Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
From K-Pop and comedy to climate change policy and cancer-fighting nutrition, there’s something for everyone as a new school year kicks off at the U of A.
August 29, 2025
Alberta’s rat-free status is a rare feat. Climate change could put it at risk U of A expert explores our relationship with rats — and unearths unlikely stories of the rodents’ service to humans.
August 27, 2025
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Business, Science and Technology
University moves up five spots worldwide and one spot to fourth in Canada thanks to prominent researchers and scientific strengths.
August 21, 2025
Research, Business, Society and Culture
New research offers practical insights to help prevent contentious discussions from becoming fraught with emotion and moral judgment.
August 05, 2025
Health And Wellness, Business, Society and Culture, Research
Workplace autonomy, relationships and positive leadership help health-care workers — and the benefits ripple out to patients, researchers find.
July 23, 2025
Battery breakthrough: researchers improve performance of rechargeable water-based cells An advance in 19th-century technology could offer a cheaper, more eco-friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
July 14, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
U of A research team set to test new PET scan molecule in European clinical trials.
July 03, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
New research could help improve nutritional assessment and support for patients.
June 26, 2025
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness, Business
New ranking highlights how cutting-edge research and practical partnerships are making a real difference in artificial intelligence.
June 23, 2025
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
University rises to 94th worldwide, holds steady at fourth in Canada thanks to a gain in academic reputation.
June 18, 2025
Mates for life: identical twin grads share vision of veterinary careers William and Wyatt Brintnell are graduating together with U of A degrees in animal health, and have plans to one day open a clinic specializing in exotic pets.
June 16, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Research team now on the hunt for existing drugs that can control BAD protein and stop unwanted cell growth.
June 11, 2025
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
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
Health And Wellness, Research
The U of A’s islet transplantation program has revolutionized diabetes treatment — and researchers continue the quest to improve its life-changing impact for patients.
June 03, 2025
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research
Mark Lewis earns the rare honour for his collaborative research using mathematical models to unlock the complexity of biological systems.
May 28, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
Ophthalmologist and team create software to partially restore peripheral vision for people affected by stroke and other brain injuries.
May 26, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
613-metre-long ice core and three shallower cores set to unlock ancient climate secrets.
May 21, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
New method addresses a “key shortcoming” of past approaches.
August 28, 2025
‘They want safety and security’ Street-based study in Lethbridge shows private security guards provide compassion and care for people experiencing homelessness.
August 26, 2025
Video Spotlight: A race to preserve precious evidence trapped in permafrost Core samples contain vital clues to ancient life dating back nearly 700,000 years.
August 18, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
Survey offers insights on what makes people more likely to donate and how to make it easier for them.
July 28, 2025
Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology
New research provides food for thought on the challenges of convincing people to consider eating insects.
July 17, 2025
Stage setter: Theatre education cultivates skills for any career The fine art of drama may be the “secret sauce” for developing the adaptability students need to thrive in diverse fields.
July 09, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
“Milk fever” in cattle may be more complex than just a calcium deficiency, research suggests — and may change how we look at inflammation.
July 02, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
U of A research team hones in on molecules that could be added to current therapies to activate the immune system against hard-to-treat cancers.
June 25, 2025
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
Research, Health And Wellness
Researchers analyze 20 years of patient data to identify associated illnesses that might otherwise be missed — including autoimmune, mental health and heart issues.
June 18, 2025
Beyond the finish line: Olympic cyclist finds new career track Two-time Olympian Allison Beveridge embarks on a new chapter, bringing her elite sports background to her practice as a physiotherapist.
June 13, 2025
Business, Society and Culture, Research
Case study of the popular Jasper festival reveals lessons for realizing opportunities while avoiding pitfalls.
June 10, 2025
Research, Business, Society and Culture
U of A business school taps leading expert to envision new solutions to urban challenges — starting with Edmonton.
June 05, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
International clinical trial shows that a structured exercise program after surgery and chemotherapy improves odds of survival and lowers risk of cancer coming back.
June 02, 2025
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
Experts explain how explosive events on the sun lead to dazzling displays in the night sky — and offer tips on how to get the best view.
May 28, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
New study could help researchers and industry boost forest resilience by taking advantage of natural symbiosis.
May 23, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
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
Health And Wellness, Research
Discovery could point to new, non-addictive treatments for acute and potentially even chronic pain.
August 28, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
Close encounters with urban coyotes are rare and easy to manage with the right tools — and there’s a virulent reason to make sure coyotes stay wary of humans, says expert.
August 25, 2025
Business, Science and Technology, Research
Study could help prairie ranchers manage grazing herds in a warming climate.
August 11, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
AI-driven computer model of a vaccine shows promise in priming the immune system to target melanoma cells.
July 24, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
U of A nursing team tapped to pilot virtual primary care and lead research for women aged 35+ in northern Alberta.
July 16, 2025
Science and Technology, Research, Business
Engineering grad’s thesis suggests wind power is displacing more carbon than it gets credit for — which could make it a victim of its own success.
July 07, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
AI is transforming how researchers monitor and study birds and amphibians.
June 30, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
U of A researcher leads project to evaluate and support Canada’s school-based healthy living programs.
June 23, 2025
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
Prominent international ranking acknowledges significant contributions to sustainable development through research, teaching and community engagement.
June 18, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
The original Walking With Dinosaurs series sparked their passion for paleontology — 25 years later, they’re helping the BBC bring Rose to life for audiences worldwide.
June 17, 2025
Responsibility to inspire: Golden Bears receiver gives back to community Driven by gratitude and a passion for the game, arts grad and athletic standout Chevy Thomas created a football camp for disadvantaged youth.
June 12, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Nursing PhD grad Kate Melino seeks ways to address the root causes of mental illness for her most vulnerable patients.
June 09, 2025
Society and Culture, Research
With an education in Indigenous governance, Marc Jr. Doire is on a path to supporting his nation and serving as a role model for others to follow.
June 04, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research
A discovery 51 years in the making could lead to new treatments to prevent organ rejection.
May 29, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
“Exoparia” challenges existing knowledge of dinosaur anatomy — and highlights limitations of relying on their modern relatives for reconstruction.
May 27, 2025
Video spotlight: Birds, beasts and mythical animals come to life in U of A exhibition Decorative rank badges worn by civil and military officials reveal insights into Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty.
May 22, 2025
