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A new PET radiotracer developed at the University of Alberta could make detection of breast cancer faster and more accurate. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology

New radiotracer could make breast cancer detection quicker, more accurate

U of A research team set to test new PET scan molecule in European clinical trials.

  • July 03, 2025
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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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)
Society and Culture

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
  • By Geoff McMaster
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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)
Science and Technology, Research, Business

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.

  • July 07, 2025
  • By Michael Brown
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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)
Research, Science and Technology

Tuning in to the sounds of Canada’s wildlife

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

  • June 30, 2025
  • By Adrianna MacPherson

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

New space — and new spotlight — for U of A collections

The Kenneth and Sandra Wong Gallery will offer 5,000 square feet of space for exhibits, and countless new opportunities for learning and engagement.
20 June 2025

Expanding opportunities for Albertans: LIFT Centre to lead on life sciences

U of A centre to advance research, train the workforce of tomorrow and expand access to high-demand fields.
28 February 2025

Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the University of Alberta

05 February 2025

Remembering a ‘giant of Prairie politics’

Peter Meekison, beloved political science scholar and co-architect of the Canadian constitution, leaves an enduring legacy.
31 January 2025 By Geoff McMaster

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