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U of A researchers are collaborating with eight First Nations organizations to create an anti-racism intervention that will ensure patients in Alberta emergency departments are treated equitably and with dignity. (Photo: Getty Images)
Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness

An Rx against racist behaviour in Alberta emergency departments

After years of studying systemic racism in hospital emergency care, a team of researchers and First Nations organizations will create ways to ensure all patients are treated equitably and with dignity.

  • March 24, 2023
  • By Chelsea Novak
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Daphnia magna, a species of water flea, adapted to become better able to survive exposure to ultraviolet-filtering chemicals found in sunscreen, according to a three-month study that looked at five generations of the fleas. (Photo: Supplied)
Science and Technology, Research

Long-term study shows water fleas adapt to sunscreen ingredients

New research provides a fuller picture than previous short-term studies showing harmful effects on sensitive freshwater invertebrates.

  • March 23, 2023
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
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Nursing and petroleum engineering at the University of Alberta rank top in Canada in their subject areas, according to the latest QS subject rankings. The institution as a whole climbed 16 spots to rank fourth in Canada and 110th internationally. (Photo: Laughing Dog Photography)
Society and Culture

U of A leads the nation in nursing and petroleum engineering based on latest QS subject rankings

Eighteen subjects rank among Top 100 in the world, highlighting the institution’s continued excellence at an international level.

  • March 22, 2023
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
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(From left) Padma Kaul with research team members Sunil Kalmady Vasu, Nariman Sepehrvand and Weijie Sun. The team developed a machine learning program that can accurately predict a patient’s risk of death within a month, a year and five years based on results from routine hospital tests. (Photo: Supplied)
Research, Health And Wellness

Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests

Computer analysis can help the health-care system “learn” by providing information vital to improving care, says researcher.

  • March 21, 2023
  • By Gillian Rutherford

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

Training more new doctors in Alberta

New provincial funding will allow U of A to train more medical students and residents who will practise in rural communities, ensuring all Albertans receive top-quality health care.
16 March 2023 By Mifi Purvis

University of Alberta Partners with Tennis Canada and Rogers to Bring Year-Round Tennis to Edmonton

An investment from Tennis Canada and Rogers will fund the creation of six fully covered tennis courts that will allow U of A athletes and the Edmonton area community to train year-round.
06 March 2023

From the President's Desk: Update on building the next University Strategic Plan

Your opportunity to respond to What We Heard.
16 February 2023 By Bill Flanagan

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