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Community Congrats: September 2023

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Published: September 28, 2023

Introducing the Black-led Research Network Initiative | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

UAlberta Service Excellence Transformation Research Introducing the Black-led Research Network Initiative Lauren Bannon - 27 September 2023 To ignite Black academic brilliance and invest in Black ...

Published: September 27, 2023

Statement on the protests surrounding the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

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Published: September 21, 2023

AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus U of A researchers are harnessing the power of AI to more precisely diagnose and treat ...

Published: September 21, 2023

DoM's Dr. Justin Ezekowitz is leading a multidisciplinary team to harness AI to analyze cardiac images for precision health | Department of Medicine

Science and Technology Business Health And Wellness DoM's Dr. Justin Ezekowitz is leading a multidisciplinary team to harness AI to analyze cardiac images for precision health Dr. Ezekowitz ( ...

Published: September 21, 2023

AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus | News

AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus U of A researchers to harness the power of AI to more precisely diagnose and treat heart disease September 21, 2023 EDMONTON — The University of ...

Published: September 21, 2023

Message de la Vice-Provost Équité, Diversité et Inclusion (EDI) | Campus Saint-Jean

Message de la Vice-Provost Équité, Diversité et Inclusion (EDI) 20 September 2023 Courtesy translation of original message in English. Nous voulons reconnaître et réserver un espace particulier ...

Published: September 20, 2023

College of Health Sciences receives just under $10 million in spring 2023 CIHR project grants | College of Health Sciences

Health And Wellness Research College of Health Sciences receives just under $10 million in spring 2023 CIHR project grants Federal funding will boost research across four health science faculties.

Published: September 18, 2023

CUP 2023 Annual Celebration Event details | Community-University Partnership

CUP 2023 Annual Celebration Event details CUP is hosting two complementary events, a keynote speech from Dr. David Phipps on October 19 and a panel discussion on October 20. 14 September 2023 CUP ...

Published: September 14, 2023

Maintaining a healthy and safe campus community

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Published: September 14, 2023

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Unit Review Update: September 2023

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Published: September 14, 2023

Most Influential Paper Award at IBM CASCON 2023 | Computing Science

Most Influential Paper Award at IBM CASCON 2023 Nikolaos Tsantalis, Victor Guana, Eleni Stroulia, and Abram Hindle win Most Influential Paper Award (aka "test of time award") at IBM CASCON 2023.

Published: September 13, 2023

U of A to offer pioneering AI education to all undergraduate students | News

U of A to offer pioneering AI education to all undergraduate students Innovative course will equip students across disciplines with crucial AI understanding September 12, 2023 EDMONTON — The ...

Published: September 12, 2023

U of A archeologist tapped to help lead major exploration of Indigenous knowledge | Folio

Society and Culture, Research U of A archeologist tapped to help lead major exploration of Indigenous knowledge Five-year, $30-million international project aims to braid Indigenous and western ...

Published: September 12, 2023

Have you met… Dr. Josh Markle? | Faculty of Education

Have you met. Dr. Josh Markle? The assistant professor of math education talks about spatial reasoning and embodied cognition, his teaching philosophy and which Alberta city he actually likes best

Published: September 11, 2023

Helping kids find paths to success in math | Folio

Research, Society and Culture Helping kids find paths to success in math Learning reasoning skills makes it easier for K-12 students to grasp concepts — and sets them up for success all the way ...

Published: September 8, 2023

Faculty find encouragement through new SSHRC application re-examination process | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

Service Excellence Transformation UAlberta Research Faculty find encouragement through new SSHRC application re-examination process Lauren Bannon - 08 September 2023 Faculty whose research focuses ...

Published: September 8, 2023

Announcing the Associate Vice-President (Research Development and Services)

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Published: September 7, 2023

Have You Met … Cor-Paul Bezemer?

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Published: September 7, 2023

2023 Research Excellence Award Winners | School of Dentistry

2023 Research Excellence Award Winners The School of Dentistry is pleased to announce Dr. Daniel Graf (Tier I) and Dr. Hollis Lai (Tier II) as the winners of the School of Dentistry’s inaugural ...

Published: September 5, 2023

Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on copyright law in today’s world | UAlberta Law

Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on copyright law in today’s world New publications shed light on Indigenous translation and online compensation Benjamin Lof - 05 September 2023 Assistant Professor Faith ...

Published: September 5, 2023

Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada | Folio

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada Seven U of A standouts are making an impact in diverse fields ...

Published: September 5, 2023

From the Provost’s Desk: Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2023 Awards for Faculty Excellence

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Published: August 31, 2023

Drug-delivering grafts would make islet transplants safer, accessible to more people with diabetes | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Drug-delivering grafts would make islet transplants safer, accessible to more people with diabetes Thirteen new U of A projects receive a total of nearly $10 million ...

Published: August 31, 2023

From the Provost’s Desk: Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2023 Awards for Faculty Excellence | The Quad

From the Provost's Desk From the Provost’s Desk: Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2023 Awards for Faculty Excellence I extend my heartfelt gratitude to these faculty members for their ...

Published: August 31, 2023

New Precision Human Health Lab will explore how people with chronic diseases can get the most benefit from exercise | Folio

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness New Precision Human Health Lab will explore how people with chronic diseases can get the most benefit from exercise Researchers aim to better understand ...

Published: August 29, 2023

Distinguished Paper Award at IJCAI 2023 | Computing Science

Distinguished Paper Award at IJCAI 2023 Levi Lelis and co-authors win a Distinguished Paper Award at IJCAI 2023. 23 August 2023 Laurent Orseau, Marcus Hutter, and Levi H. S. Lelis win a ...

Published: August 23, 2023

Stacking firefighters on the front line of a wildfire critical in first hours: U of A study | News

Stacking firefighters on the front line of a wildfire critical in first hours: U of A study Strategies in new study could increase odds of moderate fires from burning out of control. August 21, 2023

Published: August 21, 2023

New research could help firefighters improve their plan of attack | Folio

Research, Business, Science and Technology, Society and Culture New research could help firefighters improve their plan of attack Putting more firefighters on the front lines in the critical first ...

Published: August 18, 2023

Journées U of A 2023 | Campus Saint-Jean

Journées U of A 2023 Rejoignez-nous pour 4 jours de programmation communautaire et familiale 17 August 2023 Programmation des Journées U of A au Campus Saint-Jean Jeudi 21 septembre, 17h: ...

Published: August 17, 2023

U of A Days at Campus Saint-Jean 2023 | Campus Saint-Jean

U of A Days at Campus Saint-Jean 2023 Join us for 4 days of community and family events 17 August 2023 U of A DAYS aT CAMPUS SAINT-JEAN Program Thursday, September 21, 5-7pm: Robotics and Pedagogy

Published: August 17, 2023

Vice-dean of research receives almost $1 million in CIHR funding | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Vice-dean of research receives almost $1 million in CIHR funding Writing for your audience is one of Richard Lehner’s tips for writing a successful grant application. Shirley Wilfong- ...

Published: August 15, 2023

Awards and Accolades - April to June 2023 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - April to June Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from April to June 2023 31 July 2023 Faculty ...

Published: July 31, 2023

ELITE Program for Black Youth hosts new program at Faculty of Law | UAlberta Law

ELITE Program for Black Youth hosts new program at Faculty of Law Black prospective students invited to explore future in law Sarah Kent - 31 July 2023 Aspiring Black law students are invited to ...

Published: July 31, 2023

Students gain real-world experience giving free legal assistance to emerging businesses, non-profits | Folio

Society and Culture, Business Students gain real-world experience giving free legal assistance to emerging businesses, non-profits New course in entrepreneurial law and volunteering offers a ...

Published: July 27, 2023

Game over: researchers aim to find out why gaming grads are exiting the industry early | Folio

Science and Technology, Society and Culture Game over: researchers aim to find out why gaming grads are exiting the industry early Experts from four universities team up to identify changes ...

Published: July 26, 2023

Antonio Miguel-Cruz brings expertise in nuclear, biomedical and rehabilitation engineering to his new role in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Health And Wellness Employees Research Antonio Miguel-Cruz brings expertise in nuclear, biomedical and rehabilitation engineering to his new role in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Antonio ...

Published: July 25, 2023

Announcing the Academic Lead on Equity Praxis and Systemic Ableism

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Published: July 20, 2023

Community Congrats: July 2023

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Published: July 20, 2023

U of A spinoff company teaming up with Edmonton International Airport to develop biojet facility | Folio

Business, Research, Science and Technology U of A spinoff company teaming up with Edmonton International Airport to develop biojet facility Researcher’s innovative biowaste-to-fuel technology ...

Published: July 20, 2023

Engineering researcher helps Afghan women keep learning and working in STEM | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology Engineering researcher helps Afghan women keep learning and working in STEM After fleeing her home country in 2021, Zahra Nazari is now an ambassador ...

Published: July 19, 2023

Engineering researcher helps women in Afghanistan keep learning and working in STEM | News

Engineering researcher helps women in Afghanistan keep learning and working in STEM After fleeing her home country in 2021, Zahra Nazari is now an ambassador for a global movement to narrow the ...

Published: July 19, 2023

Announcing the Vice-Provost and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

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Published: July 14, 2023

Damage to gut bacteria linked with chemo-induced weight gain in breast cancer patients | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness Damage to gut bacteria linked with chemo-induced weight gain in breast cancer patients New research seeks to explain why patients who undergo ...

Published: July 11, 2023

Indigenous men in Alberta get fewer prostate cancer tests, face worse outcomes | News

Indigenous men in Alberta get fewer prostate cancer tests, face worse outcomes Research team plans further studies to determine the causes behind the disparities and develop community-based ...

Published: July 10, 2023

Indigenous men in Alberta get fewer prostate cancer tests, face worse outcomes than non-Indigenous men | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Indigenous men in Alberta get fewer prostate cancer tests, face worse outcomes than non-Indigenous men Research team plans further studies to determine the causes ...

Published: July 10, 2023

Community Congrats: June 2023

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Published: June 29, 2023

Thank you to the deans completing their terms this summer

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Published: June 29, 2023

Innovator Spotlight: Eleni Stroulia

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Published: June 29, 2023

Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge hosts bar call for student-at-law | UAlberta Law

Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge hosts bar call for student-at-law Law can be done differently, says lodge’s legal director Koren Lightning-Earle Sarah Kent - 27 June 2023 In a bold departure ...

Published: June 27, 2023

U of A scholars offer insight for a sustainable summer | News

U of A scholars offer insight for a sustainable summer From honey bees and solar panel gardens to wildfires and blue-green algae, here is some summer-related research underway by University of ...

Published: June 26, 2023

U of A Indigenous researchers lead process to create new guidelines for including Indigenous people in Canadian clinical trials | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research U of A Indigenous researchers lead process to create new guidelines for including Indigenous people in Canadian clinical trials Community engagement is key to ...

Published: June 26, 2023

Celebrating our IT community | Information Services and Technology (IST)

Celebrating our IT community Showcasing the exceptional work that was recognized at the 2023 IT Awards. Mike MacGregor 26 June 2023 Here at the University of Alberta, thousands of individuals, ...

Published: June 26, 2023

Teaching, learning and community in the context of AI

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Published: June 22, 2023

AI researchers harness data to drive health-care innovation | Folio

Science and Technology Health And Wellness Research AI researchers harness data to drive health-care innovation Two recently named Canada CIFAR AI Chairs are honing AI models and systems to ...

Published: June 22, 2023

Innovator Spotlight: Jacob Jaremko

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Published: June 22, 2023

Report: Introducing Stories from the Field

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Published: June 22, 2023

From the President's Desk: A Year in Review

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Published: June 22, 2023

U of A anthropology students digging up Métis history | Faculty of Arts

Students UAlberta Society and Culture Research U of A anthropology students digging up Métis history Helen Metella - 21 June 2023 Photo by Christina Hardie Since the closest most Albertans have ...

Published: June 21, 2023

MACT Online Information Session - Aug 8, 2023 | Media and Technology Studies

MACT Online Information Session - Aug 8, 2023 16 June 2023 Join Gordon Gow, Director, Media and Technology Studies Unit, and Nicola DiNicola, MACT Graduate Advisor, for an online MA in ...

Published: June 16, 2023

Understanding the building blocks of quantum research is key to innovation, say experts | Physics

Science and Technology Research Understanding the building blocks of quantum research is key to innovation, say experts A new donor-supported network in Alberta will help lay the theoretical ...

Published: June 16, 2023

Innovator Spotlight: Ehsan Hashemi

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Published: June 15, 2023

The U of A celebrates National Indigenous History Month | News

The U of A celebrates National Indigenous History Month June is National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21. Here is how the university is marking the month.

Published: June 13, 2023

"Alberta-made technology screens people’s speech for early signs of Alzheimer’s" on GlobalNews | Computing Science

"Alberta-made technology screens people’s speech for early signs of Alzheimer’s" on GlobalNews News story about the paper "Exploring Language-Agnostic Speech Representations Using Domain Knowledge ...

Published: June 10, 2023

Innovator Spotlight: Nidhi Hegde

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Published: June 8, 2023

Best paper award at the 2023 Canadian AI conference | Computing Science

Best paper award at the 2023 Canadian AI conference Osmar Zaïane and his students win the best paper award at the 2023 Canadian AI conference. 07 June 2023 Photo supplied. Osmar Zaïane and his ...

Published: June 7, 2023

Geophysics at the University of Alberta: A longstanding and vibrant tradition | Physics

About the Department Physics News 2023 News jun Geophysics at the University of Alberta: A longstanding and vibrant tradition Science and Technology Research Geophysics at the University of ...

Published: June 5, 2023

Announcing the associate dean, equity, diversity and inclusion | College of Natural + Applied Sciences

Employees Society and Culture UAlberta Announcing the associate dean, equity, diversity and inclusion Tara McGee will be joining the College of Natural and Applied Sciences leadership team as our ...

Published: June 5, 2023

From the President's Desk: Honouring National Indigenous History Month

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Published: June 1, 2023

Book launch event - Eighteenth-Century Ukraine: New Perspectives on Social, Cultural, and Intellectual History | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Research Book launch event - Eighteenth-Century Ukraine: New Perspectives on Social, Cultural, and Intellectual History 30 May 2023 Thursday, June 15, 2023 11:00 a.m. (MDT) | 1:00 p.m. (EDT) | 8: ...

Published: May 30, 2023

Enhancing the Research Partner Network | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

Society and Culture Research Employees Academic Restructuring UAlberta Enhancing the Research Partner Network Carmen Rojas - 30 May 2023 Heather Young-Leslie, Sylvia Ijeoma Madueke, Ayantika ...

Published: May 30, 2023

10-year Test of Time Award at PAKDD 2023 | Computing Science

10-year Test of Time Award at PAKDD 2023 Joerg Sander and co-authors win the 10-year Test of Time Award at the PAKDD 2023 conference. 28 May 2023 Ricardo J. G. B. Campello (former visiting ...

Published: May 28, 2023

Inaugural multidisciplinary podcasting bootcamp | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

Science and Technology Research Society and Culture UAlberta Inaugural multidisciplinary podcasting bootcamp 25 May 2023 Photo by Nicolás Arnáez Written by Sean Luyk, Nicolás Arnáez & Oliver Rossier:

Published: May 25, 2023

Community Congrats: May 2023

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Published: May 25, 2023

Focusing Small for Big Health Benefits | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Jeremy A. Leung Tiny Focusing Small for Big Health Benefits Researchers are harnessing everything from tiny tech to microscopic ...

Published: May 24, 2023

Verna’s Vlog: The Strategic Plan for Research and Innovation

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Published: May 18, 2023

Straddling academia and entrepreneurship | Alberta School of Business

Alumni Alumni Profiles Straddling academia and entrepreneurship Business Straddling academia and entrepreneurship Jenna Marynowski, BAA Communications Committee Volunteer - 17 May 2023 Dr. Hollis ...

Published: May 17, 2023

Community support key to building individual resiliency: U of A Community Leader Award winner | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Community support key to building individual resiliency: U of A Community Leader Award winner Addictions specialist Monty Ghosh takes a uniquely community-focused ...

Published: May 17, 2023

Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer’s across languages | Folio

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer’s across languages Researchers meet the challenge of developing a model that uses ...

Published: May 15, 2023

Russ Greiner receives the 2022 CS-Can|Info-Can Lifetime Achievement Award | Computing Science

Russ Greiner receives the 2022 CS-Can|Info-Can Lifetime Achievement Award Professor Russ Greiner is recognized for his contributions to Canadian computing over his career. 12 May 2023 Russ Greiner ...

Published: May 12, 2023

Institution of Knowledge Symposium | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Institution of Knowledge 12 May 2023 We invite you to join us on May 17th and 18th for the Institution of Knowledge Symposium. When: May 17 & May 18 Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: FAB Corner ...

Published: May 12, 2023

The Office of the Vice-Provost (EDI) launches introductory module on equity, diversity and inclusion

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Published: May 11, 2023

Introducing the Institutional Research Data Management Strategy

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Published: May 11, 2023

Honour Roll Spring 2023 | Faculty of Education

Research Honour Roll Spring 2023 Awards and recognition for Education faculty, staff and students Faculty of Education - 08 May 2023 The U of A Faculty of Education has risen in the 2023 QS World ...

Published: May 8, 2023

Arts researchers take significant role in huge national project on immigration | Faculty of Arts

Research Society and Culture Science and Technology Instructors Arts researchers take significant role in huge national project on immigration Helen Metella - 08 May 2023 Yasmeen Abu-Laban is the ...

Published: May 8, 2023

Better paths through maths | Faculty of Education

Better paths through maths Innovative research by U of A scholars aims to make teaching and learning math easier Helen Metella - 08 May 2023 Understanding what children are thinking as they make a ...

Published: May 8, 2023

New tool helps communities shore up their wildfire defences | Folio

Science and Technology, Research New tool helps communities shore up their wildfire defences Easy-to-use, inexpensive method maps where fires are likely to blaze a trail into populated areas. May ...

Published: May 1, 2023

New program seeks to help make Canada a more inclusive place for immigrants | Folio

Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research New program seeks to help make Canada a more inclusive place for immigrants Bridging Divides harnesses wide-ranging expertise from across the ...

Published: April 28, 2023

Community Congrats: April 2023

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Published: April 27, 2023

U of A recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 15th consecutive year | Sustainability Council

UAlberta U of A recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 15th consecutive year The awards program recognized the university’s efforts to fund sustainability projects, reduce waste and ...

Published: April 26, 2023

CUP Graduate Student Equity Award Profile: Tessa McDougall | Community-University Partnership

CUP Graduate Student Equity Award Profile: Tessa McDougall 24 April 2023 “One of the first steps is acknowledging that people with lived experience have really important knowledge. And when you’re ...

Published: April 24, 2023

Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Moot showcases emerging star advocates | UAlberta Law

Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Moot showcases emerging star advocates Faculty of Law students Chiara Concini and Tina Diep win first-year moot Benjamin Lof - 24 April 2023 L to r: Tina Diep, ...

