Theatre grads are finding successful careers in fields as diverse as law, finance and medicine, according to research by a U of A professor who says drama programs offer valuable training in sought-after skills like adaptability and creative problem-solving. (Photo: Getty Images)
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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.

Wind power generators may need to consider the consequences of succeeding too well, according to an engineering master’s graduate who looked at the economics of Alberta’s electricity market. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze

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.

A new AI tool could improve how ecologists monitor and study Canadian wildlife by more accurately picking out bird and amphibian species from the distinctive sounds they make in audio recordings. (Photo: Jan Huus)
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Tuning in to the sounds of Canada’s wildlife

AI is transforming how researchers monitor and study birds and amphibians.

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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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