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Society and Culture

Volunteer mentors win UAlberta Advocate Award for supporting students in learning through work

Field supervisors recognized for dedication to helping more than 2,000 students develop skills for diverse careers through Human Ecology Practicum Program.

June 10, 2021
By Bev Betkowski

Science and Technology

DiscoverE program receives Community Leader Award for opening young minds to the possibilities of STEM education

What began as a summer camp nearly 30 years ago has blossomed into a year-round program that has created indelible experiences for half a million youth in Canada.

June 09, 2021
By Michael Brown

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness

Community Leader Award winner driven to give back by his own childhood challenges

MD student Peter Anto Johnson’s many passions all lead to one laser focus—translating medical science to support wellness and happiness in the communities he loves to serve.

June 08, 2021
By Sasha Roeder Mah

Society and Culture

Leading expert recognized for work to close ‘justice gap’ in sexual assault laws

Professor Lise Gotell receives U of A Community Scholar Award for decades of research, advocacy and service to help shape policy and create awareness.

June 07, 2021
By Bev Betkowski

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology , Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research , Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research , Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020