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A U of A team has found that promoting joy in medical workplaces — including universities and teaching hospitals — can combat burnout, improve staff retention and improve patient outcomes.  (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Business, Society and Culture, Research

The antidote to burnout in health care? Promote joy on the job

Workplace autonomy, relationships and positive leadership help health-care workers — and the benefits ripple out to patients, researchers find.

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Which of these bags of cricket-based chips would you be willing to try? A new study shows that packaging matters when it comes to making insect-based snacks palatable to consumers. (Photo: Supplied)
Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology

The cricket ick factor: sustainability not a selling point for bug-based snacks

New research provides food for thought on the challenges of convincing people to consider eating insects.

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Post-reproductive women in Alberta will have more health-care and research support, thanks to a new project led by U of A nursing experts. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Research

‘I just don’t feel like myself’: new clinic to focus on women’s health before, during and after menopause

U of A nursing team tapped to pilot virtual primary care and lead research for women aged 35+ in northern Alberta.

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New research partnership aims to improve health for Treaty First Nations children and families in Alberta

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

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

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

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Midday Musings
In the Community
Midday Musings
Community Congrats: July 2025
In the Community
Community Congrats: July 2025
The antidote to burnout in health care? Promote joy on the job
Health And Wellness, Business, Society and Culture, Research
The antidote to burnout in health care? Promote joy on the job
The cricket ick factor: sustainability not a selling point for bug-based snacks
Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology
The cricket ick factor: sustainability not a selling point for bug-based snacks
Lowering the Flag: Greg Kawchuk
In Memoriam
Lowering the Flag: Greg Kawchuk
In Photos: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Pride
In the Community
In Photos: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Pride
Your guide to the best outdoor study spots on North Campus
Campus Life
Your guide to the best outdoor study spots on North Campus
Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze
Science and Technology, Research, Business
Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze
Tuning in to the sounds of Canada’s wildlife
Research, Science and Technology
Tuning in to the sounds of Canada’s wildlife
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2025
Consider This
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2025
Restoring kinship with native plants at Augustana Campus
Consider This
Restoring kinship with native plants at Augustana Campus
Lowering the Flag: Elif Su Yilmaz
In Memoriam
Lowering the Flag: Elif Su Yilmaz
David Bressler will serve as VP effective July 1, 2025.
From the President's Desk
David Bressler will serve as VP effective July 1, 2025.
Tips to Launch a Thriving Startup
Alumni Recommend
Tips to Launch a Thriving Startup
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Student-led crew brings Albertosaurus named Rose to the screen
Research, Science and Technology
Student-led crew brings Albertosaurus named Rose to the screen
It Always Seems Impossible—Until It’s Done: Spring 2025 Convocation Address
Consider This
It Always Seems Impossible—Until It’s Done: Spring 2025 Convocation Address
Beyond convenience: New lactation pod is making a difference
In the Community
Beyond convenience: New lactation pod is making a difference
Have You Met...Dave Ritz?
Have You Met
Have You Met...Dave Ritz?
How to Build a Better Relationship With Your Dog
Just for Fun
How to Build a Better Relationship With Your Dog
‘I just don’t feel like myself’: new clinic to focus on women’s health before, during and after menopause
Health And Wellness, Research
‘I just don’t feel like myself’: new clinic to focus on women’s health before, during and after menopause
Launching the 2025-28 Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Action + Partnership Plan
In the Community
Launching the 2025-28 Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Action + Partnership Plan
Verna’s Vlog with Rickey Yada
From the Provost's Desk
Verna’s Vlog with Rickey Yada
Weaving knowledge and joy: A non-Indigenous student's experience at the Indigenous Peoples and Pride Celebration
Campus Life
Weaving knowledge and joy: A non-Indigenous student's experience at the Indigenous Peoples and Pride Celebration
New radiotracer could make breast cancer detection quicker, more accurate
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
New radiotracer could make breast cancer detection quicker, more accurate
Sustainability in Action: Lianne Lefsrud
Sustainability in Action
Sustainability in Action: Lianne Lefsrud
Announcing a Chief Transformation Officer for the University of Alberta
From the Provost's Desk
Announcing a Chief Transformation Officer for the University of Alberta
From the Provost's Desk: Supporting U of A community impacted by the Israel-Iran conflict
From the Provost's Desk
From the Provost's Desk: Supporting U of A community impacted by the Israel-Iran conflict
80 per cent of colorectal cancers resist immunotherapy. This DNA treatment could help
Health And Wellness, Research
80 per cent of colorectal cancers resist immunotherapy. This DNA treatment could help
‘Healthy kids learn better’
Health And Wellness, Research
‘Healthy kids learn better’
Video Spotlight: A stitch in time to fight fabric waste
Society and Culture
Video Spotlight: A stitch in time to fight fabric waste
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
Mates for life: identical twin grads share vision of veterinary careers
Health And Wellness
Mates for life: identical twin grads share vision of veterinary careers
Decades-long quest for U of A gallery space is coming to fruition
In the Community
Decades-long quest for U of A gallery space is coming to fruition
Launching Built for Purpose: The University’s Strategic Campus Plan
In the Community
Launching Built for Purpose: The University’s Strategic Campus Plan
Researchers design cancer vaccine blueprint
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Researchers design cancer vaccine blueprint
Worth the visit: exploring the Humanities Centre (HC)
Campus Life
Worth the visit: exploring the Humanities Centre (HC)
Battery breakthrough: researchers improve performance of rechargeable water-based cells
Science and Technology
Battery breakthrough: researchers improve performance of rechargeable water-based cells
Have You Met...Carmen Norris
Have You Met
Have You Met...Carmen Norris
In photos: Edmonton Protocol Celebrates 25 Years
In the Community
In photos: Edmonton Protocol Celebrates 25 Years
Stage setter: Theatre education cultivates skills for any career
Society and Culture
Stage setter: Theatre education cultivates skills for any career
New theory on dairy cow disease could revolutionize animal health — and maybe human medicine
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
New theory on dairy cow disease could revolutionize animal health — and maybe human medicine
Community Congrats: June 2025
In the Community
Community Congrats: June 2025
Have You Met... Adam Robertson
Have You Met
Have You Met... Adam Robertson
Malnutrition may be a hidden health factor for people with obesity and osteoarthritis
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Malnutrition may be a hidden health factor for people with obesity and osteoarthritis
Are Productivity Tools Worth It?
At Work
Are Productivity Tools Worth It?
How the U of A became Canada’s top AI university
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness, Business
How the U of A became Canada’s top AI university
A glimmer of defiance: anchoring yourself when life feels overwhelming
Health & Wellness
A glimmer of defiance: anchoring yourself when life feels overwhelming
Getting beyond the gut: AI tool reveals hidden health risks for people with inflammatory bowel disease
Research, Health And Wellness
Getting beyond the gut: AI tool reveals hidden health risks for people with inflammatory bowel disease
Beyond the finish line: Olympic cyclist finds new career track
Society and Culture
Beyond the finish line: Olympic cyclist finds new career track