Published: April 24, 2023

Awards and Accolades - January to March 2023 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - January to March 2023 Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from January to March 2023 20 April 2023

Published: April 20, 2023

Building better quantum networks | Folio

Research, Science and Technology Building better quantum networks New project harnesses expertise from across Canada to explore how quantum computers establish connections and send information ...

Published: April 20, 2023

The 2023 Student Life Awards | Augustana Campus

Students The 2023 Student Life Awards On April 12, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus. Sydney Tancowny - 20 April 2023 On April ...

Published: April 20, 2023

Pesky Pests and Other Threats | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Cristian Fowlie Environment Pesky Pests and Other Threats Researchers are targeting threats to our climate and food supply — ...

Published: April 19, 2023

Lifelong career in helping relieve patient pain inspired by researcher’s own childhood experience of migraine headaches | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Health And Wellness Research Lifelong career in helping relieve patient pain inspired by researcher’s own childhood experience of migraine headaches Greg Kawchuk’s research looks at the causes of ...

Published: April 13, 2023

New student demographic data heralds a more equitable, diverse and inclusive U of A

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Published: April 13, 2023

When bots go bad: study sheds light on the dark underbelly of artificial intelligence | News

When bots go bad: study sheds light on the dark underbelly of artificial intelligence To understand how to get AI right, we need to know how it can go wrong: researcher April 12, 2023 EDMONTON — ...

Published: April 12, 2023

JUNOs Talk: "Autonomously Adaptive Soundscapes for Reducing Stress in Critically-Ill Patients" | Music

Society and Culture Science and Technology JUNOs Talk: "Autonomously Adaptive Soundscapes for Reducing Stress in Critically-Ill Patients" Watch Professor Michael Frishkopf's March 6 JUNOs Talk on ...

Published: April 12, 2023

Faculty of Law congratulates Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on grant success | UAlberta Law

Faculty of Law congratulates Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on grant success Funding from two grants will support research on intellectual property and public interest Jyllian Park - 12 April 2023 In ...

Published: April 12, 2023

Book News: Congratulations to Dr. Ali Shiri and Liz Woolcot | School of Library and Information Studies

Book News: Congratulations to Dr. Ali Shiri and Liz Woolcot Join SLIS in congratulating Dr. Ali Shiri and Liz Woolcot on the publication of their new edited book. 11 April 2023 SLIS would like to ...

Published: April 11, 2023

‘Milking’ umbilical cord before clamping benefits newborns who are not breathing well: study | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research ‘Milking’ umbilical cord before clamping benefits newborns who are not breathing well: study Researcher hopes findings will lead to changes in worldwide neonatal care ...

Published: April 11, 2023

New student demographic data heralds a more equitable, diverse and inclusive U of A | News

New student demographic data heralds a more equitable, diverse and inclusive U of A The university’s first Student Demographic Diversity Census to provide baseline for EDI goals April 11, 2023

Published: April 11, 2023

Building towards an institutional Strategic Plan for Research and Innovation

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Published: April 6, 2023

Clinic offers help for COVID long-haulers | Folio

Health And Wellness Clinic offers help for COVID long-haulers The U of A houses one of the first clinics in Alberta dedicated to helping people manage long COVID. April 06, 2023 By Geoff McMaster

Published: April 6, 2023

Announcing the Deans of Business and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Published: April 6, 2023

Consider This: ChatGPT, teaching and learning in an AI world

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Published: April 6, 2023

Study sheds light on the dark side of AI | Folio

Society and Culture, Business, Science and Technology Study sheds light on the dark side of AI To understand how to get artificial intelligence right, we need to know how it can go wrong, says ...

Published: April 5, 2023

Dentistry research team working to advance innovation in sedation methods | School of Dentistry

Dentistry research team working to advance innovation in sedation methods 03 April 2023 Douglas Lobb and Hollis Lai The University of Alberta School of Dentistry’s sedation research team, led by ...

Published: April 3, 2023

Community Congrats: March 2023

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Published: March 29, 2023

Zine Launch and EFS Student Showcase | English and Film Studies

Society and Culture Zine Launch and EFS Student Showcase Join us on Monday, April 17 as we launch Voices of the Dead to the Living. 29 March 2023 Join us to launch our public humanities research ...

Published: March 29, 2023

Watch a Recording of the 2023 Annual Public Lecture in Philosophy | Department of Philosophy

Society and Culture Watch a Recording of the 2023 Annual Public Lecture in Philosophy The 2023 Annual Public Lecture in Philosophy is now available online. 27 March 2023 On Thursday, March 23, ...

Published: March 27, 2023

A human interest story | Augustana Campus

Research Science and Technology A human interest story The ability to explain themselves may be the most valuable trait we could build into our artificial intelligence systems Oumar Salifou - 27 ...

Published: March 27, 2023

An Rx against racist behaviour in Alberta emergency departments | Folio

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness An Rx against racist behaviour in Alberta emergency departments After years of studying systemic racism in hospital emergency care, a team of ...

Published: March 24, 2023

U of A Nursing, petroleum engineering programs top latest QS subject rankings | News

U of A Nursing, petroleum engineering programs top latest QS subject rankings 18 subjects rank among Top 100 in the world, highlighting the institution’s continued excellence at an international ...

Published: March 22, 2023

U of A leads the nation in nursing and petroleum engineering based on latest QS subject rankings | Folio

Society and Culture U of A leads the nation in nursing and petroleum engineering based on latest QS subject rankings Eighteen subjects rank among Top 100 in the world, highlighting the institution ...

Published: March 22, 2023

Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests | News

Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests Computer analysis can help the health-care system “learn” by providing information vital to improving ...

Published: March 21, 2023

Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Machine learning programs predict risk of death based on results from routine hospital tests Computer analysis can help the health-care system “learn” by providing ...

Published: March 21, 2023

Projects bring diverse perspectives to archeology and the justice system | Folio

Society and Culture Projects bring diverse perspectives to archeology and the justice system A sociologist and an archeologist have received prestigious fellowships to examine and find solutions ...

Published: March 15, 2023

U of A computing scientists work with Japanese researchers on virtual reality game to get people out of their seats | Folio

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness U of A computing scientists work with Japanese researchers on virtual reality game to get people out of their seats Popping balloons, climbing mountains ...

Published: March 13, 2023

Japanese researchers slicing into U of A-built virtual gym to see if they can’t make it more appetizing | News

Japanese researchers slicing into U of A-built virtual gym to see if they can’t make it more appetizing Research team hopeful that improving the sound flying fruit makes when being struck by a ...

Published: March 13, 2023

2023 Annual Public Lecture In Philosophy | Department of Philosophy

Society and Culture 2023 Annual Public Lecture In Philosophy Professor Geoffrey Rockwell will deliver this year's Annual Public Lecture in Philosophy. 10 March 2023 Join us on Thursday, March 23, ...

Published: March 10, 2023

Round tables - Two Discussions Reflecting on a Year of War | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Round tables - Two Discussions Reflecting on a Year of War 10 March 2023 Marking one year of the Russian Federation's condemnable full-scale attack and war on Ukraine, CIUS convened two round ...

Published: March 10, 2023

From CanCon in the streaming age to AI: U of A experts weigh in on all things music ahead of the JUNO Awards | News

From CanCon in the streaming age to AI: U of A experts weigh in on all things music ahead of the JUNO Awards The JUNO Awards are in Edmonton on March 13 March 09, 2023 EDMONTON — There’s a debate ...

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School of Dentistry Internal Endowed Grant Recipients | School of Dentistry

School of Dentistry Internal Endowed Grant Recipients The School of Dentistry is delighted to announce the recipients of our Internal Endowed Grants. 09 March 2023 The School of Dentistry is ...

Published: March 9, 2023

Celebrating International Women's Day 2023

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Published: March 7, 2023

Virtual reality art show envisions our selves as digital artifacts | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture Virtual reality art show envisions our selves as digital artifacts Immersive works offer thought-provoking glimpses of how personal ...

Published: March 3, 2023

Brands that evoke the warm fuzzies hit the mark with lonely consumers: study | News

Brands that evoke the warm fuzzies hit the mark with lonely consumers: study As social isolation grows, people will increasingly build relationships with products that provide an emotional glow.

Published: March 2, 2023

Brands that evoke the warm fuzzies hit the mark with lonely consumers, study shows | Folio

Research, Business, Society and Culture Brands that evoke the warm fuzzies hit the mark with lonely consumers, study shows As social isolation grows, people will increasingly build relationships ...

Published: March 2, 2023

U of A to lead new Prairie research hub for pandemic preparedness | Research + Innovation

Artificial Intelligence at the U of A U of A to lead new Prairie research hub for pandemic preparedness Federal initiative brings together university and industry expertise and facilities from ...

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Getting the real story | Augustana Campus

Society and Culture Research Getting the real story Sociologist Justin Tetrault explores social inequality by talking to prisoners and extremists Anna Schmidt - 27 February 2023 Photo by John Ulan

Published: February 27, 2023

Three faculty members receive Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals | UAlberta Law

Three faculty members receive Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals Tim Caulfield, Eric Adams and Andrew Leach have been recognized by the province of Alberta Lauren Bannon - 21 February 2023

Published: February 21, 2023

Verna’s Vlog: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with Carrie Smith

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Published: February 9, 2023

Arab Spring’s rebellions upended most stereotypes about Middle East, say prominent scholars | Faculty of Arts

Faculty News Faculty News February interdisciplinary-discussion-and-book-launch-a highlight-of-international-week UAlberta Commentary Society and Culture Research Arab Spring’s rebellions upended ...

Published: February 9, 2023

Natural carbon sinks could play a small but significant role in climate strategy | News

Natural carbon sinks could play a small but significant role in climate strategy National report highlights opportunities and challenges involved in protecting Canada’s forests, wetlands, ...

Published: February 9, 2023

Denilson Barbosa appointed Associate Dean (Undergraduate) | Faculty of Science

Denilson Barbosa appointed Associate Dean (Undergraduate) “Our students deserve excellence, and this is what every faculty member and staff in our faculty is committed to.” Donna McKinnon - 08 ...

Published: February 8, 2023

Blending hydrogen with natural gas could help fuel energy transition, as could new ‘wonder material’ | News

Blending hydrogen with natural gas could help fuel energy transition, as could new ‘wonder material’ Fuelling the energy transition in the Edmonton region begins at the U of A. February 07, 2023

Published: February 7, 2023

Natural carbon sinks could play a small but significant role in Canada’s climate strategy | Folio

Research Science and Technology Natural carbon sinks could play a small but significant role in Canada’s climate strategy National report highlights opportunities and challenges involved in ...

Published: February 7, 2023

From the President's Desk: Black History Month

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Published: February 1, 2023

New researchers will help shape the evolving landscape of AI | Research + Innovation

Artificial Intelligence at the U of A New researchers will help shape the evolving landscape of AI The U of A and Amii will soon welcome 20 new faculty members whose work reflects the technology’s ...

Published: January 31, 2023

Research explores how fungi become drug-resistant | Physics

Research Research explores how fungi become drug-resistant As resistance to antimicrobial drugs rises, understanding the mechanisms at play could help doctors treat patients, says biophysicist ...

Published: January 31, 2023

Innovator Spotlight: Edmond Lou

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Published: January 26, 2023

Community Congrats: January 2023

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Published: January 26, 2023

From the Provost's Desk: Announcing the extension of the Interim Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

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Published: January 26, 2023

Advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity in research

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Published: January 26, 2023

From the President's Desk: University of Alberta searching for a university secretary

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Published: January 26, 2023

Researcher aims to help autonomous vehicles make faster, safer decisions in real time | News

Researcher aims to help autonomous vehicles make faster, safer decisions in real time “Shared perception” system uses AI to improve reliability and efficiency of self-driving vehicle technology.

Published: January 25, 2023

Geoffrey Rockwell discusses ChatGPT in new article | Department of Philosophy

Society and Culture Geoffrey Rockwell discusses ChatGPT in new article Professor Geoffrey Rockwell discusses ChatGPT in an article in the online news site The Conversation. 25 January 2023

Published: January 25, 2023

Csaba Szepesvári elected as a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence | Computing Science

Csaba Szepesvári elected as a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Professor Csaba Szepesvári is recognized for his significant contributions to reinforcement ...

Published: January 23, 2023

Welcoming the Black academic excellence cohort hire

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Published: January 19, 2023

Researcher aims to help autonomous vehicles make faster, safer decisions in real time | Research + Innovation

Artificial Intelligence at the U of A Researcher aims to help autonomous vehicles make faster, safer decisions in real time “Shared perception” system uses AI to improve reliability and efficiency ...

Published: January 18, 2023

Researchers aim to make virus-killing clothing a good fit for the production line | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Researchers aim to make virus-killing clothing a good fit for the production line Once scaled up, it could be applied to protective uniforms ...

Published: January 17, 2023

Innovator Spotlight: Vern Glaser

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Published: January 11, 2023

Harnessing AI to catch those pesky software bugs | Augustana Campus

Research Science and Technology Harnessing AI to catch those pesky software bugs Software engineer Thibaud Lutellier is out to squash those irritating and sometimes dangerous tech glitches. Anna ...

Published: January 9, 2023

U of A strengthens ties with India to tackle global energy, climate challenges | Folio

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Business U of A strengthens ties with India to tackle global energy, climate challenges Renewing and expanding collaborations with key international ...

Published: January 9, 2023

From the President's Desk: Building international opportunities in India

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Published: January 9, 2023

Solutions are built on basic science | Faculty of Science

Solutions are built on basic science Sometimes it takes years of basic research without an obvious application in mind before the magic happens. Effective drug delivery with fewer side effects.

Published: December 16, 2022

The ghost in the machine (is unfair) | Faculty of Science

The ghost in the machine (is unfair) A tool is only as useful as the thought and design behind it. AI and machine learning can reflect human oversights. Elizabeth Chorney-Booth - 16 December 2022

Published: December 16, 2022

Announcing Inaugural Provost Fellow in Black Excellence and Leadership

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Published: December 15, 2022

10 stories that inspired us in 2022 | Folio

Business Science and Technology Health And Wellness Society and Culture 10 stories that inspired us in 2022 In a year when the world’s biggest challenges could feel overwhelming, the U of A ...

Published: December 12, 2022

Machine learning predicts risk of opioid use disorder for individual patients | News

Machine learning predicts risk of opioid use disorder for individual patients Artificial intelligence sorts through real-world health data to help clinicians and policy makers identify those at ...

Published: December 9, 2022

2022 Celebration of Service and Excellence Awards

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Published: December 8, 2022

Machine learning predicts risk of opioid use disorder for individual patients | Research + Innovation

Artificial Intelligence at the U of A Machine learning predicts risk of opioid use disorder for individual patients Model sorts through real-world health data to help clinicians and policy makers ...

Published: December 7, 2022

CoRe brings new research opportunities for medical learners in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

CoRe brings new research opportunities for medical learners in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry The Community of Research program shows medical and graduate students pathways to careers as ...

Published: December 5, 2022

Do you really know what you think you know? | Augustana Campus

Society and Culture Science and Technology Do you really know what you think you know? Philosopher Michael (Myke) Omoge studies knowledge certainty with an eye to science. Anna Schmidt - 05 ...

Published: December 5, 2022

‘Rising star’ wins prestigious International Development Research Centre award for research into intersections between climate change and human health | Public Health

Health And Wellness ‘Rising star’ wins prestigious International Development Research Centre award for research into intersections between climate change and human health International Doctoral ...

Published: December 2, 2022

Reducing Wait Times in Research Services | U of A for Tomorrow

Reducing Wait Times in Research Services This month, we announce three support positions in Research Services and improvements in grants processing. Aminah Robinson Fayek - 01 December 2022 Today, ...

Published: December 1, 2022

Exploring mysterious territories of the brain | Augustana Campus

Science and Technology Health And Wellness Exploring mysterious territories of the brain Neuroscientist Ana Klahr is working toward better treatments for female stroke patients. Anna Schmidt - 28 ...

Published: November 28, 2022

Researchers launch clinical trial for strep A vaccine | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Researchers launch clinical trial for strep A vaccine U of A will be home to first phase of human testing for a vaccine against infections that kill more than half a ...

Published: November 25, 2022

Community Congrats: November 2022

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Published: November 24, 2022

From the President's Desk: Reflections from COP27

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Published: November 24, 2022

Researcher engineers portable ultrasound to detect scoliosis in teens | Folio

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research Researcher engineers portable ultrasound to detect scoliosis in teens Adapted device uses AI to reconstruct 3D scans of the spine without the ...

Published: November 22, 2022

Smart-grid innovator’s influence recognized | Folio

Society and Culture Science and Technology Research Health And Wellness Smart-grid innovator’s influence recognized Engineering professor Ryan Li is among 13 U of A researchers on the latest list ...

Published: November 21, 2022

PhD grad brings Métis literary history to light with groundbreaking thesis | Folio

Research, Society and Culture PhD grad brings Métis literary history to light with groundbreaking thesis With a dissertation considered the first of its kind and a novel coming out soon, Matthew ...

Published: November 18, 2022

Our Next Vice-Dean for the Faculty of Arts: Dr. Marie-Eve Morin | Faculty of Arts

Faculty News Faculty News 11-november announcing-the-next-vice-dean-of-arts UAlberta Employees Our Next Vice-Dean for the Faculty of Arts: Dr. Marie-Eve Morin The Faculty of Arts and the Office of ...

Published: November 18, 2022

Dave Filipchuk to receive 2023 Canadian Business Leader Award | Alberta School of Business

Business Dave Filipchuk to receive 2023 Canadian Business Leader Award President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PCL Construction will be recognized for his innovative vision and ...

Published: November 17, 2022

Uniting universities behind common purpose key to tackling global challenges: U of A president | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Uniting universities behind common purpose key to tackling global challenges: U of A president Partnerships can amplify ...

Published: November 17, 2022

Collaboration at all levels of government key to climate action, say researchers | Folio

Research, Society and Culture Collaboration at all levels of government key to climate action, say researchers New study suggests regional policy guidance is critical — and effective — in spurring ...

Published: November 15, 2022

GRAAL Conferences | Campus Saint-Jean

GRAAL Conferences Le Groupe de recherche sur les Afriques et l'Amérique latine (GRAAL) organise une série de conférences sur le thème: Circulations, mobilités et développement [French only] 15 ...

Published: November 15, 2022

Diabetes research at the U of A means a better future for patients | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Diabetes research at the U of A means a better future for patients This World Diabetes Day, we’re highlighting cutting-edge research from the Alberta Diabetes Institute. 14 November 2022

Published: November 14, 2022

In photos: Celebrate! 2022

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Published: November 10, 2022

From the President's Desk: COP27 - 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

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Published: November 10, 2022

World at a ‘tipping point’ in climate change talks, COP27 delegate says | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness World at a ‘tipping point’ in climate change talks, COP27 delegate says U of A researcher hopes officials will take action as the life-threatening impact on human ...

