect ourselves.
June 06, 2025
Plant partnership: fungi help spruce trees fight off budworm attacks
Science and Technology, Research
Plant partnership: fungi help spruce trees fight off budworm attacks
New study could help researchers and industry boost forest resilience by taking advantage of natural symbiosis.
May 23, 2025
Partnering to promote health and well-being: Meet Christina Gillies
Sustainability in Action
Partnering to promote health and well-being: Meet Christina Gillies
In the latest edition of Sustainability in Action, hear from Christina Gillies, adjunct professor and scientist, on community engagement and co-creating sustainable, relevant and culturally appropriate health initiatives.
May 15, 2025
U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future
Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach will focus Alberta’s expertise to advance technologies, train future leaders and engage with communities.
May 05, 2025
New guidelines include option for medication, surgery for pediatric obesity
Health And Wellness, Research
New guidelines include option for medication, surgery for pediatric obesity
Evidence should be the basis for decision-making conversations between families and health care providers, U of A expert says.
April 22, 2025