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Society and Culture

Learning on the land: students experience Métis heritage in pilot course

Week-long opportunity takes students beyond the classroom to foster deeper understanding of a culture rooted in relationship.

September 23, 2022
By Geoff McMaster

Health And Wellness, Research

Nursing students in Canada need more education about digital health: study

“This is a critical core competency that nurses must have,” says researcher.

September 22, 2022
By Gillian Rutherford

Science and Technology, Research

Female bighorn sheep with smaller horns are less reproductively fit: study

As trophy hunters selectively eliminate males with large horns, females of the species could be affected, potentially slowing population growth.

September 22, 2022
By Adrianna MacPherson

Research, Health And Wellness

Cancer exercise study helps local broadcaster rebuild his body and his life after cancer surgery

TSN sports personality Dave Jamieson says participating in promising research helped him regain strength and well-being after treatment for throat cancer.

September 21, 2022
By Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard

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Research Highlights

Making health care more equitable one ultrasound image at a time

AI-powered portable ultrasound system makes scans and diagnoses accessible from anywhere.

28 April 2022 By Gillian Rutherford

High power, high potential

U of A laser experts join global network increasing access to technology that could revolutionize everything from space physics and nano-scale manufacturing to clean energy and cancer treatment.

04 April 2022 By Geoff McMaster

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Reading program helps young learners bounce back from COVID disruptions

Literacy lessons tailored to early grade-schoolers with reading difficulties show promising results in U of A study.

27 April 2022 By Scott Lingley

U of A In The News

The Spring Of Cryobiology: One Enabling Technology That Will Help Build The New Industry Of The Future

September 22, 2022

Jason Acker (Research Integrity Support) leads a cryobiology group that deals with understanding the biological response of cells to freezing and freeze-drying
Edmonton police spent $164K in overtime costs during convoy protests

September 22, 2022

Temitope Oriola (Arts) discusses the difference in punitive measures against Freedom Convoy supporters and counter-protestors
Post-secondary transformation key to navigating the future

September 21, 2022

President Bill Flanagan writes that Canada’s post-secondary institutions have critical roles to play in helping fashion a more inclusive society, a cleaner environment and a forward-looking economy that works better for everyone.
'A very hopeful place': How a U of A exercise program is helping patients recover from cancer

September 21, 2022

Edmonton sports reporter Dave Jamieson says the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) study at the U of A’s Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic helped him recover after cancer treatment, and he can’t thank the team at ACE enough for helping him get back to a new normal.
Respiratory illness outbreaks at 22 Edmonton schools: AHS

September 21, 2022

Joan Robinson (Medicine & Dentistry) says although it’s not uncommon to see a rise in respiratory infections in the fall and winter, there are other factors at play this year.
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Statements & Advisories

From the President's Desk

Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The University of Alberta joins the world today in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

08 September 2022 By Bill Flanagan

From the President's Desk

From the President's Desk: Growing our student and faculty community

The Targeted Enrolment Growth initiative will expand enrolment at the U of A by over 2,000 students, bringing us closer to our goal of 50,000 by 2026.

12 May 2022 By Bill Flanagan

From the President's Desk

From the President's Desk: 2022 State of the University address

Sharing a vision for the University of Alberta for tomorrow.

03 May 2022 By Bill Flanagan

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