Published: November 9, 2022

Innovator Spotlight: Hollis Lai

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Published: November 8, 2022

Congratulations to our Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant winners | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

News + Notices 2022 2022 2022-insight-grant-recipients Congratulations to our Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant winners Lauren Bannon - 03 November 2022 The College of Social Sciences ...

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Announcing The Vice-Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Faculty of Arts

Faculty News Faculty News 11-november announcing-the-vice-provost-of-equity,-diversity-and-inclusion UAlberta Employees Announcing The Vice-Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Office of ...

Published: November 3, 2022

From the Provost's Desk: Announcing the Vice-provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Published: November 3, 2022

Geothermal energy could give old oil and gas wells a new lease on life | Folio

Science and Technology Research Geothermal energy could give old oil and gas wells a new lease on life Case study on heating water for cattle lays groundwork for estimating cost and predicting ...

Published: November 3, 2022

College alumni and faculty rank among the Top 40 Under 40 for 2022 | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

College alumni and faculty rank among the Top 40 Under 40 for 2022 EDify magazine recently released its annual list, and 12 of this year’s recipients are members of the College of Social Sciences ...

Published: November 2, 2022

Opening Up Copyright Modules - Update | University of Alberta

Opening Up Copyright Modules - Update OUC Team - 02 November 2022 The University of Alberta’s Opening Up Copyright (OUC) instructional modules team is pleased to announce the launch of five new ...

Published: November 2, 2022

Awards and Accolades - November and December 2022 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - November and December 2022 Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni in November and December 2022. 31 ...

Published: October 31, 2022

Awards and Accolades - September and October 2022 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - September and October 2022 Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni in September and October 2022. 31 ...

Published: October 31, 2022

Research chair brings a statistical perspective to make AI more reliable — and responsible | Folio

Science and Technology, Research Research chair brings a statistical perspective to make AI more reliable — and responsible Linglong Kong, newly appointed Canada CIFAR Chair in AI, uses his ...

Published: October 27, 2022

Medical and agricultural sciences lead U of A performance in two major academic rankings | Folio

Business, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture Medical and agricultural sciences lead U of A performance in two major academic rankings Latest results include a rise to ...

Published: October 26, 2022

New online course offers a primer on all things energy | Folio

Science and Technology New online course offers a primer on all things energy Experts give learners a foundation for understanding one of the greatest global challenges of our time. October 25, ...

Published: October 25, 2022

Crowded emergency rooms adding hidden costs to health-care system: study | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Business Crowded emergency rooms adding hidden costs to health-care system: study Extra care after discharge uses more services and puts pressure on other parts of ...

Published: October 24, 2022

Journée internationale du Créole, le vendredi 28 octobre 2022 | Campus Saint-Jean

Journée internationale du Créole, le vendredi 28 octobre 2022 Troisième édition - Littérature et langues créoles: identités plurielles et tissage de liens [French only] 24 October 2022 Trese riban ...

Published: October 24, 2022

Félicitations aux lauréats et lauréates des prix d’enseignement à distance 2021-2022

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Published: October 19, 2022

Announcement regarding the Vice-Provost and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

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Published: October 13, 2022

Ukrainian Immigration to Canada: From Post Independence to Post War | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Ukrainian Immigration to Canada: From Post Independence to Post War 11 October 2022 National Conference Ukrainian Immigration to Canada: From Post Independence to Post War University of Alberta - ...

Published: October 11, 2022

Beautiful brain: exhibit illuminates the human connections behind neuroscience | Folio

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Beautiful brain: exhibit illuminates the human connections behind neuroscience Artists, scientists and people with lived experience ...

Published: October 6, 2022

Research Partners Network Expansion & Workstream Update | U of A for Tomorrow

Research Partners Network Expansion & Workstream Update Aminah Robinson Fayek and Julie Stephens - 06 October 2022 In December 2021, the Vice-President Research and Innovation Office announced the ...

Published: October 6, 2022

Nursing, education lead strong U of A performance in latest Maclean’s rankings | Folio

Business, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Nursing, education lead strong U of A performance in latest Maclean’s rankings Excellence across five high-demand ...

Published: October 6, 2022

It’s great, I swear: profanity can make product reviews more persuasive | Folio

Research, Business, Society and Culture It’s great, I swear: profanity can make product reviews more persuasive Marketing research shows well-placed swear words can create positive impressions of ...

Published: October 3, 2022

Meet Aman Chahal: Industrial Professor — Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Engineering

News 2022 October Meet Aman Chahal: Industrial Professor — Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mechanical Engineering Employees Instructors Meet Aman Chahal: Industrial Professor — Innovation and ...

Published: October 3, 2022

GSA Statement on Iranian Protests | Graduate Students' Association

GSA Statement on Iranian Protests We Stand in Solidarity with Iranian Protestors. 29 September 2022 29 September 2022 - The Graduate Students’ Association condemns gender-based violence and is ...

Published: September 29, 2022

Newly funded micro-credential programs will provide Albertans with job-ready skills | Folio

Business, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Newly funded micro-credential programs will provide Albertans with job-ready skills Computer game design, health-care simulation and ...

Published: September 26, 2022

Community Congrats: September 2022

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Published: September 22, 2022

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Remote Teaching Awards Recipients

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Published: September 22, 2022

Researchers aim to turn century-old building into a model of smart energy use | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research Researchers aim to turn century-old building into a model of smart energy use Project will create a “living laboratory” using hardware and ...

Published: September 21, 2022

College of Social Sciences and Humanities exhibits exceptional community spirit as members apply for SSHRC funding | College of Social Sciences + Humanities

College of Social Sciences and Humanities exhibits exceptional community spirit as members apply for SSHRC funding Lauren Bannon - 21 September 2022 Faculty members from across the College of ...

Published: September 21, 2022

AI researchers improve method for removing gender bias in natural language processing | Folio

Society and Culture Science and Technology Research AI researchers improve method for removing gender bias in natural language processing New technique removes biased meanings from text while ...

Published: September 8, 2022

Five U of A researchers join the ranks of the Royal Society of Canada | Folio

Science and Technology, Business, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture Five U of A researchers join the ranks of the Royal Society of Canada Three leaders in their fields and two early-career ...

Published: September 6, 2022

Awards and Accolades - July and August 2022 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - July and August 2022 The start of a new academic year feels like the perfect time to revive the monthly Alberta School of Business Awards and Accolades where we celebrate ...

Published: September 1, 2022

Funding boost helps keep Alberta at the forefront of glycomics, metabolomics | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness Funding boost helps keep Alberta at the forefront of glycomics, metabolomics The federal funding supports centres that advance research in ...

Published: August 19, 2022

U of A professor co-authors article on declining caribou populations | Public Health

Health And Wellness Research Society and Culture U of A professor co-authors article on declining caribou populations Sherilee Harper and her co-authors write that Inuit in the Nunatsiavut and ...

Published: August 18, 2022

U of A teams up with venture capital firm to advance agricultural innovation in Alberta | Folio

Business, Research, Science and Technology U of A teams up with venture capital firm to advance agricultural innovation in Alberta Partnership with SVG Ventures|THRIVE will help researchers and ...

Published: August 10, 2022

Community Congrats: August 2022

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Published: August 9, 2022

Faculty announces three new hires | UAlberta Law

Faculty announces three new hires Priscilla Popp, Lauren Bannon & Carmen Rojas - 04 August 2022 Three prominent scholars have recently joined us or are onboarding very soon. Two of these hires, ...

Published: August 4, 2022

Voyant Tools Wins Zampolli Prize | Media and Technology Studies

Society and Culture Voyant Tools Wins Zampolli Prize 28 July 2022 Voyant Tools lead by MTS' Geoffrey Rockwell was awarded the Zampolli Prize. More information about the award is provided on the ...

Published: July 28, 2022

Research Partners Announcement & Workstream Update | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2022 UAT updates July Research Partners Announcement & Workstream Update UAlberta Research Partners Announcement & Workstream Update VPRI welcomes Lan Chan-Marples, René Déry, Terra ...

Published: July 28, 2022

U of A programs in business, engineering take top place in Canada in new global ranking | Folio

Business, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research U of A programs in business, engineering take top place in Canada in new global ranking High-demand programs in business ...

Published: July 28, 2022

Campus Saint-Jean Nominations | Campus Saint-Jean

Campus Saint-Jean Nominations The Dean of the Faculté Saint-Jean and Executive Officer of Campus Saint-Jean, has announced the following appointments within Faculté Saint-Jean and Centre collégial ...

Published: July 22, 2022

Nominations au Campus Saint-Jean | Campus Saint-Jean

Nominations au Campus Saint-Jean Le Doyen de la Faculté Saint-Jean et chef de la direction du Campus Saint-Jean, a annoncé les nominations suivantes au sein de la Faculté Saint-Jean et du Centre ...

Published: July 22, 2022

Appointment: Associate Vice-President (Research Integrity Support) | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2022 UAT updates July Appointment: Associate Vice-President (Research Integrity Support) UAlberta Appointment: Associate Vice-President (Research Integrity Support) Jason Acker is ...

Published: July 21, 2022

Introducing new tenure-track faculty | Alberta School of Business

Introducing new tenure-track faculty The Alberta School of Business is excited to welcome new tenure-track faculty! 15 July 2022 The Alberta School of Business is excited to welcome five new ...

Published: July 15, 2022

Community Congrats: July 2022

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Published: July 14, 2022

Not enough men in their 40s are getting screened for diabetes: study | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Not enough men in their 40s are getting screened for diabetes: study Undiagnosed, untreated illness could lead to heart disease later in life, says lead researcher.

Published: July 14, 2022

Meet Christoph Frei: Incoming chair of the Department of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences | Faculty of Science

Meet Christoph Frei: Incoming chair of the Department of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Learn about Christoph Frei’s teaching and research in mathematical finance and risk management as he ...

Published: July 11, 2022

Happy retirement, Dr. Lynne Wiltse! | Faculty of Education

Happy retirement, Dr. Lynne Wiltse! Award-winning language and literacy education researcher’s work informed by 20 years teaching in elementary classrooms Faculty of Education - 08 July 2022 A ...

Published: July 8, 2022

College of Health Sciences Associate Deans announcement | College of Health Sciences

College of Health Sciences Associate Deans announcement Greta Cummings - 07 July 2022 Dear Colleagues, I am excited to announce the appointment of Patricia Manns and Lawrence Richer as Associate ...

Published: July 7, 2022

College Associate Deans Announcement | College of Natural + Applied Sciences

College Associate Deans Announcement Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell - 07 July 2022 Dear College of Natural and Applied Sciences community, I’m writing today to share an update on some important ...

Published: July 7, 2022

Researchers aim to create new strains of wheat with built-in resistance to its biggest insect threat | Folio

Science and Technology, Research Researchers aim to create new strains of wheat with built-in resistance to its biggest insect threat There’s only one genetic defence to protect crops from wheat ...

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SLIS Marks the Passing of Former Dean John G. Wright, | School of Library and Information Studies

SLIS Marks the Passing of Former Dean John G. Wright, With sadness, SLIS marks the recent passing of John G. Wright, Dean from 1984-87. 05 July 2022 John G. Wright The School marks the passing of ...

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Congratulations to Tsugumi (Mimi) Okabe | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

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Awards and Accolades - May to July 2022 | Faculty of Engineering

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MACT Info Session - August 9, 2022 | Media and Technology Studies

MACT Info Session - August 9, 2022 01 July 2022 Join us for an online information session about the University of Alberta's MA in Communications and Technology (MACT) on Tuesday 9 August at 6:00pm ...

Published: July 1, 2022

From the Provost's Desk: Thank you to the deans finishing terms this summer

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Published: June 30, 2022

Finding connections between the past and the present | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture UAlberta Students Finding connections between the past and the present Madalyn Mandziuk interweaves her passion for history with her work for the Institute of Prairie and ...

Published: June 20, 2022

Partnership grant funds national research aimed at reforming Canada’s justice system | Folio

Society and Culture, Research Partnership grant funds national research aimed at reforming Canada’s justice system U of A sociologist leads expert team that will examine systemic problems and make ...

Published: June 16, 2022

‘These are really badass people’: Nursing grad finds her calling in caring | Folio

Health And Wellness ‘These are really badass people’: Nursing grad finds her calling in caring How one student found her voice as an advocate for patients and other nurses. June 14, 2022 By ...

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Embracing the unique and unusual | Alberta School of Business

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Creating Canada’s high-tech innovators of tomorrow | Folio

Health And Wellness Research Creating Canada’s high-tech innovators of tomorrow Federal funding supports intensive advanced training for future leaders in artificial intelligence and diabetes ...

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3D ultrasound system holds promise of accurate, risk-free diagnosis of dental disease | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology 3D ultrasound system holds promise of accurate, risk-free diagnosis of dental disease Safe, portable imaging system is one of five new health ...

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Group gives Black students a voice and a welcoming space | Folio

Society and Culture Group gives Black students a voice and a welcoming space The Black Graduate Students’ Association has helped build a more inclusive university for all students. May 30, 2022 By ...

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Social media data show language related to depression didn’t spike after initial pandemic wave | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology, Society and Culture Social media data show language related to depression didn’t spike after initial pandemic wave Researchers who used AI to ...

Published: May 27, 2022

Canadians aren’t as polarized about energy policy as we imagine, new AI social media tool shows | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Business, Society and Culture Canadians aren’t as polarized about energy policy as we imagine, new AI social media tool shows Ai4Buzz sheds light on conversations ...

Published: May 26, 2022

Have You Met...Lucas Crawford?

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Published: May 26, 2022

Predicting a new outcome

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Published: May 26, 2022

Consider This: AI is the best reason to get curious

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2022 Innovation Awards Recipients

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U of A innovation leading to hope for MS patients | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness U of A innovation leading to hope for MS patients For Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, we’re highlighting MS research happening here at the College of Health Sciences. Jon ...

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Benjamin Tucker receives Outstanding Mentorship Award | Department of Linguistics

Students Society and Culture Benjamin Tucker receives Outstanding Mentorship Award Dr. Benjamin Tucker has been recognized by students as one of the 2021-2022 recipients of the U of A Award for ...

Published: May 16, 2022

In good hands: examining everyday nursing ethics through touch and technology | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness In good hands: examining everyday nursing ethics through touch and technology On International Nurses Day, Folio highlights one researcher’s work to improve nursing ...

Published: May 12, 2022

Community Congrats: May 2022

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Published: May 11, 2022

Ascending marginalized stories to new heights

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Published: May 11, 2022

FoMD researchers earn 13 of the U of A’s 15 fall 2021 CIHR project grants | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research FoMD researchers earn 13 of the U of A’s 15 fall 2021 CIHR project grants Impressive showing reflects the power of collaboration and partnership, with research institutes playing a key ...

Published: May 6, 2022

Making solar-powered cities at the speed of light | Sustainability Council

UAlberta Science and Technology Research Making solar-powered cities at the speed of light A new application from researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental engineering uses Google ...

Published: May 5, 2022

Making health care more equitable one ultrasound image at a time | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Making health care more equitable one ultrasound image at a time AI-powered portable ultrasound system makes scans and diagnoses accessible from anywhere.

Published: April 28, 2022

Grand Opening of the Wahkohtowin Lodge | UAlberta Law

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The 2022 Student Life Awards | Augustana Campus

The 2022 Student Life Awards For the first time in two years, the Augustana community came together in person to celebrate the Student Life Awards. Sydney Tancowny - 26 April 2022 On April 6, ...

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Metabolic ‘fingerprint’ predicts impairment from medical cannabis | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Metabolic ‘fingerprint’ predicts impairment from medical cannabis Research points the way to better tests and potential new treatments for pain management. April 20, ...

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U of A researchers leading in applying neuroinformatics to precision health research | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness U of A researchers leading in applying neuroinformatics to precision health research Exciting field analyzes massive collections of data so researchers can understand and ...

Published: April 19, 2022

Chair in Prostate Cancer Research | Surgery

Chair in Prostate Cancer Research 19 April 2022 Congratulations to Dr. Adam Kinnaird for being appointed as the Frank and Carla Sojonky Chair in Prostate Cancer Research. Endowed to the Alberta ...

Published: April 19, 2022

An update from the U of A's Sexual Violence Response Coordinator

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Published: April 14, 2022

Unleashing a higher standard | Alberta School of Business

UAlberta Business Unleashing a higher standard How Realty Unleashed is stewarding positive change in the real estate industry Lauren Bannon 13 April 2022 On the website's homepage for Edmonton- ...

Published: April 13, 2022

Implementation of the Office of Education and the Office of Research | College of Natural + Applied Sciences

Implementation of the Office of Education and the Office of Research Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell - 13 April 2022 This spring we will see the implementation of two CNAS offices: the Office of ...

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Faculty of Law celebrates one of its most successful mooting years ever | UAlberta Law

Faculty of Law celebrates one of its most successful mooting years ever Impressive showing by law students includes winning three national competitions Carmen Rojas - 07 April 2022 Bowman Tax Moot ...

Published: April 7, 2022

Celebrating World Health Day 2022: "Our Planet, Our Health" | Public Health

Health And Wellness Society and Culture Research Celebrating World Health Day 2022: "Our Planet, Our Health" Public-health innovators who prioritize our world, our health and the well-being of our ...

Published: April 7, 2022

U of A nursing, petroleum engineering programs ranked best in Canada | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture U of A nursing, petroleum engineering programs ranked best in Canada Latest QS global subject rankings highlight a diversity of ...

Published: April 6, 2022

Hold the salt: study reveals how reducing sodium intake can help heart failure patients | Folio

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Published: April 4, 2022

Innovator Spotlight: Kumaradevan Punithakumar

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Published: March 31, 2022

UAT profiles: meet Salena Kitteringham | U of A for Tomorrow

UAT profiles: meet Salena Kitteringham 17 March 2022 In this new series, get to know some of the people who have taken on new roles as part of the university's operating model. Salena Kitteringham

Published: March 17, 2022

“Crowd sensing” can lengthen the life of important infrastructure | Sustainability Council

UAlberta Research Science and Technology “Crowd sensing” can lengthen the life of important infrastructure Researchers in Mustafa Gül’s lab in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ...

Published: March 16, 2022

Research collaboration with TeejLab API Management | Faculty of Science

Research collaboration with TeejLab API Management New collaboration between U of A and TeejLab investigates how to identify and categorize Application Programming Interfaces. News Staff - 10 ...

Published: March 10, 2022

Celebrating International Women's Day 2022 | Public Health

Celebrating International Women's Day 2022 Today we celebrate our female faculty who are leaders in public health research. Allie Voisin 08 March 2022 Each year on March 8 we mark International ...

Published: March 8, 2022

Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients: Guher Gorgun and Genan Hamad | Faculty of Education

Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients: Guher Gorgun and Genan Hamad Ed Psych congratulates our graduate student recipients of the Alberta Innovates award! 07 March 2022 Guher ...

