Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
U of A’s new interdisciplinary AI + Health Hub aims to turn research into solutions for everything from disease diagnosis to hospital management and drug discovery.
May 20, 2025
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Two leading experts will examine how genes interact with environmental factors like diet and exercise in the hunt for biomarkers to better predict, diagnose and treat the disease.
May 08, 2025
Splitting water molecules with sunlight The process to produce hydrogen fuel could become a cheaper and more efficient path to a clean energy future than existing solar technologies.
April 24, 2025
Overcoming obstacles: AI-powered app flags mobility barriers for people with disabilities Rehabilitation medicine, engineering researchers team up for pilot project to help navigate accessibility challenges on U of A campus.
April 08, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
U of A-led international trial shows the new tool could make diagnosis quicker and more accessible for men around the world.
April 02, 2025
Research, Business, Society and Culture
“Streak incentives” with increasing rewards motivate employees better than set bonuses for performance.
March 24, 2025
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Restoring the gut microbiome could help reduce risk of diabetes and heart disease, study shows.
March 13, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
Combination of antibody and radioactive isotope allows researchers and clinicians to identify and track tumours more precisely and better monitor how well treatment works.
March 06, 2025
U of A life sciences research gets a $100M lift New funding from the Alberta government will transform a venerable building into a hub for solving the most urgent problems of our time.
March 04, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Urine testing may offer a quicker, cheaper and less invasive way to diagnose rare but potentially life-threatening diseases.
February 11, 2025
Innovator Spotlight: Lia Daniels Educational psychologist Lia Daniels says by applying principles of motivation and emotion, tests, essays, labs and other classroom assessments could be redesigned to enhance student well-being.
February 06, 2025
Have You Met ... the Innovation and Partnerships team? They support U of A researchers, startups, spinoffs and entrepreneurs to build and scale companies, by providing resources and programming focused on growth towards commercialization.
January 30, 2025
Research, Business, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Excellence in a broad array of disciplines shows in Times Higher Education’s latest ranking.
January 22, 2025
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Business, Research
From corporate hiring to health care, analyzing touchscreen movements could reshape the science of human behaviour.
January 20, 2025
Video spotlight: Laser and soil scientists team up for a fast field test Portable device breaks down soil’s essential elements and texture in seconds, offering a faster way to help farmers grow successful crops.
December 11, 2024
Business, Research, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
From rankings and recycling to health care and AI, the people of the U of A found many ways to shape a better world.
December 09, 2024
Researchers devise a quicker, more efficient way to make life-saving molecules Improved method for creating nucleoside analogues opens the door to discovering countless treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases.
December 04, 2024
U of A innovators recognized with ASTech Awards Winning research projects showcase excellence in engineering, health tech, energy and environmental sustainability.
November 29, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
An innovative experiment shows promising results in different growing regions across Alberta.
November 21, 2024
Science and Technology, Research, Business
Project aims to make technology easier to adopt on the farm.
November 05, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
Researchers propose a new algorithm that continually introduces new neurons into artificial neural networks so they become lifelong learners.
October 29, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Far smaller and cheaper than conventional power plants, next-generation reactors could provide clean energy to rural communities.
October 24, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Researcher finds experimental weight loss drug GDF15 improves heart function in mice with diabetes, independent of its weight loss effects.
October 21, 2024
Business, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
Eighteen grad students will explore the market potential of their inventions as a step towards turning them into useful products that meet customer needs.
October 15, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
Through research collaborations, language programs and student exchanges, the centre has been an “essential partner” for the U of A, Alberta and Canada.
September 25, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Drug used for heart disease could have an anti-cancer role after unexpected findings.
September 16, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
U of A-led study honoured as “Article of the Year” by the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
September 09, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Research team slows tumour growth and cancer spread in mice by knocking out expression of the ZIC2 gene.
September 03, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Nurse practitioner wants to help after experiencing PTSD symptoms herself as the parent of a young adult who has had 76 brain surgeries since birth.
August 14, 2024
Beyond binary: expanding the language of gender Law professor coins a new term to accommodate the full spectrum of gender identity.
July 18, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Nursing student researchers propose exercise programs to help prevent premature post-treatment heart failure.
July 11, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Shannon MacDonald works with communities to figure out the best way to deliver information and vaccines.
June 28, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
The Village of Consort has hired Christie Brulhart to provide desperately needed primary care.
