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Research, Health And Wellness

New study shows why remdesivir works against SARS-CoV-2 but not on other viruses like the flu

Understanding interactions between drugs and viruses will be key to building better antivirals and being ready for the next pandemic, says researcher.

January 18, 2022
By Gillian Rutherford

Society and Culture

Indigenous criminology students share passion to change the justice system from within

U of A criminology program has highest rate of Indigenous enrolment among all arts programs.

January 14, 2022
By Geoff McMaster

Society and Culture

New community-driven project aims to support revitalization of Indigenous languages for current and coming generations

Five-year project will build on success of diverse programs and expand relationships between U of A and communities.

January 13, 2022
By Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research

Research project aims to curb decline of biodiversity and improve health of Indigenous peoples worldwide

Indigenous resource management practices key to ending environmental degradation and loss of cultures while improving health, say researchers.

January 12, 2022
By Gillian Rutherford

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Research Highlights

Energy channelled by space weather favours the north, new study shows

U of A physicists discover surprising new findings about how our planet’s magnetic field controls space weather as it shields us from solar wind.

11 January 2021 By Folio Staff

U of A researchers discover one of our cellular building blocks acts as a gel, not liquid as previously believed

Landmark discovery of the physical state of complex DNA and protein “packages”—called chromatin—in a cell’s nucleus could lead to better understanding of diseases such as cancer.

12 January 2021 By Ryan O’Byrne

U of A oncology researcher John Mackey (left) and cell biologist Luc Berthiaume

Target of new cancer treatment valid for breast as well as blood cancers: study

Results reinforce rationale for clinical trials expected to begin in May.

20 January 2021 By Gillian Rutherford

U of A In The News

Study suggests Alberta First Nations people tend to get lower level of emergency care

January 17, 2022

A University of Alberta study suggests Alberta First Nations people tend to get a lower level of emergency care.
Omicron may seem unavoidable, but experts say 'let it rip' isn't the solution

January 16, 2022

Louis Hugo Francescutti (Public Health) states that although overcoming Omicron likely confers some degree of natural immunity, getting vaccinated is a much safer method of building protection against the virus.
Advocates for safe consumption sites ask for urgent appeal hearing on Alberta ID policy

January 16, 2022

A survey conducted by Elaine Hyshka (Public Health) and her team found that hundreds of people who use safe consumption sites would not go back if personal health numbers were required.
Alberta trade offices seek outside help in ramping up U.S. presence

January 15, 2022

Greg Anderson (Arts) discusses the value of provincial government having a presence in Washington D.C.
How Omicron changed our pandemic — and ended the ‘new normal’ of 2020

January 15, 2022

Stephanie Montesanti (Public Health) comments on how Omicron changed our pandemic and ended the ‘new normal’ of 2020.
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Impact & Initiatives

Pilot program aims to give high schoolers a head start on becoming entrepreneurs

U of A business professor teams up with Edmonton school to teach students what it takes to turn ideas into successful ventures.

19 May 2021 By Michael Brown

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Canadian-led project saves lives in Somalia through innovative solar-powered oxygen system

U of A researchers team with Grand Challenges Canada and World Health Organization to bring a health-care necessity to a Somalian conflict zone.

20 May 2021 By Ross Neitz, with files from WHO Somalia

U of A’s innovative wheat-breeding program gets $2M funding boost

Five-year agreement with Canadian Wheat Research Coalition will support development of new varieties of earlier-maturing, higher-yielding wheat for Western Canadian growers.

03 May 2021 By Bev Betkowski

Statements & Advisories

From the President's Desk

From the President’s Desk: Winter 2022’s safe start continues

President Flanagan provides an update on the U of A’s Winter 2022 start safe plan, which includes extending online courses and enhanced safety measures until February 28

14 January 2022 By Bill Flanagan

U of A condemns sexual violence, strives for culture of care and consent

Deputy Provost Wendy Rodgers addresses charges against person with ties to U of A community

02 November 2021 By Wendy Rodgers

News Release: Nine Alberta post-secondary institutions enhance safety measures

University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NAIT, SAIT, and NorQuest College to introduce vaccination mandate, required vaccination proof, and changes to rapid testing programs

13 September 2021

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