Published: March 7, 2022

Researchers and industry team up to assess long-term effectiveness and public perceptions of carbon storage technology | Physics

Science and Technology Research Researchers and industry team up to assess long-term effectiveness and public perceptions of carbon storage technology Mirko van der Baan is among recipients of new ...

Published: March 7, 2022

Celebrating Research: Gillian Lemermeyer | Faculty of Nursing

Research Celebrating Research: Gillian Lemermeyer Hear from Assistant Professor Dr. Gillian Lemermeyer who explores ethics in healthcare practices. Allie Voisin - 04 March 2022 Dr. Gillian ...

Published: March 4, 2022

U of A for Tomorrow Updates: March 3, 2022 | U of A for Tomorrow

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Appointment of Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance) | U of A for Tomorrow

Appointment of Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance) 03 March 2022 I am pleased to advise that Dr. André McDonald has been appointed as Associate Vice-President ...

Published: March 3, 2022

Innovator Spotlight: Xiaoting Li

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Published: March 3, 2022

Researchers and industry team up to assess long-term effectiveness and public perceptions of carbon storage technology | Folio

Research, Business, Science and Technology Researchers and industry team up to assess long-term effectiveness and public perceptions of carbon storage technology New funding boosts pilot project ...

Published: March 3, 2022

Celebrating International Women's Day 2022

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Published: March 2, 2022

Letter to the community regarding the Grouard (St. Bernard’s) Indian Residential School burial sites

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Published: March 1, 2022

Public health researcher a lead author on latest global report on climate change | Folio

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness Public health researcher a lead author on latest global report on climate change New graduate certificate program in climate change and health ...

Published: February 28, 2022

ROUND TABLE | RUSSIA’S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE: WHAT IS AT STAKE? | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

ROUND TABLE | Russia's War Against Ukraine: What is at Stake? 25 February 2022 FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2022 TIME 10:00 AM (MST, UTC-6) | 12:00 PM (EST, UTC-4) | 7:00 PM (EEST, UTC+3) Join Canadian ...

Published: February 25, 2022

KIAS DIRECTOR AND COORDINATOR STATEMENT ON RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

KIAS DIRECTOR AND COORDINATOR STATEMENT ON RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE 25 February 2022 We are horrified by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our thoughts go out to all of our colleagues, friends ...

Published: February 25, 2022

U of A researchers develop new translation tool for quicker, more meaningful machine-human interactions | Faculty of Science

U of A researchers develop new translation tool for quicker, more meaningful machine-human interactions DSLP improves non-autoregressive natural language processing, study shows. Donna McKinnon - ...

Published: February 25, 2022

Scaling Up AI for Success | Faculty of Science

Scaling Up AI for Success Decentralized approach to multi-agent reinforcement learning yields promising results, new research shows Donna McKinnon - 24 February 2022 Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI ...

Published: February 24, 2022

2022 Indigenous Speaker Series focuses on ways to improve the lives of children | UAlberta Law

2022 Indigenous Speaker Series focuses on ways to improve the lives of children Indigenous leaders to discuss how law can bring about positive change Carmen Rojas - 24 February 2022 When the time ...

Published: February 24, 2022

Internship program that supports Black students in STEM expands to Ottawa | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology Internship program that supports Black students in STEM expands to Ottawa The ELITE program gives participants tools and skills to break down barriers ...

Published: February 22, 2022

Hiring announcement: Senior Research Partners | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2022 UAT updates February Hiring announcement: Senior Research Partners UAlberta Hiring announcement: Senior Research Partners Aminah Robinson Fayek and Julie Stephens - 17 February 2022

Published: February 17, 2022

Innovator Spotlight: André McDonald

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Published: February 17, 2022

New website offers a worldwide hub for research on decolonization and anti-racism | Folio

Society and Culture, Research New website offers a worldwide hub for research on decolonization and anti-racism Anti-Racism Lab highlights international research, amplifies scholars’ voices and ...

Published: February 16, 2022

Saving energy and protecting privacy in the Internet of Things era | Sustainability Council

Research Science and Technology Students Saving energy and protecting privacy in the Internet of Things era PhD students in Omid Ardakanian’s lab are wrestling with making our buildings more ...

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Digital Law Forum looks at how artificial intelligence is changing the field of law | UAlberta Law

Digital Law Forum looks at how artificial intelligence is changing the field of law Two-day conference features local and international experts Carmen Rojas - 07 February 2022 James Grimmelmann

Published: February 7, 2022

Free, easy-to-use tool could reduce unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Free, easy-to-use tool could reduce unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies Risk calculator helps pinpoint which patients are suitable for MRI-guided prostate biopsies ...

Published: February 3, 2022

Black History Month gains more meaning when Black communities reclaim it | Folio

Society and Culture Black History Month gains more meaning when Black communities reclaim it The month must move beyond symbolic gesture to include action, says U of A scholar. February 01, 2022 ...

Published: February 1, 2022

Awards & Accolades: January 2022 | Faculty of Science

Awards & Accolades: January 2022 Join us in celebrating some of the recent achievements of our Faculty of Science faculty, staff, students and alumni. News Staff - 31 January 2022 Student Success

Published: January 31, 2022

Awards and Accolades - January 2022 | Alberta School of Business

Business Awards and Accolades - January 2022 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 31 January 2022 FACULTY EXCELLENCE Trish Reay's co-authored paper, ...

Published: January 31, 2022

Getting to the root of historical wellness issues in the health-practitioner community | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Getting to the root of historical wellness issues in the health-practitioner community New chief wellness officer Melanie Lewis is already digging deep to address systemic ...

Published: January 27, 2022

The magic of mentorship: How an after-school program is building brighter futures for Indigenous youth | Folio

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture The magic of mentorship: How an after-school program is building brighter futures for Indigenous youth Young mentors receive high school credits, job ...

Published: January 25, 2022

Indigenous criminology students share passion to change the justice system from within | Folio

Society and Culture Indigenous criminology students share passion to change the justice system from within U of A criminology program has highest rate of Indigenous enrolment among all arts programs.

Published: January 14, 2022

New Canada Research Chairs and New Frontiers in Research Fund Recipients

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Published: January 12, 2022

Dr. Bulut Wins Award | Faculty of Education

Dr. Bulut Wins Award Ed Psych's Dr. Okan Bulut has been awarded the J.Intell. 2021 Young Investigator Award 11 January 2022 The Journal of Intelligence has named Dr. Okan Bulut the winner of the J ...

Published: January 11, 2022

Health Innovation Hub the go-to place for health innovators on campus | Folio

Health And Wellness, Business Health Innovation Hub the go-to place for health innovators on campus Revitalized, rebranded organization will support health entrepreneurs and align with U of A’s ...

Published: January 11, 2022

Research Fridays @ Intersections of Gender - Junko Tabei, Pan Duo and Intersectional Approaches to Mountaineering | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

Research Fridays @ Intersections of Gender - Junko Tabei, Pan Duo and Intersectional Approaches to Mountaineering with Julie Rak 03 January 2022 Research Fridays @ Intersections of Gender - Junko ...

Published: January 3, 2022

Holiday message to students | Faculty of Education

Holiday message to students Dean Jennifer Tupper shares her reflections on the past year and shares her holiday well-wishes Dean Jennifer Tupper - 23 December 2021 There is no doubt that 2021 has ...

Published: December 23, 2021

FoMD’s 10 essential stories of 2021 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Commentary Health And Wellness Research Students Society and Culture FoMD’s 10 essential stories of 2021 Looking back on the people, projects and discoveries that defined our year. FoMD news staff ...

Published: December 21, 2021

Seasons Greetings from the Kule Institute | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Seasons Greetings from the Kule Institute 20 December 2021 The Kule Institute for Advanced Study wishes you happiness for the season. While it has been another challenging year it is important to ...

Published: December 20, 2021

Awards & Accolades - November/December 2021 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Instructors Students Awards & Accolades - November/December 2021 Celebrating the achievements of faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 16 December 2021 International excellence Dr. Lorne ...

Published: December 16, 2021

How immigrant women can build STEM careers in Canada: ‘Realize there are different pathways to success’ | Faculty of Nursing

Health And Wellness How immigrant women can build STEM careers in Canada: ‘Realize there are different pathways to success’ U of A Top 25 Canadian Immigrant recipients Bukola Salami and Shanthi ...

Published: December 16, 2021

Innovator Spotlight: Yvonne Trethart

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Published: December 16, 2021

Computing scientists develop health-care-focused social media network | Faculty of Science

Computing scientists develop health-care-focused social media network Proof-of-concept platform Cardea brings patients and health professionals together to combat misinformation. Andrew Lyle - 15 ...

Published: December 15, 2021

A message from Dean Kyle Murray | Alberta School of Business

Business A message from Dean Kyle Murray Dean Kyle Murray reflects on another memorable year in the Alberta School of Business. 14 December 2021 As we approach the end of 2021, I want to take a ...

Published: December 14, 2021

The race to an EV-powered Canada | Research + Innovation

Energy Solutions at the U of A The race to an EV-powered Canada Switching to electric vehicles will take massive infrastructure transformations. Omid Ardakanian and his students are helping to ...

Published: December 13, 2021

10 stories that inspired us in 2021 | Folio

Society and Culture Health And Wellness Business Research Science and Technology 10 stories that inspired us in 2021 It was a year of global challenges, but the University of Alberta community met ...

Published: December 13, 2021

A year in review: 2021 | Alberta School of Business

Business A year in review: 2021 As 2021 comes to a close and we approach 2022, we take a look back at some of the top stories of the past year. 13 December 2021 2021 was a challenging year, but ...

Published: December 13, 2021

India, U.S. account for a quarter of COVID-19 misinformation: study | Folio

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology India, U.S. account for a quarter of COVID-19 misinformation: study U of A master’s student pinpoints which countries are ...

Published: December 10, 2021

2021 Celebration of Service and Excellence Awards

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Published: December 8, 2021

Prof. Jennifer Raso publishes work in latest edition of Administrative Law in Context | UAlberta Law

Prof. Jennifer Raso publishes work in latest edition of Administrative Law in Context New chapter examines application of administrative law in front-line settings Sarah Kent - 07 December 2021

Published: December 7, 2021

What Has a Nobel Prize Ever Done For You? | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Discovery What Has a Nobel Prize Ever Done For You? Turns out having all-star scientists on board draws students, researchers ...

Published: December 6, 2021

U of A for Tomorrow Updates: December 2, 2021 | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2021 UAT updates December U of A for Tomorrow Updates: December 2, 2021 UAlberta U of A for Tomorrow Updates: December 2, 2021 02 December 2021 Here are the key U of A for Tomorrow updates ...

Published: December 2, 2021

Redesigning the Vice-President Research and Innovation portfolio | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2021 UAT updates December Redesigning the Vice-President Research and Innovation portfolio UAlberta Redesigning the Vice-President Research and Innovation portfolio Aminah Robinson Fayek - ...

Published: December 2, 2021

Engineering grad earns memorial scholarship from Polytechnique Montréal | Folio

Science and Technology, Society and Culture Engineering grad earns memorial scholarship from Polytechnique Montréal Willow Dew recognized with Order of the White Rose as a role model for women in ...

Published: December 2, 2021

Addressing Systemic Gender-based Violence

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Published: December 2, 2021

Co-learning integrated into dentistry curriculum | School of Dentistry

Co-learning integrated into dentistry curriculum 01 December 2021 What started out as a pilot project for a possible solution to a COVID-related clinical challenge, is now being permanently ...

Published: December 1, 2021

Awards and Accolades - November 2021 | Alberta School of Business

Business Awards and Accolades - November 2021 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 30 November 2021 FACULTY EXCELLENCE Royston Greenwood, a leading expert ...

Published: November 30, 2021

Leading researchers team up to bring promising chemotherapy treatment to human trials | Physics

Service Excellence Transformation Research Health And Wellness Leading researchers team up to bring promising chemotherapy treatment to human trials Cancer researcher Jack Tuszynski’s expertise in ...

Published: November 26, 2021

Infrastructure funding will drive forward discovery and innovation across the sciences | Folio

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research Infrastructure funding will drive forward discovery and innovation across the sciences $27 million from Government of ...

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Eight worst wildfire weather years on record happened in the last decade: study | Folio

Research, Science and Technology Eight worst wildfire weather years on record happened in the last decade: study Lower humidity and higher temperatures are driving extreme weather that makes ...

Published: November 25, 2021

Dismantling barriers for Black and immigrant Canadian health | Sustainability Council

Instructors Employees Society and Culture Health And Wellness Dismantling barriers for Black and immigrant Canadian health Faculty of Nursing professor Bukola Oladunni Salami’s expansive work ...

Published: November 24, 2021

Congratulations to SLIS Professor Ali Shiri for Winning the J. Gordon Kaplan Award! | School of Library and Information Studies

Congratulations to SLIS Professor Ali Shiri for Winning the J. Gordon Kaplan Award! The J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research is awarded annually to outstanding University of Alberta ...

Published: November 24, 2021

Invention is designed to switch thoughts into action | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Invention is designed to switch thoughts into action Device would allow children with severe mobility issues to control toys or even powered ...

Published: November 23, 2021

Smart sound system could relieve anxiety for ICU patients | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Smart sound system could relieve anxiety for ICU patients Researchers are using AI to create customized soundscapes that could help patients ...

Published: November 23, 2021

Leading researchers team up to bring promising chemotherapy treatment to human trials | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Leading researchers team up to bring promising chemotherapy treatment to human trials After a rejected patent application nearly derailed ...

Published: November 22, 2021

Innovator Spotlight: Mahdi Tavakoli

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Published: November 18, 2021

Influential U of A experts rank among world’s most cited | Folio

Society and Culture, Business, Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Influential U of A experts rank among world’s most cited Leading researchers in business, genetics, artificial ...

Published: November 17, 2021

Celebrating the graduates of Fall 2021: Michael Armstrong | Faculty of Science

Celebrating the graduates of Fall 2021: Michael Armstrong Meet some of the amazing members of the graduating class of Fall 2021 from the Faculty of Science. Andrew Lyle - 16 November 2021 Meet ...

Published: November 16, 2021

Congratulations to Lydia & Sharla! | Faculty of Education

Congratulations to Lydia & Sharla! Congratulations to Drs. Lydia Menna and Sharla Peltier who received tenure! Kateryna Barnes - 16 November 2021 The Department of Elementary Education is excited ...

Published: November 16, 2021

Link between obesity and insulin resistance could hold key to improving immunity against COVID-19 | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Link between obesity and insulin resistance could hold key to improving immunity against COVID-19 Sue Tsai leads U of A research to investigate the link — one of 22 ...

Published: November 12, 2021

New Study Shows the Impact of the Placebo Effect Varies Significantly Between Psychiatric Disorders | Psychiatry

New Study Shows the Impact of the Placebo Effect Varies Significantly Between Psychiatric Disorders Gary Lamphier - 10 November 2021 Dr. Bo Cao A new study led by Dr. Bo (Cloud) Cao, Assistant ...

Published: November 10, 2021

Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series: Reflections on "Uncovered: Truths About Indian Residential Schools" | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series 10 November 2021 REFLECTIONS ON "UNCOVERED: TRUTHS ABOUT INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS" When: November 23, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm Format: Online Register Here Join us ...

Published: November 10, 2021

Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series: "UNCOVERED: Truths About Indian Residential Schools" | Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology

Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series 10 November 2021 Reflections on "Uncovered: Truths About Indian Residential Schools" When: November 23, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm Format: Online Register Here Join us ...

Published: November 10, 2021

Let’s Talk Teaching: Meet Carrie Demmans Epp | Faculty of Science

Let’s Talk Teaching: Meet Carrie Demmans Epp Hear from Carrie Demmans Epp on the interconnected nature of computing science. Andrew Lyle - 09 November 2021 Carrie Demmans Epp, assistant professor ...

Published: November 9, 2021

Engineering experts, geothermal company partner on project to produce clean energy using captured carbon | Folio

Science and Technology, Business, Research Engineering experts, geothermal company partner on project to produce clean energy using captured carbon Research in U of A facility and geothermal site ...

Published: November 5, 2021

Understanding social vulnerability is critical for climate change adaptation: study | Folio

Science and Technology, Society and Culture Understanding social vulnerability is critical for climate change adaptation: study Urban planning experts find that balancing both physical and social ...

Published: November 4, 2021

Men less likely than women to connect individual or societal factors to cancer, chronic disease: study | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture Men less likely than women to connect individual or societal factors to cancer, chronic disease: study Results suggest targeting public health ...

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Medical research leads U of A performance in latest U.S. News ranking of world’s best universities | Folio

Health And Wellness Science and Technology Medical research leads U of A performance in latest U.S. News ranking of world’s best universities Food science, agriculture, engineering and natural ...

Published: November 3, 2021

Awards and Accolades - October 2021 | Alberta School of Business

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Published: October 29, 2021

Innovative project aims to transform inflammatory bowel disease care in communities | Folio

Research Science and Technology Health And Wellness Innovative project aims to transform inflammatory bowel disease care in communities Researchers combine big data, biomedical engineering and AI ...

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Taking the first steps to dismantle systemic inequities in academic medicine | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Employees Students Society and Culture Health And Wellness Taking the first steps to dismantle systemic inequities in academic medicine Grassroots representatives, EDI professionals join forces ...

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Published: October 25, 2021

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New work-integrated internship program immerses Black students in STEM and business | Folio

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business, Science and Technology New work-integrated internship program immerses Black students in STEM and business The ELITE Program is giving 38 ...

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Researcher brings local voices, and experiences into international climate change policy | Public Health

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Published: October 13, 2021

Congratulations to the 2021 Killam Laureates

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AI4IA 2021 - Conference Report | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

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Intersections of COVID-19 and the Climate Emergency 12 October 2021 Hosted by the University of Alberta Sustinability Council & Kule Scholars Program When: October 18, 2021 Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM MDT

Published: October 12, 2021

Political science student helps spark conversations about Black struggles and successes | Folio

Society and Culture Political science student helps spark conversations about Black struggles and successes As co-host of the U of A podcast BlackTalk, Zack Penddah speaks frankly with prominent ...

Published: October 8, 2021

U of A is home to Canada’s top nursing program, according to latest Maclean’s rankings | Folio

Science and Technology, Business, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness U of A is home to Canada’s top nursing program, according to latest Maclean’s rankings Education, computing science, ...

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Research Is Not Just Lab Coats and Test Tubes! | YouAlberta

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Published: October 5, 2021

Uncovered Web-series - Episode 2: Locating Unmarked Graves of Children at Indian Residential Schools | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Uncovered Web-series - Episode 2 04 October 2021 The Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology and the Kule Institute for Advanced Study have partnered with Indigenous scholars at the ...

