Building bridges of heritage: finding my Asian community in Edmonton From revitalizing Chinatown to university cultural groups, Kelly and Melody explore pathways to connect with and celebrate Asian heritage.
May 15, 2025
Keep your friends close and the bigger picture closer Mel reflects on the first year of her PhD program.
April 24, 2025
Innovator Spotlight: Shayleen Ghassemi Meet Shayleen, a graduate student whose research is out of this world.
April 17, 2025
Landing a summer job as a student Get Ashley’s guide to campus and community opportunities!
April 17, 2025
Managing stressful times Jeremy wants to survive exams and finals. The clinicians at Counselling & Clinical Services are here to help.
April 10, 2025
Impact Series courses at the Alberta School of Business: Shaping future leaders Ishan sits down with Leo Wong to learn more about exciting initiatives at the ASB.
April 03, 2025
Three things I love about Augustana Carla lists her favourite things about U of A’s Camrose campus.
March 27, 2025
Things you didn’t know about the U of A’s Cuba study abroad program Mel's got some reasons you should apply now for Winter 2026.
March 20, 2025
My life in 8 a.m. classes Tips to thrive in the early mornings.
March 13, 2025
Getting a good night’s sleep Keanne has solutions for some common problems preventing rest.
March 13, 2025
Managing moments of panic and distress Gurleen shares 5 practical tips to engage your senses and get through uncomfortable feelings.
March 06, 2025
L'Association des Universitaires de la Faculté Saint-Jean (AUFSJ) Yann parle d'un pilier de la communauté francophone.
February 27, 2025
Why clubs like Black Future Lawyers (BFL) are vital to the campus community Fyruz speaks with co-founder Nadia to discuss the importance of representation for students on campus.
February 27, 2025
Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26 Terrence tells you about the history of the day, why we wear pink and how you can participate.
February 20, 2025
Date ideas on a student budget Mel shares creative options in advance of Valentine’s Day.
February 13, 2025
A resume that gets results Jeremy sits down with a career advisor to get some resume-writing tips.
February 13, 2025
Marlena’s February event picks Here are five events she’ll be checking out this month.
February 06, 2025
Embracing the adventure of moving across the globe post-graduation What started as a business case competition in Norway led to Ishan’s dream job offer.
April 24, 2025
What can we expect from the new LIFT Centre? Fyruz speaks with Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell about the upgraded space coming to North Campus.
April 24, 2025
Ways to de-stress while you study for finals Marlena explores ways to find balance amidst chaos.
April 17, 2025
La santé mentale au Campus Saint-Jean Un enjeu crucial pour notre communauté
April 17, 2025
Innovator Spotlight: Meet Rittik, the founder of EcoChic What started as a conversation about fashion quickly turned into a movement for change.
April 10, 2025
Marlena’s April event picks Here are 5 events she’ll be checking out this month.
April 03, 2025
Envisioning south quad – what comes next? Owais shares how he explored and contributed to a new vision for North Campus.
March 27, 2025
Have your say: Student Experience Action Plan Survey We’ve set ambitious goals and actions to improve the student experience. We’re checking in about your satisfaction and overall experience so we can continue to invest in priority areas.
March 20, 2025
Next steps post-graduation Ishan has a few options for you to consider after completing your undergraduate degree.
March 13, 2025
4 Reasons to work at the U of A Career Centre Kim shares her experience as a Career Peer Educator.
March 13, 2025
FURCA 2025: Here’s everything you can expect! Ever wondered what undergraduate research looks like at the U of A?
March 06, 2025
ACGC’s Top 30 under 30: Meet Ben Jeremy connects with U of A students who’ve been locally recognized for their global impact.
February 27, 2025
Striking a chord: How the new piano unites community and culture in SUB Owais chats with the piano’s donor, Keen, about how it’s making an impact.
February 20, 2025
Overcoming writer’s block in academic writing Fyruz outlines the ways she overcomes the struggle to get words to paper.
February 13, 2025
Tory Classroom Renovations: “Chairs are the most comfortable in Tory” Three classrooms in Tory got updated. What happened? Why? Will there be more? Terrence (they/them) has the details – and photos!
February 13, 2025
Reflections on Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures UASU president Lisa shares her key takeaways from this on-demand micro course.
February 06, 2025
Move, connect, thrive: spring and summer wellness with Campus & Community Recreation (CCR) Need a fun way to de-stress, get active and maybe even make some new friends? Ashley explores the accessible and varied programs offered.
April 24, 2025
Spring/summer success: staying connected and supported on North Campus Terrence gives tips on how to navigate services and community during the spring and summer terms.
April 24, 2025
YouAlberta asks: What’s one thing you’re excited about this summer? Sun's out, stress is (almost) out! What has our bloggers counting down the days?
April 17, 2025
Summer jobs 101: Ace your job search at the U of A Embarking on your summer job hunt? Use Ashley’s tips and tricks to find that perfect fit.
April 10, 2025
Levelling up: my physical wellness journey with CCR’s personal training Jeremy works with Campus & Community Recreation to improve his workout experience.
April 03, 2025
(Re)introducing the Student Service Centre (SSC) The SSC has moved! Jeremy connects with them about their new location and the services they provide.
March 27, 2025
Finding light through the kaleidoscope of student life Hari reflects on happiness and shares his artwork.
March 20, 2025
Tuition Increase Proposal: Q&A with Melissa Padfield, Deputy Provost (Students and Enrolment) Each year, the University of Alberta assesses the tuition we pay as students to determine if there is a need for an increase — this upcoming year, we can expect to see changes to tuition rates across the institution. To break down why the increases are happening and what that means for students, YouAlberta spoke to Melissa Padfield, Deputy Provost (Students and Enrolment).
March 13, 2025
Marlena’s March event picks Here are 6 events she’ll be checking out this month.
March 06, 2025
ACGC’s Top 30 under 30: Meet Grace Jeremy connects with the U of A students who’ve been locally recognized for their global impact.
March 06, 2025
From concepts to action: Meet the student stars driving sustainability Ashley explores how the U of A Sustainability Scholars program links graduate students with Edmonton-based organizations for research projects.
February 27, 2025
ACGC’s Top 30 under 30: Meet Mel Jeremy connects with U of A students who’ve been locally recognized for their global impact.
February 20, 2025
How to survive group projects Marlena’s guide to thriving in challenging collaborations.
February 20, 2025
U of A’s overnight sports competition Brennon shares his team’s experience participating in Campus Community Recreation’s popular all-night event.
February 13, 2025
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