June 17, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture
University ranks first in North America in Times Higher Education’s ranking of institutions making progress on achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.
June 12, 2024
Pregnancy complications can lead to mothers’ lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease Researcher wins prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to find out why and develop prevention strategies.
June 06, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
Recommendations, dashboard tool designed to help child-care centres protect their tiny clients when air quality is poor.
June 03, 2024
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
A new project in disfluency studies casts the speech disorder in a new light.
May 23, 2024
University of Alberta grads contribute $250B to global economy Survey shows the impact of U of A grads, including creating 560,000 jobs in Alberta — more than 22 per cent of the province’s total workforce.
May 07, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
First Nations patients face anti-Indigenous stereotypes and language, U of A researchers say.
April 22, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology
Seventeen subjects make the top 100 list for excellence in research and teaching.
April 10, 2024
Society and Culture, Research
Informative resource offers a foundation for creating or improving educational programs at every level from preschool to post-secondary.
March 28, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
Statistical modelling of risk from ages 21 to 40 could help health professionals provide personalized care and counselling for patients.
March 18, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
New information on ocean predators’ diets could help scientists understand how climate change is affecting vital food fish worldwide.
March 07, 2024
Research, Science and Technology, Society and Culture
Online tool can predict chemical makeup of new psychoactive substances created to skirt drug laws, potentially reducing time and lab work needed to identify them.
February 29, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
Alberta Innovates funds new project that could shorten wait times and save costs in emergency departments.
February 26, 2024
Research, Science and Technology, Society and Culture
Treating the technology like a creative collaborator could help students think critically about its ethical implications.
February 20, 2024
Health And Wellness, Business, Research
A $2-million gift from the retail pharmacy giant will support research to improve access to care through clinics led by pharmacists.
February 14, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Telltale amino acid deficiencies may hold the key to new treatments, say researchers.
February 08, 2024
Science and Technology, Research, Business
Cloud computing collaboration will spur world-leading research and expand the talent base of trained professionals in Alberta.
January 29, 2024
Research, Business, Science and Technology
Innovative process spins out the high-demand material at half the cost of current commercial methods, with 70 per cent lower carbon emissions.
January 18, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Improved extraction processes could help meet growing global demand for sustainable plant-based sources.
January 15, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research
From breakthroughs in health research to the science of space satellites and the sounds of literary culture, the people of the U of A showed the range of their ingenuity and impact.
December 14, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Experimental technique could one day allow transplants of insulin-producing cells for people with diabetes without the need for harmful anti-rejection drugs.
December 05, 2023
Research, Business, Science and Technology
Battery-free invention operates by harvesting ambient energy, potentially making homes more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and affordable.
November 28, 2023
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research
A food microbiologist who helped overturn a century of outdated science is one of eight researchers recognized for global influence in their fields.
November 17, 2023
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research
As a new Canada Excellence Research Chair, Shinichi Nakagawa will establish the first project of its kind applying AI to weed out flawed studies in ecology and evolution.
November 16, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Growing movement could offer a practical, affordable way to boost mental health support for men in rural Alberta communities.
November 08, 2023
Lit sounds: U of A experts help rescue treasure trove of audio cultural history Professor and librarian team up to salvage tens of thousands of lost recordings across North America.
October 27, 2023
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
Chemical engineer’s formula boosts effectiveness of alcohol-based products against stubborn viruses and bacteria.
October 23, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
“Bad” cholesterol isn’t the only culprit linked with a higher likelihood of heart disease, U of A researchers find.
October 16, 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
First tool now available to men in Alberta based on technology developed at U of A to predict clinically significant disease.
October 05, 2023
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research
Summer internship project yields technology that could help biologists and Indigenous communities get ahead of toxic blooms.
September 22, 2023
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research
Six exceptional students begin their U of A studies with a clear sense of purpose and a big boost from one of Canada’s most prestigious undergrad scholarships.
September 14, 2023
Society and Culture, Research
Five-year, $30-million international project aims to braid Indigenous and western scientific approaches to tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.
September 12, 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Society and Culture
Interdisciplinary team will use genomic tools to understand how grazing management influences carbon cycling and measure indicators of changing emissions in cattle and soil.
September 06, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Thirteen new U of A projects receive a total of nearly $10 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
August 31, 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
New Alberta Innovates program matches enterprising companies with SMART Technology Innovations experts at the university to guide good ideas from concept to market.