Published: October 4, 2021

Drones for Wildfire Management | Faculty of Engineering

Research Drones for Wildfire Management Timely research seeking to support wildfire management through the use of machine learning. 04 October 2021 ASI is excited to feature the newest member of ...

Published: October 4, 2021

Have you met Eleni Stroulia? | Faculty of Science

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Published: October 1, 2021

Multiculturalism at 50: Exploring Its Promise, Problems, and Possible Futures in a Global Comparative Perspective | Political Science

Multiculturalism at 50: Exploring Its Promise, Problems, and Possible Futures in a Global Comparative Perspective 24 September 2021 Hosted by the Department of Politics and international studies ...

Published: September 24, 2021

AI-based method speeds discovery of materials that harvest electricity from wasted heat | Folio

Science and Technology, Business, Research AI-based method speeds discovery of materials that harvest electricity from wasted heat New materials could harness energy from cellphones or body heat, ...

Published: September 21, 2021

Geothermal energy could be generated from captured CO2, study shows | Folio

Research, Business, Science and Technology Geothermal energy could be generated from captured CO2, study shows Discovery that the technology is viable moves it a step closer to becoming part of a ...

Published: September 20, 2021

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Published: September 14, 2021

Four leading researchers named to Royal Society of Canada | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness Four leading researchers named to Royal Society of Canada Innovators in women and children’s health, water safety, ...

Published: September 7, 2021

Sound Studies Institute relaunches with new student-designed website | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture Sound Studies Institute relaunches with new student-designed website BDes student Mikaela Yeo brings a fresh take on SSI’s innovation and creativity. Erik Einsiedel - 02 ...

Published: September 2, 2021

Osmar Zaïane awarded IEEE Senior member grade | Computing Science

Osmar Zaïane awarded IEEE Senior member grade Congratulations to Professor Osmar Zaïane for his elevation to the grade of IEEE Senior Member, an honor bestowed only to those who have made ...

Published: September 1, 2021

Jonathan Schaeffer elected to the CS-Can|Info-Can Board of Directors | Computing Science

Jonathan Schaeffer elected to the CS-Can|Info-Can Board of Directors 01 September 2021 Jonathan Schaeffer, professor with the Department of Computing Science, is elected to the CS-Can|Info-Can ...

Published: September 1, 2021

Pandemic isolation harder on introverts than extroverts, study suggests | Folio

Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness Pandemic isolation harder on introverts than extroverts, study suggests PhD student’s research adds to evidence that introverts may not have the ...

Published: August 31, 2021

Discovery of protein’s role in cell migration may improve understanding of how breast cancer spreads | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Discovery of protein’s role in cell migration may improve understanding of how breast cancer spreads Blocking a process involving a protein called BAD might ...

Published: August 31, 2021

U of A project aims to use AI to help patients with respiratory issues | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research U of A project aims to use AI to help patients with respiratory issues New wearable monitoring technology could get ahead of hospital ...

Published: August 26, 2021

Hiring Announcement: Director, Research Partners Network | U of A for Tomorrow

Hiring Announcement: Director, Research Partners Network 19 August 2021 We are pleased to announce that Julie Stephens has been appointed Director, Research Partners Network effective September 1.

Published: August 19, 2021

Robotics, AI key to faster cardiac ultrasound system under development | Folio

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Robotics, AI key to faster cardiac ultrasound system under development U of A diagnostic imaging and cardiology researchers team up with ...

Published: August 17, 2021

Nutrition researcher receives new funding to find out why diet affects immunity | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Nutrition researcher receives new funding to find out why diet affects immunity Catherine Field leads one of 23 U of A projects receiving $4.8 million through the ...

Published: August 11, 2021

Four Faculty of Science researchers receive funding for state-of-the-art research tools | Faculty of Science

Four Faculty of Science researchers receive funding for state-of-the-art research tools University of Alberta scientists awarded funding from the John R. Evans Leaders fund, through the Canada ...

Published: August 11, 2021

Awards & Accolades - June/July 2021 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Employees Students Instructors Awards & Accolades - June/July 2021 celebrating the achievements of faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 04 August 2021 International acclaim Congratulations ...

Published: August 4, 2021

Front-line battle against COVID-19 inspires innovative respirator project | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Front-line battle against COVID-19 inspires innovative respirator project Researchers in Canada and Mexico team up with industry partners to engineer a ...

Published: July 28, 2021

Dr. Vincent Agyapong Embraces New Challenge as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University | Psychiatry

Dr. Vincent Agyapong Embraces New Challenge as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University 23 July 2021 Dr. Vincent Agyapong Dr. Vincent Agyapong, a Clinical Professor in the ...

Published: July 23, 2021

The What, Why and How of Blended Learning

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Published: July 22, 2021

IPIA & KIAS Rapid Research Response on Residential Schools | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

IPIA & KIAS Rapid Research Response on Residential Schools 22 July 2021 This letter was originally sent by Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place (SKIPP) Signature Area and republished ...

Published: July 22, 2021

MACT Information Session - 3 August 2021 | Media and Technology Studies

MACT Information Session - 3 August 2021 22 July 2021 Thinking about a graduate degree in communications and technology? Join us on Tuesday 3 August at 6-7pm (MDT) for an online information ...

Published: July 22, 2021

Statement in support of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Release of Report Findings | Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology

Statement in support of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Release of Report Findings 15 July 2021 [Content Warning: This statement discusses child death; residential schools; colonialism; genocide; ...

Published: July 15, 2021

Research administration stream update | U of A for Tomorrow

Research administration stream update 13 July 2021 The research administration stream is currently focused on finalizing the components of the new service delivery model and onboarding the new ...

Published: July 13, 2021

Researcher wants to better equip young people to manage their financial futures | Folio

Society and Culture Research Researcher wants to better equip young people to manage their financial futures An educational psychologist at the University of Alberta is studying young people’s ...

Published: July 9, 2021

Update on the Academic Leaders Task Group | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2021 UAT updates July Update on the Academic Leaders Task Group UAlberta Update on the Academic Leaders Task Group Steven Dew - 08 July 2021 When President Flanagan announced the ...

Published: July 8, 2021

Study offers insight into why some people overestimate their abilities while others underestimate | Folio

Society and Culture, Research, Business Study offers insight into why some people overestimate their abilities while others underestimate Findings by U of A business professor could give leaders a ...

Published: July 8, 2021

Going the distance: Graduate reimagines the future of health care | Faculty of Science

Going the distance: Graduate reimagines the future of health care It started with a poster, but it soon became her noble cause. Katie Willis - 08 July 2021 Talwinder Punni (’16 BSc) co-founded ...

Published: July 8, 2021

U of A launches safe data-sharing and analytics platform to boost AI, machine learning and digital health research | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Health And Wellness U of A launches safe data-sharing and analytics platform to boost AI, machine learning and digital health research DARC helps researchers analyze larger amounts of ...

Published: July 7, 2021

Department of Psychiatry’s June 10th Research Day Event Featured a Total of 20 Presentations, Including Four by Psychiatry Residents | Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry’s June 10th Research Day Event Featured a Total of 20 Presentations, Including Four by Psychiatry Residents The Department of Psychiatry’s 19th annual Research Day event ...

Published: July 6, 2021

Have You Met... Simaan AbouRizk?

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Published: June 30, 2021

Indigenous experts grapple with next steps for site of Kamloops residential school | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture Indigenous experts grapple with next steps for site of Kamloops residential school Experts call for residential school survivor support, say at least 1 in 5 residential school ...

Published: June 30, 2021

BlackTalk Podcast | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

BlackTalk.ca Launched on May 25, 2021 Blacktalk is a podcast about the personal experiences of global Black experts and Black Canadians contextualized within the historical experience of being Black.

Published: June 29, 2021

Have you met Tracy Raivio? | Faculty of Science

Have you met Tracy Raivio? On July 1, Tracy Raivio will step into her new role as acting chair in the Department of Biological Sciences. Katie Willis - 29 June 2021 Tracy Raivio, pictured on ...

Published: June 29, 2021

Doctoral students' work recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association | Faculty of Education

Doctoral students' work recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association It’s with great pride that the Department of Elementary Education congratulates Kim Friesen Wiens on her award win. Kateryna ...

Published: June 29, 2021

Have you met Joerg Sander? | Faculty of Science

Have you met Joerg Sander? On July 1, Joerg Sander will step into his new role as interim chair in the Department of Computing Science. Katie Willis - 28 June 2021 Joerg Sander has been a faculty ...

Published: June 28, 2021

Meet the Graduate of Spring 2021: Krystyna Kongats, PhD (Health Promotion and Socio-behavioural Sciences) | Public Health

Students Meet the Graduate of Spring 2021: Krystyna Kongats, PhD (Health Promotion and Socio-behavioural Sciences) Shelby Soke - 24 June 2021 With two School of Public Health degrees now under her ...

Published: June 24, 2021

Advocating for community and communication | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Health And Wellness Students Society and Culture Advocating for community and communication Speech-language pathology student receives first-ever Rehab Med Indigenous graduate award 21 June 2021

Published: June 21, 2021

Grad mixes science with student journalism in quest for versatile skill set | Folio

Science and Technology, Society and Culture Grad mixes science with student journalism in quest for versatile skill set For Tom Ndekezi, university was a chance to gain practical skills not only ...

Published: June 18, 2021

Creative writing puts recent arts grad on unexpected journey of learning and healing | Folio

Society and Culture Creative writing puts recent arts grad on unexpected journey of learning and healing Chyana Marie Sage never thought she’d go to university. Now, she’s off to Columbia ...

Published: June 17, 2021

I have diabetes. Here’s why I’m glad I live in Alberta | Folio

Research Health And Wellness I have diabetes. Here’s why I’m glad I live in Alberta Eating right, exercising, finding the right care. Navigating life with diabetes is hard. Having access to the ...

Published: June 16, 2021

Research into how we retrieve memories could help treat people with PTSD and other anxiety disorders | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness Research into how we retrieve memories could help treat people with PTSD and other anxiety disorders Psychology researcher Peggy St. Jacques’s ...

Published: June 15, 2021

Have you met... Dr. Kyle Murray | Alberta School of Business

Have you met. Dr. Kyle Murray On July 1st, 2021, Kyle Murray will step up as Acting Dean of the Alberta School of Business. 10 June 2021 An award-winning teacher and researcher, Kyle earned his ...

Published: June 10, 2021

New AI research chair developing ‘21st-century stethoscope’ to make diagnosing injury and illness faster and easier | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research New AI research chair developing ‘21st-century stethoscope’ to make diagnosing injury and illness faster and easier Jacob Jaremko, who ...

Published: June 9, 2021

Can cannabis help with arthritis? U of A team funded by Alberta Innovates to develop decision tool for patients and health-care providers | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Can cannabis help with arthritis? U of A team funded by Alberta Innovates to develop decision tool for patients and health-care providers Self-medication and lack of ...

Published: June 9, 2021

Augustana celebrates 110 years: Drama | Augustana Campus

Augustana celebrates 110 years: Drama Explore the history of drama at Augustana with professor Paul "Sparky" Johnson. Murray Green, Camrose Booster - 07 June 2021 Augustana professor of drama, ...

Published: June 7, 2021

Opinion: For the sake of public health, make the U of A smoke-free | Public Health

Health And Wellness UAlberta Opinion: For the sake of public health, make the U of A smoke-free 04 June 2021 Recently, the University of Alberta joined 29 post-secondary institutions across Canada ...

Published: June 4, 2021

Indigenous experts grapple with next steps for site of Kamloops residential school | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture Indigenous experts grapple with next steps for site of Kamloops residential school Experts call for residential school survivor support, say at least 1 in 5 residential school ...

Published: June 3, 2021

Appointment of Vice-President (Research and Innovation)

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Published: June 2, 2021

From bench to bedside – Research that improves patient oral care | School of Dentistry

From bench to bedside – Research that improves patient oral care Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship - Kim Cuong Nguyen Cheryl Deslaurier - 31 May 2021 Medical Sciences-Radiology and ...

Published: May 31, 2021

Celebrating the achievements of the Department of East Asian Studies | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture Celebrating the achievements of the Department of East Asian Studies As Asian Heritage Month comes to a close, the Faculty of Arts proudly acknowledges the accomplishments of ...

Published: May 31, 2021

Statement regarding graves associated with the Kamloops Indian Residential School | Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology

Statement regarding graves associated with the Kamloops Indian Residential School 29 May 2021 UPDATED: June 24, 2021 [Content Warning: This statement discusses child death; residential schools; ...

Published: May 29, 2021

AI innovation will make thyroid ultrasounds faster and easier | Folio

Research, Business, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology AI innovation will make thyroid ultrasounds faster and easier FDA approves U of A spinoff company MEDO’s tool offering simpler, more ...

Published: May 28, 2021

That’s What I Call Big Thinking

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Published: May 27, 2021

Russ Greiner receives 2021 CAIAC Lifetime Achievement Award | Computing Science

Russ Greiner receives 2021 CAIAC Lifetime Achievement Award Professor Russ Greiner receives the highest honour bestowed by CAIAC, awarded to those who distinguished themselves through outstanding ...

Published: May 27, 2021

Dr. Bo (Cloud) Cao to Head New Study on Impact of Cannabis-Based Medications on Opioid Use Outcomes | Psychiatry

Dr. Bo (Cloud) Cao to Head New Study on Impact of Cannabis-Based Medications on Opioid Use Outcomes Gary Lamphier - 25 May 2021 Top: Dr. Bo Cao Bottom: Dr. Avininder Aulakh A new study headed by ...

Published: May 25, 2021

‘I want to use my voice; I have to speak out’: New podcast explores systemic racism, celebrates Black achievement | Folio

Society and Culture ‘I want to use my voice; I have to speak out’: New podcast explores systemic racism, celebrates Black achievement BlackTalk offers an “ethnic, modern, inclusive and informative ...

Published: May 21, 2021

Literary detective work leads to major book prize for U of A poet | Folio

Society and Culture Literary detective work leads to major book prize for U of A poet Iman Mersal has won the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award for her creative non-fiction novel recounting the ...

Published: May 21, 2021

Countdown to Congress: A Showcase of U of A Talent and Scholarship

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Published: May 19, 2021

Awards & Accolades - May 2021 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Students Employees Instructors Awards & Accolades - May 2021 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 18 May 2021 Outstanding in their field Dr. Marc Curial ...

Published: May 18, 2021

Common logics in oil and gas | Home

Society and Culture Business Research Common logics in oil and gas Understanding how organizations in the oil and gas sector have evolved over 80 years can help shape future directions for energy ...

Published: May 18, 2021

Addressing the gaps in diabetes care and screening on First Nations reserves | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Research Addressing the gaps in diabetes care and screening on First Nations reserves Researchers are using technology to enhance diabetes care on Alberta’s First Nations ...

Published: May 17, 2021

Have You Met...Bukola Salami?

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Published: May 13, 2021

Virtual Reality Technology Aimed at Preventing Vision Loss in People with Diabetes | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Virtual Reality Technology Aimed at Preventing Vision Loss in People with Diabetes 12 May 2021 Congratulations Dr. Karim Damji, Dr. Matthew Tennant, Rita Whitford and the whole KOVR team for your ...

Published: May 12, 2021

AI innovator named to Royal Society | Folio

Science and Technology AI innovator named to Royal Society U of A computing scientist Rich Sutton honoured by world’s oldest national scientific institution for pioneering contributions to machine ...

Published: May 10, 2021

U of A professor studies how ‘invisible’ racism in academia keeps the people who experience it on the margins | Folio

Society and Culture U of A professor studies how ‘invisible’ racism in academia keeps the people who experience it on the margins Shirley Anne Tate will share insights from more than a decade of ...

Published: May 7, 2021

WGS Professor Dr. Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika: Leadership Innovator | Women's and Gender Studies

WGS Professor Dr. Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika: Leadership Innovator 07 May 2021 In recognition of Canadian Innovation Week, the University of Alberta turns a spotlight on the ways that research is ...

Published: May 7, 2021

Algorithms for fairness and control in energy systems | Home

Science and Technology Research Algorithms for fairness and control in energy systems New energy sources and demands are putting fierce new pressures on our energy grid and, without adaptation, ...

Published: May 6, 2021

Know Thyself as a Virtual Reality Ethics E-Symposium | Research + Innovation

Know Thyself as a Virtual Reality Ethics E-Symposium This workshop is part of Know Thyself as a Virtual Reality (KTVR), an interdisciplinary project that focuses on the ethics and aesthetics of ...

Published: May 5, 2021

U of A precision health and entrepreneurship platforms get a boost to accelerate innovation | Folio

Science and Technology Business Research Health And Wellness U of A precision health and entrepreneurship platforms get a boost to accelerate innovation Projects funded by Alberta Innovates will ...

Published: May 3, 2021

Honors Student Duncan McCallum Receives Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award | Department of Philosophy

Honors Student Duncan McCallum Receives Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award Congratulations Duncan! 01 May 2021 We are pleased to announce that Philosophy Honors student Duncan McCallum ...

Published: May 1, 2021

DH undergraduate student receives AIM-HI stipend | School of Dentistry

DH undergraduate student receives AIM-HI stipend 01 May 2021 Dental hygiene student Terri Ward’s research project aimed at improving the oral healthcare of Metis Albertans is the successful ...

Published: May 1, 2021

Awards and Accolades - April 2021 | Alberta School of Business

Business Awards and Accolades - April 2021 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 30 April 2021 Faculty Excellence Congratulations to Madeline Toubiana who ...

Published: April 30, 2021

Chapters by two Faculty of Law professors appear in new collection | UAlberta Law

Chapters by two Faculty of Law professors appear in new collection Profs. Meshel and Raso publish new work on water disputes and data, respectively Sarah Kent - 29 April 2021 Assistant Professors ...

Published: April 29, 2021

Innovator Spotlight: Lazina Mckenzie

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Published: April 28, 2021

U of A archeologist helps Indigenous communities uncover their own stories | Folio

Research Science and Technology Society and Culture U of A archeologist helps Indigenous communities uncover their own stories New director of U of A institute sees her mission as reimagining the ...

Published: April 27, 2021

U of A named as one of Canada’s greenest employers for 13th straight year | Folio

Society and Culture U of A named as one of Canada’s greenest employers for 13th straight year Innovative programs bring together ideas from students, researchers and operations to save energy, ...

Published: April 26, 2021

Researchers hope AI can help diagnose depression more accurately | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Researchers hope AI can help diagnose depression more accurately Project taps into big data to determine the factors involved and develop a ...

Published: April 22, 2021

Innovator Spotlight: Jacob Jaremko

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Published: April 22, 2021

Innovative fitness program encourages kids with heart disease or transplants to train safely at home | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Innovative fitness program encourages kids with heart disease or transplants to train safely at home U of A cardiologists, computing scientists team up to build video ...

Published: April 19, 2021

Researchers modelling full impact of pandemic restrictions to prepare for next public health crisis | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Researchers modelling full impact of pandemic restrictions to prepare for next public health crisis U of A health economist leads team developing model to predict ...

