Proposed Signature Areas
In November 2017, the university launched the signature areas development process. In total, 57 proposals were submitted, reflecting a wide range of research activity across multiple faculties at the U of A. The following proposals are available for viewing by members of the University of Alberta community. Please be sure that you are logged into your @ualberta.ca Google account to access the files.
Notes to consider:
- Some proposal writers have opted not to share their proposals online and we have respected their requests.
- The individuals and teams putting together these proposals were asked to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the activity across multiple faculties in their proposed area. You may find that your name and work is included as part of their environmental scans of research activity at the U of A. Inclusion on a list is not being considered an indication of your support or future participation.
- If you feel that your work is relevant to one or more areas listed, please contact signature.area@ualberta.ca to indicate your interest.
Proposals
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Biomedical Engineering Research and Development, and Education
Building Sustainable Northern Communities
Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta
Central and East European Studies
Democratizing Knowledge for Informed Public Decision-Making
Design Practices and Design Studies
Discovery Extraction and Stewardship of Earth's Resources
Energy and Environmental Futures
Environmental Stewardship for Sustainable Energy
Food 4 Life: Secure, Safe, Sustainable, and Sustaining
Indigenous Language Sustainability
Innovation and Diversification through Omics
Innovation in Teaching and Learning Experiences
Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice: Health System Redesign
Metabolics Technology-Enabled Research
Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute
Plasma Science, Fusion, and Applications
Precision Health Signature Initiative
Prevention and Early Intervention to Improve Women's and Children's Health
Professional and Organizational Ethics
Quality Improvement in Elder Care
Quantum Nano-Science and Technology
Research at the Intersections of Gender
Research Centre for Automation and Advanced Manufacturing
Socio-Ecological Sustainability and Governance
Space Science Technology and Remote Sensing
Transforming Urban and Rural Water Services