August 22, 2023
Partnering to promote health and well-being: Meet Christina Gillies In the latest edition of Sustainability in Action, hear from Christina Gillies, adjunct professor and scientist, on community engagement and co-creating sustainable, relevant and culturally appropriate health initiatives.
May 15, 2025
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach will focus Alberta’s expertise to advance technologies, train future leaders and engage with communities.
May 05, 2025
Have You Met... the Field Experience Team? This dedicated team of 12 helps more than 1,600 Bachelor of Education students gain real-world experience through an in-class practicum.
April 17, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research, Society and Culture
In the Three Minute Thesis competition, grad students showcase the impact of their research in compelling elevator pitches anyone can understand.
April 07, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
Study reveals highest-priority areas for removing trees and brush that heighten the threat to buildings.
April 01, 2025
Research, Science and Technology, Business, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Times Higher Education puts the university at 46th worldwide and fourth in Canada, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and solving global challenges.
March 24, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
U of A researchers develop a molecule that bypasses genetic mutation to restore a crucial muscle-repairing protein.
March 11, 2025
College Corner: The LIFT Centre Redevelopment of the Biological Sciences Building offers new and exciting opportunities for growth, learning and discovery.
March 06, 2025
Innovator Spotlight: Kyle Scheuer From developing ultrasonic microphones that detect hidden sounds to leading a startup rooted in U of A research, this engineer is turning cutting-edge innovation into real-world impact.
February 27, 2025
Research, Science and Technology, Business
Using action cameras to track tree growth could save time and money for low-tech nurseries.
February 10, 2025
Game on: Transforming cognitive research at the U of A Psychology professor and game designer Ben Dyson is using fun and games to gain new perspectives on human behaviour and cognitive processes.
February 06, 2025
Video Spotlight: Indigenous learners delve into archaeology New micro-course teaches students to identify and investigate cultural artifacts, helping to keep them on First Nations land.
January 29, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Educational materials could be perpetuating outdated perspectives, say researchers.
January 22, 2025
Video Spotlight: The chemical engineering of coffee Course explores the science behind the perfect brew — and pits students against one of Canada’s best baristas.
January 15, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research, Society and Culture, Business
U of A expert says psychoactive drugs could be “the most dramatic treatment breakthrough in mental health for decades.”
December 10, 2024
Defying gravity: Aspiring astronaut recognized as a role model for women in STEM Engineering grad Makenna Kuzyk receives the Order of the White Rose from Polytechnique Montréal in memory of 14 women who lost their lives 35 years ago.
December 06, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Innovation strengthens potential for using the low-cost, nutritious protein source in food products.
December 03, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
After fleeing Ukraine, Arsenii Litus found the friends and financial support he needed to thrive at the U of A’s Augustana Campus.
November 26, 2024
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness
Carla Prado is one of 11 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs at the U of A.
November 14, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Streamlined process yields accurate, accessible and cost-effective 3D models for studying anatomy and biomechanics.
October 31, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology
Pop-up exhibit gives visitors a hands-on introduction to the basics of technology that is reshaping the world.
October 29, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
U of A project to pilot the AI note-taking tool in three Alberta emergency departments.
October 23, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business, Science and Technology
Five programs ranked among the finest in Canada, showcasing expertise in a range of fields.
October 18, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Business
University excels in an increasingly competitive international field of nearly 2,100 institutions, also rising to tie for fourth in Canada.
October 09, 2024
Research, Society and Culture
Program will build capacity and relationships needed to conduct Indigenous research, develop new theories based on Indigenous relational practices and then share that knowledge.
September 23, 2024
Science and Technology, Business
Five-year degree program will be the first of its kind in the Prairies, helping establish Alberta as a tech hub attracting top talent.
September 12, 2024
Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Prototype’s 3D fabric provides air gaps to protect areas most vulnerable to burns.
September 05, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Psychiatry PhD candidate sifts through mental health records to understand how language affects care in the Northwest Territories.
August 26, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research award $5.4 million for trials of a new vaccine and a potential treatment.
August 13, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Elders share cultural knowledge with First Nations youth in wellness-focused pilot projects.
July 17, 2024
Research, Society and Culture, Business
Best practices, supportive culture are important to success, research suggests.