Published: April 14, 2021

Study sheds light on accessibility on popular Whyte Avenue commercial corridor | Folio

Society and Culture Research Business Study sheds light on accessibility on popular Whyte Avenue commercial corridor Findings reveal barriers that create inequities where some people can access ...

Published: April 14, 2021

U of A research could help diagnose prostate cancer severity more accurately | Folio

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research U of A research could help diagnose prostate cancer severity more accurately Research collaboration focuses on gene mutations to predict risk ...

Published: April 13, 2021

Resident Research Subcommittee Has Played a Key Role in Expanding the Department of Psychiatry’s Research Culture | Psychiatry

Resident Research Subcommittee Has Played a Key Role in Expanding the Department of Psychiatry’s Research Culture 12 April 2021 Top: Dr. Dr. Maryana Kravtsenyuk, Middle: Dr. Reji Thomas; Bottom: ...

Published: April 12, 2021

Pandemic has proven that in-person academic conferences aren’t the only option, say researchers | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology Pandemic has proven that in-person academic conferences aren’t the only option, say researchers Exclusively face-to-face gatherings are a luxury ...

Published: April 9, 2021

A career of one’s own | Alberta School of Business

Society and Culture Business A career of one’s own Women from the Alberta School of Business discuss the mentorship they have received from other women, and the positive impact it has had on their ...

Published: April 9, 2021

Innovator Spotlight: Jana Rieger

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Published: April 8, 2021

Research targets faster, safer source of islet cells for people with Type 1 diabetes | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness Research targets faster, safer source of islet cells for people with Type 1 diabetes U of A researchers are harnessing AI to analyze patients’ ...

Published: April 8, 2021

Shaping the future of personalized health care

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Published: April 1, 2021

U of A spinoff company named Edmonton Startup of the Year | Folio

Science and Technology, Business, Health And Wellness U of A spinoff company named Edmonton Startup of the Year True Angle Medical Technologies recognized for success of life-changing device that ...

Published: March 31, 2021

Faculty of Arts Celebrates Fifteen Teaching, Learning and Research Award Winners | Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts Celebrates Fifteen Teaching, Learning and Research Award Winners Arts Community recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students, faculty, and staff with annual awards ...

Published: March 31, 2021

Researchers craft AI-based tool that detects bipolar disorder at earlier stages | Folio

Health And Wellness Research Science and Technology Researchers craft AI-based tool that detects bipolar disorder at earlier stages New machine learning model spots subtle early signs, could make ...

Published: March 30, 2021

Dr. Deb Verhoeven, Canada 150 Chair in Gender and Informatics, Research on Gender Imbalance in the Film Industry Featured on the SSHRC Website | Women's and Gender Studies

Dr. Deb Verhoeven, Canada 150 Chair in Gender and Informatics, Research on Gender Imbalance in the Film Industry Featured on the SSHRC Website 30 March 2021 Although gender inequity in the film ...

Published: March 30, 2021

Gender imbalance in the film industry | Media and Technology Studies

Gender imbalance in the film industry Collecting the right data to solve inequity 30 March 2021 Nance Ackerman, Ariella Pahlke and Teresa MacInnes, co-directors of the documentary Conviction, an ...

Published: March 30, 2021

Local not-for-profit with U of A roots runs cancer clinical trials around the world | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Local not-for-profit with U of A roots runs cancer clinical trials around the world Building on game-changing breast cancer trials, TRIO now testing drugs for breast, ...

Published: March 30, 2021

Local not-for-profit with U of A roots runs cancer clinical trials around the world | Department of Oncology

Local not-for-profit with U of A roots runs cancer clinical trials around the world Gillian Rutherford - 30 March 2021 Building on game-changing breast cancer trials, TRIO now testing drugs for ...

Published: March 30, 2021

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Published: March 29, 2021

Provincial cannabis marketing shows governments taking cautious approach: study | Folio

Business Society and Culture Research Provincial cannabis marketing shows governments taking cautious approach: study Marketing of sales after legalization suggests most provinces sought to ...

Published: March 25, 2021

Prof. Jennifer Raso publishes chapter on AI and administrative law | UAlberta Law

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Published: March 25, 2021

Interim Dean Appointments: Faculties of Engineering, Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and Rehabilitation Medicine

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Published: March 25, 2021

Innovation never stops: Campus Sustainability Grants program 2020 | Facilities & Operations

Campus Sustainability Grants program 2020 Engineering, urban planning, education, business, medicine and dentistry—the grants program over 2020-21 featured diverse projects from faculty and ...

Published: March 24, 2021

FoMD researchers receive $13.7 million from CIHR | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research FoMD researchers receive $13.7 million from CIHR New project grants helping to push frontiers of knowledge Ryan O'Byrne - 23 March 2021 The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has ...

Published: March 23, 2021

Innovation | News

Science and Technology Society and Culture Health And Wellness Great ideas change the world, but ideas need a push forward. At the University of Alberta, we know that push has never been more ...

Published: March 23, 2021

Project examines security and industrial impact of receding sea ice in the Arctic | Faculty of Science

Project examines security and industrial impact of receding sea ice in the Arctic Physical oceanographer Paul Myers receives new funding from Canada’s Department of National Defence and NSERC.

Published: March 22, 2021

Recording a Benchmark: Unpacking the U of A’s First Workforce Diversity Census

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Published: March 18, 2021

‘Germ hunters’ discover rare lung disease in rural Alberta | Folio

Research Health And Wellness ‘Germ hunters’ discover rare lung disease in rural Alberta Fungal infection linked to bats has made the province home, according to researchers with Alberta Precision ...

Published: March 18, 2021

Nurse Researcher Honoured with International Hall of Fame Award

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Published: March 17, 2021

Students convert physics lessons to practical use with undergraduate research projects | Physics

Research Students Students convert physics lessons to practical use with undergraduate research projects Research is messier than portrayed in textbooks, but its rewards include honing new skills ...

Published: March 16, 2021

Sandra Bucerius Named Henry Marshall Tory Chair

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Published: March 12, 2021

Announcing the Acting Dean of Science

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Published: March 11, 2021

Graduate student uses technology to support Indigenous language learning | Folio

Society and Culture, Science and Technology Graduate student uses technology to support Indigenous language learning After finding few digital resources available, Delaney Lothian decided to ...

Published: March 10, 2021

A more equitable Edmonton: UAlberta scientist leads review of zoning bylaws through lens of human rights | Faculty of Science

A more equitable Edmonton: UAlberta scientist leads review of zoning bylaws through lens of human rights Faculty of Science researcher receives funding for research on municipal zoning bylaws in ...

Published: March 8, 2021

Department of Psychiatry’s Graduate Program Attracts Diverse Range of Student Researchers from Around the Globe | Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry’s Graduate Program Attracts Diverse Range of Student Researchers from Around the Globe The Department of Psychiatry Graduate Program attracts Master’s and Doctoral level ...

Published: March 4, 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021

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Published: March 4, 2021

Nursing professor leading international research to support vulnerable migrant children | Folio

Society and Culture, Research Nursing professor leading international research to support vulnerable migrant children Expanded research network in 12 countries will help health-care providers and ...

Published: March 3, 2021

U of A physicist helping build next-generation particle detector to shed new light on dark matter | Physics

Science and Technology Research U of A physicist helping build next-generation particle detector to shed new light on dark matter Aksel Hallin and his team will put their pioneering expertise to ...

Published: March 3, 2021

New equipment will help U of A scientists create compounds that could power the future | Folio

Research, Science and Technology New equipment will help U of A scientists create compounds that could power the future Greater ability to define characteristics of new materials will further ...

Published: March 3, 2021

Powerful new microscope will enable physicists to advance the science of the very fast and very small | Folio

Research, Science and Technology Powerful new microscope will enable physicists to advance the science of the very fast and very small Investment in cutting-edge research tools will put the U of A ...

Published: March 3, 2021

U of A physicist helping build next-generation particle detector to shed new light on dark matter | Folio

Research, Science and Technology U of A physicist helping build next-generation particle detector to shed new light on dark matter Aksel Hallin and his team will put their pioneering expertise to ...

Published: March 3, 2021

New funding could help Alberta scientists unlock the quantum internet | Folio

Science and Technology, Research New funding could help Alberta scientists unlock the quantum internet New and upgraded nano-fabrication facilities at U of A and University of Calgary will help ...

Published: March 3, 2021

U of A-led space mission propelled by significant new funding | Folio

Science and Technology, Research U of A-led space mission propelled by significant new funding Mission to assess effects of space radiation on Earth’s climate will open up scientific and economic ...

Published: March 3, 2021

U of A team receives new funding to advance understanding of misfolded proteins linked with dementia | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness U of A team receives new funding to advance understanding of misfolded proteins linked with dementia Infrastructure upgrades will allow scientists to build on ...

Published: March 3, 2021

Equipment upgrades will boost innovative metabolomics research linking environmental exposures with health outcomes | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Equipment upgrades will boost innovative metabolomics research linking environmental exposures with health outcomes Infrastructure funding will support U of A-led ...

Published: March 3, 2021

New funding gives U of A innovation a major boost | News

New funding gives U of A innovation a major boost On March 3, the federal government announced significant new funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support infrastructure needs ...

Published: March 3, 2021

CFI funds major study of the health impact of medications taken during pregnancy | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness CFI funds major study of the health impact of medications taken during pregnancy Project collaborators, including U of A’s Padma Kaul, will build a database with information on ...

Published: March 3, 2021

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Compiled by Ross Neitz - 26 February 2021 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving ...

Published: February 26, 2021

U of A scientist named one of the world’s top AI researchers to watch | Faculty of Science

U of A scientist named one of the world’s top AI researchers to watch Computing scientist Martha White is recognized as an outstanding early career researcher by Institute of Electrical and ...

Published: February 26, 2021

Targeting new therapeutic options for chronic pain | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Health And Wellness Targeting new therapeutic options for chronic pain U of A research shows a growth factor may hold a key to reducing dependence on opioid treatments, which carry ...

Published: February 26, 2021

Recap of Ask SET Anything: IT Edition | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2021 UAT updates February Recap of Ask SET Anything: IT Edition UAlberta Recap of Ask SET Anything: IT Edition Todd Gilchrist - 25 February 2021 Last Friday, the SET team hosted another ...

Published: February 25, 2021

DeepMind champions diversity in AI with new graduate scholarship program at U of A | Folio

Science and Technology DeepMind champions diversity in AI with new graduate scholarship program at U of A Newly announced scholarships will support computing science students from under- ...

Published: February 22, 2021

Master’s Student Medard Adu Researches the Effectiveness of Technology-Enabled Mental Health Support Services | Psychiatry

Master’s Student Medard Adu Researches the Effectiveness of Technology-Enabled Mental Health Support Services Medard Adu got his first taste of Edmonton’s bone-chilling winter weather when an ...

Published: February 18, 2021

U of A researchers launch program to diagnose genetic diseases in children | Folio

Science and Technology Health And Wellness U of A researchers launch program to diagnose genetic diseases in children Precision health pilot aims to improve care for Alberta patients living with ...

Published: February 18, 2021

Computing science students take on sustainability projects in hackathon | Faculty of Science

Computing science students take on sustainability projects in hackathon CMPUT 401 event gives students opportunity to practice hands-on skills, teamwork, and develop computing solutions to real- ...

Published: February 17, 2021

Awards & Accolades - February 2021 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Employees Students Awards & Accolades - February 2021 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 17 February 2021 U of A neuroscientist Maria Ioannou is among ...

Published: February 17, 2021

Hope wins as final buzzer sounds at World's Longest Hockey Game | Department of Oncology

Hope wins as final buzzer sounds at World's Longest Hockey Game Alex Antoneshyn - 15 February 2021 University of Alberta oncologist John Mackey is quoted in this story about how 40 people took ...

Published: February 15, 2021

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

UAlberta FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Ross Neitz - 08 February 2021 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving the ...

Published: February 8, 2021

World’s Longest Hockey Game aims to move 10 years of cancer research closer to the goal line | Folio

Health And Wellness World’s Longest Hockey Game aims to move 10 years of cancer research closer to the goal line Annual fundraising effort to support clinical trial of precision drug developed at ...

Published: February 4, 2021

Recap of Ask SET Anything: Finance Edition | U of A for Tomorrow

Updates 2021 UAT updates February Recap of Ask SET Anything: Finance Edition UAlberta Recap of Ask SET Anything: Finance Edition Todd Gilchrist - 04 February 2021 On Monday, the SET team hosted ...

Published: February 4, 2021

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Public Health

International Day of Women and Girls in Science Today we celebrate our female faculty who are leaders in public health research. Nisa Drozdowski 04 February 2021 Each year on February 11 we mark ...

Published: February 4, 2021

U of A teams up with West African universities to foster next generation of global scholars and leaders | Folio

Society and Culture U of A teams up with West African universities to foster next generation of global scholars and leaders Multidisciplinary project will provide training and mentorship to help ...

Published: February 3, 2021

Computing scientist recognized for lifetime of work in AI | Faculty of Science

Computing scientist recognized for lifetime of work in AI Jonathan Schaeffer has received a lifetime achievement award from CS-Can | Info-Can. Katie Willis - 02 February 2021 In recognition of his ...

Published: February 2, 2021

Joel Gehman appointed director of the Canadian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility | Alberta School of Business

Joel Gehman appointed director of the Canadian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility Gehman shares his plans as he embarks on the new role. Lynda Vang 02 February 2021 Newly appointed ...

Published: February 2, 2021

Financial strain top source of worry in COVID-19 mental health crisis: public health researcher | Public Health

Health And Wellness Research Financial strain top source of worry in COVID-19 mental health crisis: public health researcher Candace Nykiforuk, associate professor at the School of Public Health, ...

Published: February 2, 2021

Alberta Real Estate Foundation gift supports healthier homes and communities | Public Health

Health And Wellness Research Alberta Real Estate Foundation gift supports healthier homes and communities Looking forward to pandemic recovery, an online toolkit will help Albertans identify ...

Published: February 2, 2021

Financial strain top source of worry in COVID-19 mental health crisis: public health researcher | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Financial strain top source of worry in COVID-19 mental health crisis: public health researcher U of A expert studies tools for recovery ranging from tax clinics to ...

Published: February 2, 2021

COMMENTARY: Black History Month at the U of A | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture COMMENTARY: Black History Month at the U of A The growing enthusiasm to celebrate BHM also means asking difficult questions about inequities Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika - 01 ...

Published: February 1, 2021

Awards and Accolades - January 2021 | Alberta School of Business

Business Awards and Accolades - January 2021 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 29 January 2021 Faculty Excellence Congratulations to Dean Joseph Doucet, ...

Published: January 29, 2021

Announcement: Acting Deans — School of Business and Faculty of Nursing

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Published: January 29, 2021

Arts-based education helps Indigenous youth see themselves as leaders | Folio

Society and Culture Arts-based education helps Indigenous youth see themselves as leaders Drawing on drama techniques can create more meaningful learning experiences for youth, says U of A ...

Published: January 29, 2021

Virtual clinic pilot sees success in Pincher Creek | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Virtual clinic pilot sees success in Pincher Creek U of A spinoff company launches MedROAD virtual clinic in Alberta, making long-distance health care a ...

Published: January 28, 2021

Machine learning tool used to predict early symptoms of schizophrenia in relatives of patients | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Machine learning tool used to predict early symptoms of schizophrenia in relatives of patients Researchers develop AI tool to analyze brain ...

Published: January 26, 2021

Announcing the 2020 Precision Health Seed Grant Award Recipients | Precision Health Signature Area

Science and Technology Health And Wellness Research Announcing the 2020 Precision Health Seed Grant Award Recipients Five teams will propel innovative research ideas hoping to develop larger-scale ...

Published: January 22, 2021

Awards & Accolades - January 2021 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Instructors Students Employees Awards & Accolades - January 2021 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 20 January 2021 Dr. Lori West is Director, Alberta ...

Published: January 20, 2021

Target of new cancer treatment valid for breast as well as blood cancers: study | Department of Oncology

Target of new cancer treatment valid for breast as well as blood cancers: study Gillian Rutherford - 20 January 2021 One more piece of the puzzle has fallen into place behind a new drug whose anti ...

Published: January 20, 2021

New drug that could treat aggressive forms of cancer created at U of A | Department of Oncology

New drug that could treat aggressive forms of cancer created at U of A Andrea Dion - 20 January 2021 EDMONTON -- The University of Alberta is touting a new drug that could treat breast and blood ...

Published: January 20, 2021

Target of new cancer treatment valid for breast as well as blood cancers: study | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Target of new cancer treatment valid for breast as well as blood cancers: study Results reinforce rationale for clinical trials expected to begin in May. January 20, ...

Published: January 20, 2021

Newly named AI chairs will help advance game-changing research at U of A | Folio

Health And Wellness Society and Culture Science and Technology Research Newly named AI chairs will help advance game-changing research at U of A Twelve of the U of A’s top experts in artificial ...

Published: January 19, 2021

State-of-the-art sonic lab will help U of A researchers shape the sound of things to come | Folio

Society and Culture Science and Technology State-of-the-art sonic lab will help U of A researchers shape the sound of things to come Sound3 Lab will support innovative research on designing ...

Published: January 18, 2021

Room to Grow | University of Alberta International

Room to Grow Partnership with RWTH Aachen University expands through joint research seed funding initiative UAlberta International - 13 January 2021 Dr. Leluo Guan (R) with a colleague in a ...

Published: January 13, 2021

Podcast draws on U of A expertise to explore how AI will shape society | Folio

Health And Wellness Science and Technology Society and Culture Podcast draws on U of A expertise to explore how AI will shape society In “AI4Society Dialogues,” top experts explain why artificial ...

Published: January 12, 2021

Celebrating Peter Kules 100th Birthday | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Celebrating Peter Kules 100th Birthday 06 January 2021 Today KIAS celebrates the 100th birthday of one of our founding donors, Peter Kule. Peter’s philanthropy has touched lives in Edmonton, ...

Published: January 6, 2021

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Compiled by Ross Neitz - 04 January 2021 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving ...

Published: January 4, 2021

Awards and Accolades - December 2020 | Alberta School of Business

Business Awards and Accolades - December 2020 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 31 December 2020 Faculty Excellence The Annual Faculty Fellowship ...

Published: December 31, 2020

2020 Canada Research Chairs

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Published: December 17, 2020

Two faculty members named Canada Research Chairs | Faculty of Science

Two faculty members named Canada Research Chairs Linglong Kong and Christopher Sturdy will receive new funding through the Government of Canada’s Canada Research Chair program. Katie Willis - 17 ...

Published: December 17, 2020

20 stories that defined the University of Alberta in 2020 | Folio

Research, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Business 20 stories that defined the University of Alberta in 2020 In a year of unprecedented challenges, the people of ...

Published: December 17, 2020

Black Diaspora Studies scholar Shirley Anne Tate named Canada Research Chair | Faculty of Arts

Research Society and Culture Black Diaspora Studies scholar Shirley Anne Tate named Canada Research Chair Tate’s CRC Project to Confront Intersectional Institutional Racism in Universities Donna ...

Published: December 17, 2020

Canada Research Chair a twofold boon for U of A expert in women’s entrepreneurship | Folio

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Research Canada Research Chair a twofold boon for U of A expert in women’s entrepreneurship For business professor Jennifer ...

Published: December 16, 2020

Industry ready: New master’s program will train the data scientists of tomorrow | Faculty of Science

Industry ready: New master’s program will train the data scientists of tomorrow A master’s in modelling, data, and predictions will prepare graduates for work in industry or government as data ...

Published: December 16, 2020

U of A professor helps Indigenous communities tap into research rooted in their traditions | Folio

Research, Society and Culture U of A professor helps Indigenous communities tap into research rooted in their traditions As the newly named Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Governance, Dr. ...

Published: December 16, 2020

Women face higher risk of death or heart failure following a heart attack: study | Folio

Research Health And Wellness Women face higher risk of death or heart failure following a heart attack: study Gap is closing, but U of A researchers find women are still given fewer tests and ...

Published: December 15, 2020

2020 Year in Review | Alberta School of Business

2020 Year in Review A look back on the most significant stories from the Alberta School of Business. Lynda Vang 15 December 2020 A new year is upon us and we welcome 2021 with open arms. Goodbye ...

Published: December 15, 2020

The Faculty of Arts' Research Stories of the Year | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture Research The Faculty of Arts' Research Stories of the Year Here are the research stories of 2020: Donna McKinnon - 14 December 2020 The complex problems of the 21st century — ...

Published: December 14, 2020

2020 in Review: Fine Arts Stories of the Year | Faculty of Arts

Society and Culture 2020 in Review: Fine Arts Stories of the Year The Fine Arts continued to persevere despite several setbacks this year Erik Einsiedel - 10 December 2020 In 2020, the pandemic ...

Published: December 10, 2020

Business students take learning from class to corporate world | Folio

Business, Science and Technology, Society and Culture Business students take learning from class to corporate world Access to online platform gives students, professors and partner companies a way ...

Published: December 9, 2020

Collaborative research helps communities reach their healthiest potential | Public Health

Collaborative research helps communities reach their healthiest potential The Centre for Healthy Communities is tackling complex social problems that will positively impact public health outcomes ...

Published: December 8, 2020

Leading researcher brings big data to fight for gender equity in film industry | Folio

Society and Culture, Research Leading researcher brings big data to fight for gender equity in film industry Deb Verhoeven will use new SSHRC funding to illuminate power structures and inform ...

Published: December 8, 2020

U of A venture mentoring service helps entrepreneurs navigate the unknowns | Folio

Business, Science and Technology U of A venture mentoring service helps entrepreneurs navigate the unknowns ThresholdImpact VMS manager and entrepreneur Lazina McKenzie helps bring the collective ...

Published: December 3, 2020

Event: Webinar | Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research

Ageing Society in the Era of Pandemics: Approaches in Japan and Canada PTJC Webinar 3: Applying AI in COVID-19 03 December 2020 Date Monday, December 14, 2020 | 3:00 pm (MST) Tuesday, December 15, ...

Published: December 3, 2020

New UAlberta-developed augmented reality app helps Canadians manage mental health during COVID-19 | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Health And Wellness Science and Technology UAlberta New UAlberta-developed augmented reality app helps Canadians manage mental health during COVID-19 YOU-AR-OK provides users with a virtual ...

Published: December 3, 2020

2020 Celebration of Service and Excellence Awards

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Published: December 2, 2020

Archeologist uses science to counter misconceptions of Indigenous peoples | Folio

Society and Culture Archeologist uses science to counter misconceptions of Indigenous peoples For Maggie Spivey-Faulkner, unearthing evidence is the best way to change public perceptions—and ...

Published: December 2, 2020

Innovative company creates ‘synthetic cities’ to help solve future problems before they happen | Folio

Science and Technology Business Innovative company creates ‘synthetic cities’ to help solve future problems before they happen Powered by U of A grads, RunWithIt Synthetics uses machine learning ...

Published: December 1, 2020

Awards and Accolades - November 2020 | Alberta School of Business

Business Awards and Accolades - November 2020 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 30 November 2020 Faculty Excellence Congratulations to Christopher ...

Published: November 30, 2020

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Compiled by Ross Neitz - 27 November 2020 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving ...

Published: November 27, 2020

Transforming student, teacher experience with revitalized classrooms | Alberta School of Business

Business Transforming student, teacher experience with revitalized classrooms Generous donation results in renovations of two Alberta School of Business learning spaces. Brea Elford 25 November 2020

Published: November 25, 2020

Physicists acknowledged for industry partnership examining passive seismic data in Alberta | Physics

Science and Technology Research Physicists acknowledged for industry partnership examining passive seismic data in Alberta Professor Mirko van der Baan received the NSERC Synergy Award for his ...

Published: November 19, 2020

Machine learning uncovers missing information about ethnicity and Aboriginal status in population health data: study | Folio

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Machine learning uncovers missing information about ethnicity and Aboriginal status in population health data: study U of ...

Published: November 18, 2020

Medical resident and master’s grad develops virtual tools to help surgeons correct skull defects in babies | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Medical resident and master’s grad develops virtual tools to help surgeons correct skull defects in babies With her third U of A degree, Émilie ...

Published: November 18, 2020

Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Farnel | School of Library and Information Studies

Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Farnel Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Farnel, a candidate in the Interdisciplinary PhD program, for successfully defending her thesis! 16 November 2020 Sharon Farnel, ...

Published: November 16, 2020

Portable headband with EEG technology may help diagnosis of stroke patients | Faculty of Science

Portable headband with EEG technology may help diagnosis of stroke patients New wearable technology by University of Alberta scientists could help improve the speed and accuracy of stroke diagnosis.

Published: November 12, 2020

Portable headband with EEG technology may help diagnosis of stroke patients | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Portable headband with EEG technology may help diagnosis of stroke patients New wearable tech by U of A scientists could help improve the ...

Published: November 11, 2020

Physicists acknowledged for industry partnership examining passive seismic data in Alberta | Folio

Science and Technology Business Physicists acknowledged for industry partnership examining passive seismic data in Alberta U of A professor Mirko van der Baan receives NSERC Synergy Award for work ...

Published: November 10, 2020

Tenure & Promotion | Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Tenure & Promotion Please join me in congratulating Jeff Birchall, Josh Evans, Monireh Faramarzi and Matt Steele-MacInnis, all of whom were unanimously awarded tenure and promotion at the Faculty ...

Published: November 9, 2020

Celebrating staff: Matthew Pietrosanu | Faculty of Science

Celebrating staff: Matthew Pietrosanu Meet Matthew Pietrosanu, statistical consultant in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. Katie Willis - 06 November 2020 Matthew Pietrosanu ...

Published: November 6, 2020

How stigma makes pandemics worse for marginalized groups | Folio

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness How stigma makes pandemics worse for marginalized groups COVID-19 isn’t affecting everyone equally, says U of A diversity expert who recommends ways to ...

Published: November 5, 2020

Alona Fyshe receives 2020 Edmonton Edify Recognition "Top 40 under 40" | Computing Science

Alona Fyshe receives 2020 Edmonton Edify Recognition "Top 40 under 40" Assistant Professor Alona Fyshe is recognized as one of Edmonton's Top 40 under 40 for bringing Edmonton recognition through ...

Published: November 2, 2020

Martha White awarded 2020 IEEE AI's 10 to Watch | Computing Science

Martha White awarded 2020 IEEE AI's 10 to Watch Congratulations to Associate Professor Martha White for being selected as one of 10 top candidates for the 2020 IEEE AI's 10 to Watch! 01 November 2020

Published: November 1, 2020

Psychology Departmental Seminar Talk Dr. Ehsan Hashemi | Psychology

Psychology Departmental Seminar Talk Dr. Ehsan Hashemi 30 October 2020 Cooperative Control for Autonomous Systems: An Opportunity for Human-Robot Collaboration Dr. Ehsan Hashemi (Mechanical ...

Published: October 30, 2020

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

UAlberta Health And Wellness Students Research Science and Technology FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry By ROSS NEITZ - 30 October 2020 This ...

Published: October 30, 2020

U of A expert helps develop national framework for K-12 computer science curriculum | Folio

Society and Culture U of A expert helps develop national framework for K-12 computer science curriculum Teaching guide aims to give students across Canada an earlier introduction to essential ...

Published: October 29, 2020

Message from the Chair | Physics

Message from the Chair - October 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we do things on campus, but it has not stopped research and teaching activities in the Department of Physics. Mauricio ...

Published: October 28, 2020

More training, education needed to fight systemic racism in public institutions, say Black scholars at U of A | Folio

Society and Culture More training, education needed to fight systemic racism in public institutions, say Black scholars at U of A Black scholars at the University of Alberta and elsewhere have ...

Published: October 27, 2020

National francophone immigration week | Campus Saint-Jean

National francophone immigration week Campus Saint-Jean will take part in the 2020 edtion with a series of seminars, everyday from noon to 1 pm. 27 October 2020 The University of Alberta's Campus ...

Published: October 27, 2020

Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone | Campus Saint-Jean

Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone Le Campus Saint-Jean participe à l'édition 2020 avec une série de séminaires tous les jours de de midi à 13h. 27 October 2020 Le Campus Saint-Jean de ...

Published: October 27, 2020

Creating ethical AI from Indigenous perspectives | Folio

Society and Culture Creating ethical AI from Indigenous perspectives Guest speaker Jason Edward Lewis, a design and computation arts expert, says AI is being developed with built-in biases.

Published: October 23, 2020

New chair offers new opportunities for Noga | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Employees New chair offers new opportunities for Noga After years of pushing cardiac imaging services forward in Edmonton, Michelle Noga takes on a new role that will help her dive further into ...

Published: October 23, 2020

AI could offer big energy savings for office towers, says U of A researcher | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Society and Culture AI could offer big energy savings for office towers, says U of A researcher Computing scientist Omid Ardakanian is working on software to make ...

Published: October 21, 2020

Awards & Accolades - October 2020 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Students Instructors UAlberta Employees Awards & Accolades - October 2020 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 21 October 2020 For all humankind

Published: October 21, 2020

U of A experts honoured with prestigious national fellowship | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Instructors U of A experts honoured with prestigious national fellowship Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry professors Justin Ezekowitz, Arya Sharma recognized among Canada’s top health ...

Published: October 21, 2020

Changing the Way We Do Business | Alberta School of Business

Changing the Way We Do Business Alberta School of Business to offer direct admission from high school beginning in 2022. 21 October 2020 UPDATED: October 13, 2021 Not Business As Usual Big changes ...

Published: October 21, 2020

Supporting Digital Literacy and Local Innovation with Northern and Indigenous Communities | Faculty of Arts

Supporting Digital Literacy and Local Innovation with Northern and Indigenous Communities Community-led, inclusive research key to success says Killam Accelerator Award recipient Rob McMahon Donna ...

Published: October 19, 2020

‘Mobile therapist’ technology shows promise in helping cancer patients regain ability to swallow | Folio

Business, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology ‘Mobile therapist’ technology shows promise in helping cancer patients regain ability to swallow U of A rehabilitation medicine researcher ...

Published: October 15, 2020

Wearable EEG technology gives insight into child development in Malawi | Faculty of Science

Wearable EEG technology gives insight into child development in Malawi Graduate student Daniel Robles helps to kick off longitudinal study on long-term child development with wearable EEG technology.

Published: October 15, 2020

Six U of A innovations that changed the world | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology Six U of A innovations that changed the world University of Alberta researchers have been driving discovery and innovation for more than 100 ...

Published: October 15, 2020

AI pilot project aims to make water treatment greener, more efficient and less expensive | Folio

Science and Technology, Research AI pilot project aims to make water treatment greener, more efficient and less expensive U of A computing scientists working with Edmonton tech company and town of ...

Published: October 15, 2020

Meet the 2020 Killam Laureates

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Published: October 14, 2020

Wearable tech will help people manage multiple sclerosis | Folio

Business Health And Wellness Research Science and Technology Wearable tech will help people manage multiple sclerosis U of A researchers, precision health company team up to develop sensor small ...

Published: October 14, 2020

Two PhD students honoured with prestigious Dorothy J. Killam Memorial Graduate Prize | Faculty of Science

Two PhD students honoured with prestigious Dorothy J. Killam Memorial Graduate Prize Albert Remus Rosana and Cassandra Wilkinson received $50,000 over the next two years to support their studies.

Published: October 14, 2020

U of A mentorship program helps Black high-schoolers succeed in university | Folio

Health And Wellness U of A mentorship program helps Black high-schoolers succeed in university Program pairs youth with students and professors to give them a head start on academic skills—and ...

Published: October 8, 2020

Call for Consultation: Dean of Students Review Committee

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Published: October 8, 2020

Orange Shirt Day | School of Dentistry

Orange Shirt Day The University-led initiative honours residential school survivors 05 October 2020 On September 20th, we wore our Orange Shirts to remember the harm caused to the First Peoples of ...

Published: October 5, 2020

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness UAlberta Students Research Commentary FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry By ROSS NEITZ - 02 October 2020 This is a ...

Published: October 2, 2020

International artists create music from blended genres | Faculty of Arts

International artists create music from blended genres Online collective music from the TranceCultural Orchestra bridges cultural divisions and COVID-19 isolation Erik Einsiedel - 01 October 2020

Published: October 1, 2020

We Saw It Coming | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Illustration by Miracle Studios New Trail 100 We Saw It Coming We dug through the New Trail archives and found articles that ...

Published: September 29, 2020

New sound laboratory to be the first of its kind at UAlberta | Faculty of Arts

New sound laboratory to be the first of its kind at UAlberta The Sound3 Lab opens new opportunities for high quality recordings, experiments and remote fieldwork. Erik Einsiedel - 28 September 2020

Published: September 28, 2020

Book Launch — Superfluous Women: Feminism, Art, and Revolution in Twenty-First-Century Ukraine | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Book Launch — Superfluous Women: Feminism, Art, and Revolution in Twenty-First-Century Ukraine 28 September 2020 ... TIME: 4:00 P.M. (MST) Zoom registration (click here) The round-table ...

Published: September 28, 2020

Indigenous Archaeology Collective webinar: "An Archaeology of Redress and Restorative Justice" | Department of Anthropology

Indigenous Archaeology Collective webinar: "An Archaeology of Redress and Restorative Justice" Featured Panelist: Kisha Supernant, PhD, Director, Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology 28 ...

Published: September 28, 2020

Institutional Racism | Intersections of Gender

IG in Conversation: Institutional Racism 25 September 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. In light of the global protests against anti- ...

Published: September 25, 2020

Institutional Racism | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

IG in Conversation: Institutional Racism 25 September 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. In light of the global protests against anti- ...

Published: September 25, 2020

Meet the Inaugural Cohort of Kule Scholars

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Published: September 24, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: D. Lorne Tyrrell | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Pandemic Perspectives: D. Lorne Tyrrell What surprised the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology’s founding director over the past nine months? Ryan O'Byrne - 23 September 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic ...

Published: September 23, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Dr. Carole Estabrooks | Faculty of Nursing

UAlberta Health And Wellness Research Pandemic Perspectives: Dr. Carole Estabrooks University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing researcher advocates for better care of Canada’s senior citizens amidst ...

Published: September 22, 2020

Dr. Justin Ezekowitz and Dr. Arya Sharma elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) | Department of Medicine

Health And Wellness Dr. Justin Ezekowitz and Dr. Arya Sharma elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) 22 September 2020 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Justin Ezekowitz, ...

Published: September 22, 2020

Message from the Chair - Computing Science | Faculty of Science

Message from the Chair - Computing Science Chair of the Department of Computing Science Mario Nascimento shares a message with alumni. Mario Nascimento - 21 September 2020 Chair of the Department ...

Published: September 21, 2020

Message from the Chair - Physics | Physics

Message from the Chair - Physics Chair of the Department of Physics Mauricio Sacchi shares a message with alumni. Mauricio Sacchi - 21 September 2020 Professor and chair of the Department of ...

Published: September 21, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Lawrence Richer | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Research Health And Wellness Pandemic Perspectives: Lawrence Richer Q & A about lessons learned in COVID-19 and research. Laura Vega - 18 September 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted ...

Published: September 18, 2020

COVID-19-Fighting Tools | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close istock / getty images Discovery COVID-19-Fighting Tools Innovators aren’t holding their breath for a vaccine — they’re tackling ...

Published: September 17, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Dean Eurich | Public Health

Pandemic Perspectives: Dean Eurich How is a School of Public Health epidemiologist and chronic disease management expert helping marginalized communities manage the impact of the global pandemic?

Published: September 17, 2020

To Navigate Societal Challenges, the Future is Arts | Faculty of Arts

To Navigate Societal Challenges, the Future is Arts The Faculty of Arts’ Alumni Week(end): Campus To Couch Edition Donna McKinnon - 17 September 2020 Todd Hirsch ('89 BA,Hons) is often referred to ...

Published: September 17, 2020

Congratulations to Eva Revitt for Winning the Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Award | School of Library and Information Studies

Congratulations to Eva Revitt for Winning the Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Award Congratulations Eva Revitt, who recently completed a PhD in Educational Policy Studies, for winning the ...

Published: September 17, 2020

Awards & Accolades - September | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Students Instructors Research Awards & Accolades - September 2020 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 16 September 2020 Alumni ...

Published: September 16, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Lynora Saxinger | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Pandemic Perspectives: Lynora Saxinger How is the U of A infectious disease specialist addressing misinformation during the global pandemic? Kirsten Bauer - 16 September 2020

Published: September 16, 2020

Littoral Zone: turning active user data into works of art | Faculty of Arts

Littoral Zone: turning active user data into works of art MFA candidate Daniel Evans used five years of his own location tracking data to create prints, 3D sculptures and a virtual reality ...

Published: September 15, 2020

The next big thing: Killam Accelerator Research Award funds early-career computing scientist | Faculty of Science

The next big thing: Killam Accelerator Research Award funds early-career computing scientist Martha White receives Killam award—and funding—to recognize and build her research in machine learning.

Published: September 11, 2020

Fighting back with precision health | Faculty of Science

Fighting back with precision health Four new projects at the University of Alberta are using computing science to combat COVID-19. Katie Willis - 11 September 2020 This illustration, created at ...

Published: September 11, 2020

Financial intelligence | Faculty of Science

Financial intelligence Meet the minds behind the next big movement in money—artificial intelligence. Andrew Lyle - 11 September 2020 Statisticians and faculty members Bei Jiang (left) and Linglong ...

Published: September 11, 2020

The value of educational breadth | Faculty of Science

The value of educational breadth Alumni Perspectives with Jack Newton ('01 BSc(Spec), '05 MSc). Jack Newton - 11 September 2020 Alumnus Jack Newton shares his perspective on the value of ...