July 03, 2024
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Research suggests repurposing an existing chemotherapy drug could slow or stop the deadly neurodegenerative disease.
June 20, 2024
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness
Founded 20 years ago as the only research centre of its kind in Canada, the Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity has always put community service first.
June 14, 2024
Research, Science and Technology, Business
Blades with “winglets” based on the Andean condor could increase turbine efficiency by up to 10 per cent, say researchers.
June 11, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
U of A engineers create complex concentrated alloy for use as a high-temperature coating for hydrogen combustion engines.
June 05, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
Five U of A research teams win Alberta Innovates grants for projects using AI to improve health care.
May 29, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
New Nature paper from U of A’s Energy Transition Lab examines challenges of scaling up new technologies to ensure they save money and energy.
May 16, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
As the world celebrates the contributions of nearly 28 million nurses worldwide, U of A nurses advocate for patients, innovate new ways to deliver health care and educate the next generation of professionals.
May 06, 2024
Tiny robots made out of carbon could be the next big thing They’re too small to see with the naked eye, but microrobots could someday have applications from targeting tumours to purifying water and detecting flaws in pipelines.
April 18, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Researchers look to the genes of broccoli and cabbage to increase the genetic diversity of one of Canada’s most important cash crops.
April 08, 2024
Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
A U of A neuroscientist is leading the way toward better understanding the role lipids play in neurodegenerative diseases.
March 22, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
Candace Nykiforuk asks governments at all levels to see poor financial well-being among Canadians as a public health challenge that can be tackled at the population level.
March 13, 2024
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
Differences in decision-making have more to do with levels of scrutiny than inherent characteristics.
March 06, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
“Revolutionary” research by undergraduate student suggests a new approach to designing and targeting drugs for cancer and neurological diseases.
February 28, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
We need these drugs to prevent or treat future viral outbreaks, says lead researcher.
February 22, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
U of A team first to examine possible pathway for neurological symptoms associated with global outbreak of mpox disease.
February 16, 2024
Research, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
As a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Amii, Geoffrey Rockwell will continue breaking new ground in examining the wide-reaching impact of technology on humanity.
February 13, 2024
Science and Technology, Business, Research, Health And Wellness
Study aims to help industry choose the best starter cultures to feed growing global demand for sustainable plant-based foods.
February 06, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Understanding sex differences in how pain develops and resolves in mice could one day lead to new, targeted treatments in humans, says researcher.
January 24, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
The multimillion-dollar global initiative will study causes and risk factors, to ensure safer vaccines are ready for the next potential pandemic.
January 17, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Data-crunching programs can detect patterns to inform your medical care as you get older.
January 10, 2024
Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Telerehabilitation technology broadens access to specialized care.
December 13, 2023
Research, Science and Technology
Adding “biosolids” along with conventional fertilizer may reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving soil, study suggests.
December 04, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Some people may be able to manage the disease without medications, say researchers building on promising results from a major U.K. study.
November 24, 2023
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
New Canada Excellence Research Chair will study a critical underlying defect in all types of diabetes, with the goal of improving prevention and treatment.
November 16, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Innovative research is now on the cusp of human clinical trials thanks to a partnership providing vital funding.
November 14, 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Using a patient’s own stem cells to replace insulin-producing cells “the horizon” for treating diabetes, says researcher.
November 06, 2023
Health And Wellness, Research
Phase 3 trial of supplement proposed, new diagnostic tool to be validated.
October 26, 2023
Science and Technology, Research
Internships offer opportunities for hands-on training in genomics science and research with Indigenous scientists.
October 20, 2023
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Business
Computer science, engineering and business also rank among the finest programs in the country.
October 13, 2023
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research
Researchers are tapping into psychology to improve AI — and better understand its implications on how we think, feel and interact.
October 02, 2023
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
U of A researchers are harnessing the power of AI to more precisely diagnose and treat heart disease, thanks to a nearly $1-million grant from the University Hospital Foundation.
September 21, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Michel Sadelain was awarded the honour for his discovery of cancer-fighting immunotherapy using T cells.
September 14, 2023
Research, Society and Culture
Learning reasoning skills makes it easier for K-12 students to grasp concepts — and sets them up for success all the way into future careers, say education researchers.
September 08, 2023
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Seven U of A standouts are making an impact in diverse fields from biology and computer engineering to food science and visual culture.
September 05, 2023
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Researchers aim to better understand how exercise can be used as a safe and effective clinical tool to improve exercise tolerance and quality of life for people with multiple chronic diseases.
August 29, 2023
Research, Science and Technology
Producers need to use a variety of management strategies to counter the evolving threat to crops, say researchers.
August 14, 2023
Research, Science and Technology
New AI-enhanced estimate suggests the vast forests may have more potential to mitigate climate change.
May 13, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
U of A researchers recognized for decades of key contributions to the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider.
April 24, 2025
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business
Five distinguished recipients will inspire grads during spring convocation ceremonies.
April 09, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
U of A team uses AI to help with imaging of temporomandibular joints, often the first joints affected.
April 03, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
Discovery could offer economic wins for forestry and food industries.
March 31, 2025
Nursing program sees surge in rural placements and enrolment Alberta government investment addresses critical shortage of rural nurses.
March 18, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
Gates Foundation backs U of A partnership with startup to turn coal-derived methanol into a more sustainable protein source.
March 10, 2025
Science and Technology, Research
Richard Sutton is co-recipient of the 2024 A.M. Turing Award for his work as one of the founders of reinforcement learning.
March 05, 2025
College Corner: The Power of Partnership The support offered by the VPRI, Colleges and RPNet is driving research excellence.
February 27, 2025
Research, Science and Technology
Study guides industry and government in deciding where to step in to regrow forest along seismic lines in northern Alberta.
February 06, 2025
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture
Innovative mix of technology and music aims to raise awareness of the condition and a groundbreaking treatment.
February 04, 2025
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Engineering researchers head up interdisciplinary network aimed at tackling global challenges of supply, demand and infrastructure.
January 22, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
CRISPR-based technique could offer a way to produce more of the valuable fatty acid along with a protein supplement for food.
January 21, 2025
Video Spotlight: Smart prosthetic connects the digital and the physical AI-powered “Bento Arm” developed at U of A takes centre stage at international competition.
January 13, 2025
Research, Health And Wellness
Twelve years of teamwork brings Pacylex to the brink of Phase 2 human clinical trials — a rare feat in new drug development.
December 09, 2024
Science and Technology, Research
U of A undergrads from four faculties work together to win medal at the worldwide iGEM competition in Paris.
December 05, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
A soil scientist whose work underscores the value of plant biodiversity in soil function is among 10 leading researchers cited most often in their fields.
December 03, 2024
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research
Adam Parker uses AI to teach a prosthetic device to give real-time feedback to its user as human and machine learn tasks together.
November 22, 2024
Busting myths with the power of math Engineering students solve problems based on common urban myths in a course called “Busting Myths with Analysis.”
November 06, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Dietary changes alone could help patients preserve crucial muscle mass and improve their quality of life during chemotherapy, study shows.
October 30, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Study suggests producers may need to balance practices to avoid inadvertently trading one crop disease for another.
October 28, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
U of A-led team overcomes a circulatory roadblock that has prevented gene therapies from reaching their intended targets.
October 23, 2024
Society and Culture, Business, Science and Technology
Donor-supported U of A Innovation Fund continues propelling promising startup ventures — including a company putting Alberta at the global forefront of satellite technology.
October 17, 2024
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research, Business, Society and Culture
Molecular compound activates the immune system more efficiently and effectively than current drugs, say U of A researchers.
September 26, 2024
Black mentorship drives social change Placements are developed and crafted by youth to target skills they want to learn.
September 19, 2024
Business, Society and Culture, Research
Website will provide high-quality, real-time data to forecast hiring trends on the horizon.
September 11, 2024
Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research
Recognition highlights excellence in diverse disciplines.
September 04, 2024
Research, Science and Technology
Researchers find a way to identify the impact craters from which the majority of Martian meteorites originate, advancing our understanding of Mars’ chronology and geology.
August 19, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
Spending more time walking each day may lead to improvements in both functional mobility and gait speed after stroke, research shows.
July 24, 2024
Video Spotlight: Producing heat energy from captured carbon Unique partnership explores a potential win-win for Alberta energy.
July 15, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Second study from same U of A lab suggests Black men with prostate cancer have similar outcomes to other Albertans but would benefit from earlier screening.
July 02, 2024
Business, Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Experiment builds knowledge about increasing food safety in the rapidly developing technology.
June 18, 2024
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Yasser Tabana’s experiences developing an immune-boosting drug to fight cancer set him up for success as a postdoc working on a blood test to diagnose autoimmune diseases.
June 13, 2024
Science and Technology, Business
Graduate’s expertise in biojet fuel drives his interest in renewable energy legislation.
June 10, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
Sustainability, employer reputation and international research drive a significant gain in the respected global rankings.
June 04, 2024
Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Some fibres used in protective gear break down when exposed to warm water, studies show.
May 27, 2024
Celebrating a pillar of the Korean community Kyungsook Kim rose from personal challenges to create one of the most successful Korean language programs in Canada
May 08, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Federal grants will support cross-Canada research to find and make new vaccines, diagnostic tests and treatments against a wide range of pathogens.
May 06, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology
University of Alberta project is exploring how to spin hemp straw into economic gold.
April 17, 2024
Grande Prairie facility will train rural doctors Government of Alberta announces funds for a partnership between the University of Alberta and Northwestern Polytechnic to establish a Rural Medical Education Program Training Centre.
April 03, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Society and Culture
Bringing social supports into Edmonton schools removes stigma and helps vulnerable students and families build resilience, study shows.
March 20, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Business
A low-temperature version of the matter that makes up stars may offer a better way to decontaminate wheat and barley.
March 11, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
In-house facility at U of A keeps hard-to-sort items out of landfills by converting them into useful products.
March 04, 2024
Science and Technology, Research, Business, Health And Wellness
Long-term followup study reveals “tremendous survival advantage” of combining biventricular pacemakers with simpler implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for eligible heart failure patients.
February 27, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Participants living with chronic conditions adopt new daily coping and movement habits after taking the 12-week EMPOWER program.
February 21, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology
Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, protecting infants from harmful side-effects.
February 15, 2024
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research
COVID-19 revealed inequities in vaccine access that put less affluent nations at risk of disproportionate harm.
February 09, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Research shows community clerkships help students choose rural family practice after graduation.
February 01, 2024
Research, Society and Culture
New survey shows Canadian students believe history class is important but suggests teaching the past could use an update.
January 23, 2024
Research, Health And Wellness
Lab uncovers telltale protein with levels 1,000 times higher than usual in patients with myasthenia gravis.
January 16, 2024
Health And Wellness, Research
Simple blood test can predict who will get severe disease and could also point the way to future treatments.
January 08, 2024
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness
Leadership and partnerships boost university to a remarkable rise in the second release of the new rankings.
December 05, 2023
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture
Leadership presence in Dubai to include focus on sharing profusion of U of A net-zero innovations to address global challenges.
December 04, 2023
Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness
Speech-language pathologist Jessica Harasym’s groundbreaking doctoral research merges arts-based research with rehabilitation science to reveal how young people navigate communication changes after concussion.
November 22, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology
Kalyan Das is a world-leading researcher in cross-disciplinary drug discovery and structural biology, including cryo-EM technology, the latest tool coming to U of A.
November 16, 2023
Business, Society and Culture
Innovative case competition draws on ideas and talents of more than 1,000 students to tackle challenges of local revitalization.
November 10, 2023
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research
A summer job in a U of A zoology lab sparked Fred Van Goor’s love of research — and ultimately led to his discovery of life-changing treatments for people with cystic fibrosis.
November 02, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Medical student and oncology professor team up to improve on the 60-year-old standard tool.
October 25, 2023
Research, Business, Science and Technology
Donor-supported fund will invest in startup ventures solving complex challenges and diversifying Alberta’s economy.
October 17, 2023
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research
Law professor makes the case for a carbon levy to compensate those most adversely affected.
October 11, 2023
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business
University now ranks among top six per cent of institutions included in the respected rankings, and moves up to fifth in Canada.
September 27, 2023
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
The university’s new strategic plan lays out a 10-year vision with impact at its core.
September 19, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Student-led research targets metabolites made during digestion as potential future treatments to boost immunotherapy drugs.
September 13, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Surgery professor produces video for New England Journal of Medicine to cut down on post-surgery infections that take a high toll on patients and the health-care system.
September 07, 2023
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research
Twelve leading U of A scholars named to new or renewed chair positions in fields ranging from construction to health care.
September 01, 2023
Research, Health And Wellness
Measuring lactic acid in the blood could help identify which children need care most urgently, say researchers.
August 23, 2023