Published: September 11, 2020

Leveraging artistic methods with interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle social and climate justice | Faculty of Arts

Leveraging artistic methods with interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle social and climate justice Natalie Loveless inducted into the Royal Society of Canada for advances in research-creation.

Published: September 10, 2020

Our 5 Favourite Things We Learned From a Century of New Trail

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Published: September 9, 2020

Worse birth outcomes, higher maternal risk factors for pregnancies in Alberta’s poorest rural regions: study | Folio

Health And Wellness, Research Worse birth outcomes, higher maternal risk factors for pregnancies in Alberta’s poorest rural regions: study Researchers identify gradients of risk for preterm births ...

Published: September 9, 2020

Shaping the future of inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis and management | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Science and Technology Research Shaping the future of inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis and management PhD student investigates role of artificial intelligence in ...

Published: September 4, 2020

Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous-Engaged Research and Scholarship | Intersections of Gender

Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous-Engaged Research and Scholarship 02 September 2020 On July 24, 2020, Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place (SKIPP) and Intersections of Gender ...

Published: September 2, 2020

Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous-Engaged Research and Scholarship | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous-Engaged Research and Scholarship 02 September 2020 On July 24, 2020, Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place (SKIPP) and Intersections of Gender ...

Published: September 2, 2020

A new frame of mind: EEG headsets transform learning for neuroscience students | Faculty of Science

A new frame of mind: EEG headsets transform learning for neuroscience students Donation of 50 wearable EEG headsets is bringing modern neuroscience research to undergraduate psychology students at ...

Published: September 2, 2020

FAB Gallery re-opens with Littoral Zone and Formed | Faculty of Arts

FAB Gallery re-opens with Littoral Zone and Formed Two featured exhibits are based on human themes of existence, and the mediation between physical and digital worlds. Erik Einsiedel - 02 ...

Published: September 2, 2020

For 36 Years, Our House has Helped Thousands of Men to Overcome the Devastation of Alcohol and Drug Addiction | Psychiatry

For 36 Years, Our House has Helped Thousands of Men to Overcome the Devastation of Alcohol and Drug Addiction 01 September 2020 Mark MacKenzie, Executive Director, Our House He had his first drink ...

Published: September 1, 2020

COVID-19 has changed psychiatry forever: researchers | Folio

Health And Wellness COVID-19 has changed psychiatry forever: researchers Alberta has capacity, experience to lead the way in the new field of “crisis psychiatry,” say U of A psychiatrists.

Published: September 1, 2020

Increasing the bandwidth for computing science education | Faculty of Education

Increasing the bandwidth for computing science education With an increase in learning online, and youth sharing TikTok dances, one education professor and her colleagues are advocating for more ...

Published: September 1, 2020

Awards and Accolades - July/August 2020 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - July/August 2020 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. 31 August 2020 Faculty Excellence Paul Messinger, Associate Professor

Published: August 31, 2020

Five questions about graduate studies at UAlberta this fall | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Five questions about graduate studies at UAlberta this fall From supervision to scholarships, here's what to look for during this unprecedented term FGSR Staff - 31 August 2020 The University of ...

Published: August 31, 2020

CIUS Round Table on the protests in Belarus | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

CIUS Round Table on the protests in Belarus 28 August 2020 The results of the 2020 presidential election in Belarus provoked ongoing massive protests against the incumbent, Alexander Lukashenko.

Published: August 28, 2020

Can diabetes screening improve the long-term health of women’s hearts? | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Can diabetes screening improve the long-term health of women’s hearts? Padma Kaul investigates diabetes, gender and heart connection as new CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chair in ...

Published: August 21, 2020

Challenging the Arts community to think creatively and collaboratively | Faculty of Arts

Challenging the Arts community to think creatively and collaboratively Carrie Smith embraces new role as Vice-Dean, Faculty of Arts Donna McKinnon - 20 August 2020 Carrie Smith is used to change.

Published: August 20, 2020

Awards & Accolades - August 2020 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Health And Wellness Awards & Accolades - August 2020 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students Kirsten Bauer - 19 August 2020 Congratulations to the outstanding researchers, ...

Published: August 19, 2020

Researchers aim to use machine learning to improve diagnosis, treatment of mental illness | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness Researchers aim to use machine learning to improve diagnosis, treatment of mental illness Brain imaging database among 16 U of A projects ...

Published: August 18, 2020

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | Chemistry

Society and Culture Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 14 August 2020 The Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the University of Alberta’s Department of Chemistry The ...

Published: August 14, 2020

Canadians with disabilities face barriers to financial security, researchers find | Folio

Research, Society and Culture, Health And Wellness Canadians with disabilities face barriers to financial security, researchers find Study shows those living with disabilities average 25 per cent ...

Published: August 4, 2020

Solutions for oil wells and society | Home

Solutions for oil wells and society Future Energy Systems researcher Juliana Leung is using subsurface engineering to find a social solution for our oil addiction Catherine Tays - 31 July 2020 The ...

Published: July 31, 2020

Congratulations to the 2020 SSHRC Recipients! | Department of History, Classics, and Religion

Congratulations to the 2020 SSHRC Recipients! 29 July 2020 SSHRC Insight Development Grant Support research in its initial stages. The grants enable the development of new research questions, as ...

Published: July 29, 2020

Tough-on-crime anti-drug moralizing does a disservice to Canadians | Folio

Commentary Tough-on-crime anti-drug moralizing does a disservice to Canadians Harsh prison sentences don't deter drug use, say sociologists who argue for decriminalizing possession of personal ...

Published: July 29, 2020

Finding common ground on climate change | Home

Finding common ground on climate change Future Energy Systems Principal Investigator Arman Hemmati talks about the facts of Climate Change during TEDx UAlberta Kenneth Tam, Catherine Tays - 27 ...

Published: July 27, 2020

2020 SSHRC Competition Results Announced | Faculty of Arts

2020 SSHRC Competition Results Announced A complete list of academic and student funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Donna McKinnon - 23 July 2020 Earlier this month, ...

Published: July 23, 2020

Scientists build model for detecting early signs of depression in text | Faculty of Science

Scientists build model for detecting early signs of depression in text Researchers share the first study to illustrate specific linguistic representation in depressive language. Katie Willis - 23 ...

Published: July 23, 2020

Have You Met…Adam Sweet?

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Published: July 23, 2020

Scientists build machine learning model for detecting early signs of depression in text | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Scientists build machine learning model for detecting early signs of depression in text Computer algorithm that identifies linguistic clues ...

Published: July 23, 2020

Long-term study reveals unique insights into how we change as we age | Folio

Research, Society and Culture Long-term study reveals unique insights into how we change as we age Landmark 35-year research project has yielded surprising findings about happiness, relationships, ...

Published: July 23, 2020

U of A researchers make real-time tumour tracking in radiation therapy five times faster | Folio

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness U of A researchers make real-time tumour tracking in radiation therapy five times faster Improving ability to track mobile tumours in real ...

Published: July 22, 2020

U of A launches criminology think tank | Folio

Society and Culture U of A launches criminology think tank New research centre will bring together perspectives of people who work in the criminal justice system and those who experience it. July ...

Published: July 21, 2020

COVID-19 may spread more than two metres through the air in some indoor areas, say experts | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness COVID-19 may spread more than two metres through the air in some indoor areas, say experts Recent evidence no cause for panic, says U of A ...

Published: July 21, 2020

Awards and Accolades - June to July 2020 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - June to July 2020 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 15 July 2020 Leadership in transition This month we recognize three ...

Published: July 15, 2020

COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence | Intersections of Gender

IG in Conversation: COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence 15 July 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On July 15, 2020, IG had a discussion ...

Published: July 15, 2020

COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

IG in Conversation: COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence 15 July 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On July 15, 2020, IG had a discussion ...

Published: July 15, 2020

Welcome Dr. Simone Pfleger and Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack | Women's and Gender Studies

Welcome Dr. Simone Pfleger and Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack! Dr Michelle Meagher - 14 July 2020 Friends and colleagues, It's my distinct pleasure to announce that Dr. Simone Pfleger and Dr. Lana ...

Published: July 14, 2020

Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers focus on reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission | Faculty of Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers focus on reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission Alisha Kadam - 13 July 2020 A few professors and their research teams from the department of ...

Published: July 13, 2020

Success begets success in crowdfunding—but so does falling just short, study shows | Folio

Society and Culture, Business, Research Success begets success in crowdfunding—but so does falling just short, study shows If entrepreneurs can’t follow in the footsteps of blockbuster ideas, they ...

Published: July 10, 2020

Why some people are immune from scandal—until they’re not | Folio

Commentary Why some people are immune from scandal—until they’re not Media play a role in determining whether bad behaviour makes public figures fall from grace, say management experts. July 10, ...

Published: July 10, 2020

Public acceptance of protective masks growing in Canada | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture Public acceptance of protective masks growing in Canada Rapid shift in perception shows people are heeding public health advice—and points to ...

Published: July 8, 2020

Call for Papers: "Cities in Limbo: Katerynoslav–Dnipropetrovsk–Dnipro and Aleksandrovsk–Zaporizhzhia" | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Call for Papers: "Cities in Limbo: Katerynoslav–Dnipropetrovsk–Dnipro and Aleksandrovsk–Zaporizhzhia" 07 July 2020 Call for Papers: Special Issue of the East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies " ...

Published: July 7, 2020

An extraordinary Chair through extraordinary times | Faculty of Education

An extraordinary Chair through extraordinary times After five years, Toni Samek is proud to hand off a ‘brightly lit’ SLIS torch Scott Lingley - 07 July 2020 On June 30, her last day as Chair of ...

Published: July 7, 2020

Coexisting with carnivores: Understanding how bears adjust to live with humans | Faculty of Science

Coexisting with carnivores: Understanding how bears adjust to live with humans Study by a team of ecologists from western Canada provides an in-depth look at how grizzly bears learn to coexist ...

Published: July 6, 2020

Grizzly bears pay a high price to coexist with humans, new research shows | Folio

Research, Science and Technology Grizzly bears pay a high price to coexist with humans, new research shows Bears gradually become nocturnal to avoid contact with people, but many die before ...

Published: July 6, 2020

Continuing the Tradition of Community Engaged Scholarship

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Published: July 2, 2020

Farewell from Dr. Carrie Smith | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Farewell from Dr. Carrie Smith 30 June 2020 Dear MLCS Friends, 2020, quite the year to be transitioning roles in the university. It is truly tempting to open this brief farewell with a quip about ...

Published: June 30, 2020

Examining the ethics of AI: Welcoming Nidhi Hegde to the Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science

Examining the ethics of AI: Welcoming Nidhi Hegde to the Faculty of Science Associate Professor Nidhi Hegde focuses her research on understanding privacy and ethics in artificial intelligence.

Published: June 30, 2020

SLIS Accreditation Renewed by the American Library Association | School of Library and Information Studies

SLIS Accreditation Renewed by the American Library Association ALA Committee on Accreditation renews the School's MLIS program accreditation for an unprecedented eight years. Next review scheduled ...

Published: June 30, 2020

Convocation '20: Ravia Dhaliwal | Women's and Gender Studies

Convocation '20: Ravia Dhaliwal Dr Michelle Meagher - 30 June 2020 In June 2020, Ravia Dhaliwal graduated from the Faculty of Arts with a Combined Honors degree in Women’s and Gender Studies and ...

Published: June 30, 2020

Mathematical biologist honoured for contributions to research and scholarship | Faculty of Science

Mathematical biologist honoured for contributions to research and scholarship Professor Mark Lewis receives the University of Alberta’s J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research for 2020.

Published: June 26, 2020

Canadian prisons in the time of COVID-19: Recommendations for the pandemic and beyond | Folio

Commentary Canadian prisons in the time of COVID-19: Recommendations for the pandemic and beyond Short-term measures to protect workers and inmates during pandemic could lead to rethinking ...

Published: June 26, 2020

Local musician exposes roots of racism through song | Folio

Society and Culture Local musician exposes roots of racism through song As an artist and an academic, Arsh Khaira explores the power of music to overcome divisions. June 26, 2020 By Geoff Mcmaster

Published: June 26, 2020

Teaching statistics in a brave new world | Faculty of Science

Teaching statistics in a brave new world Assistant Professor Adam Kashlak is focused on engaging students remotely in the upcoming academic year. Katie Willis - 26 June 2020 Adam Kashlak, ...

Published: June 26, 2020

Intersectionality, COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers | Intersections of Gender

IG in Conversation: Intersectionality, COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers 24 June 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On June 24, 2020, Dr. ...

Published: June 24, 2020

Farewell to Dean Lesley Cormack

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Published: June 24, 2020

U of A wildfire expert to head up national research network | Folio

Science and Technology U of A wildfire expert to head up national research network New $5-million federal investment will bring together top wildfire scientists to help improve understanding of ...

Published: June 24, 2020

Rehab Med researcher helps clients take pride in their voices | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Health And Wellness Society and Culture Research Rehab Med researcher helps clients take pride in their voices U of A study explores communication cues to help transgender individuals achieve the ...

Published: June 24, 2020

Intersectionality, COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

IG in Conversation: Intersectionality, COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers 24 June 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On June 24, 2020, Dr. ...

Published: June 24, 2020

Student Spotlight: Higinio Fernández-Sánchez, recipient of the 2019-2020 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship | Faculty of Nursing

Health And Wellness UAlberta Students Research Student Spotlight: Higinio Fernández-Sánchez, recipient of the 2019-2020 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral student at the Faculty of ...

Published: June 22, 2020

National Indigenous History Month: A Time for Deep Learning and Reflection

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Published: June 18, 2020

How robots could help injured workers recover | Folio

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness How robots could help injured workers recover Training robots to guide people through simulated tasks could improve return-to-work evaluations ...

Published: June 18, 2020

Online Round-Table Discussion | The Builders of Ukrainian Studies in North America. The Generation of 1919: Omeljan Pritsak, George Luckyj, and Ivan Lysiak Rudnytsky | Monday, 29 June 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) | Canadian Institute of Uk

Online Round-Table Discussion | The Builders of Ukrainian Studies in North America. The Generation of 1919: Omeljan Pritsak, George Luckyj, and Ivan Lysiak Rudnytsky | Monday, 29 June 2020 | 9:00 ...

Published: June 17, 2020

Defunding police a movement whose time has come | Folio

Commentary Defunding police a movement whose time has come Reallocating some police funding to social workers, making body cameras mandatory would reduce incidents of unnecessary violence against ...

Published: June 17, 2020

UAlberta business research benefits from $780,000 in funding | Alberta School of Business

UAlberta business research benefits from $780,000 in funding Alberta School of Business researchers among nationwide recipients in federal grants program. 17 June 2020 Alberta School of Business ...

Published: June 17, 2020

The "Cérémonie de la Lumière" celebrated the achievements of Campus Saint-Jean's Class of 2020 | Campus Saint-Jean

The "Cérémonie de la Lumière" celebrated the achievements of Campus Saint-Jean's Class of 2020 The traditional Cérémonie de la Lumière took place virtually and is now available to view. 16 June 2020

Published: June 16, 2020

Journée de célébration des Finissantes et Finissants 2020 au Campus Saint-Jean | Campus Saint-Jean

Journée de célébration des Finissantes et Finissants 2020 au Campus Saint-Jean La Cérémonie de la Lumière traditionnelle s'est déroulée virtuellement et est désormais disponible à visionner. 16 ...

Published: June 16, 2020

Congratulations to the class of Spring 2020 | Faculty of Science

Congratulations to the class of Spring 2020 Ioanis Nikolaidis, Acting Chair of the Department of Computing Science, shares a message of congratulations to Faculty of Science students on the ...

Published: June 12, 2020

Members of Faculty of Science community lost in Flight PS752 receive posthumous degrees | Faculty of Science

Members of Faculty of Science community lost in Flight PS752 receive posthumous degrees Remembering Pouneh Gorji, Arash Pourzarabi, Saba Saadat, and Sara Saadat News Staff - 11 June 2020

Published: June 11, 2020

LISSA President Earns AALL Scholarship | School of Library and Information Studies

LISSA President Earns AALL Scholarship Join us in congratulating SLIS student and LISSA president 2020-2021 Kaia MacLeod on her receipt of a George A. Strait Minority Scholarship & Fellowship from ...

Published: June 10, 2020

Flipping the classroom: Teaching chemistry in September 2020 | Faculty of Science

Flipping the classroom: Teaching chemistry in September 2020 Hear from chemist James Harynuk on how undergraduate chemistry courses will look this fall Katie Willis - 09 June 2020 James Harynuk, ...

Published: June 9, 2020

Convocation ‘20: Andrew McWhinney | Faculty of Arts

Convocation ‘20: Andrew McWhinney Social Justice Through a Literary Lens Donna McKinnon - 09 June 2020 Like many undergraduate students, Andrew McWhinney’s initial plan for his degree changed when ...

Published: June 9, 2020

Introducing the AI4Society Signature Area

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Published: June 4, 2020

Abram Hindle selected for the 2020 science fellowship at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton | Computing Science

Abram Hindle selected for the 2020 science fellowship at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton Associate Professor Abram Hindle is recognized as one of northern Alberta's outstanding researchers! 04 ...

Published: June 4, 2020

Community-minded scientists named science fellows at TELUS World of Science Edmonton | Faculty of Science

Community-minded scientists named science fellows at TELUS World of Science Edmonton Abram Hindle and Lauren Guillette named the latest scientists-in-residence at local science centre. Katie ...

Published: June 4, 2020

Convocation ‘20: Liam Wadsworth | Faculty of Arts

Convocation ‘20: Liam Wadsworth Weaving Stories from the Past Donna McKinnon - 01 June 2020 From a fascination with science and history to the discovery that the real world was “far more ...

Published: June 1, 2020

Online Book Discussion |Yaroslav Hrytsak “Ivan Franko and His Community” | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Online Book Discussion |Yaroslav Hrytsak “Ivan Franko and His Community” 29 May 2020 In this Ukrainian bestseller, now available in English for the first time, Yaroslav Hrytsak examines the first ...

Published: May 29, 2020

Dentistry and immigrant children: the challenges they face | School of Dentistry

Dentistry and immigrant children: the challenges they face A recent study identifies struggles that are common to all health disciplines as well as a few that are unique to dentistry. Jessalyn ...

Published: May 29, 2020

COVID-19, Racism, and Masculinity | Intersections of Gender

IG in Conversation: COVID-19, Racism, and Masculinity 29 May 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On May 29, 2020, IG had a discussion with ...

Published: May 29, 2020

COVID-19, Racism, and Masculinity | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

IG in Conversation: COVID-19, Racism, and Masculinity 29 May 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On May 29, 2020, IG had a discussion with ...

Published: May 29, 2020

UAlberta International hosts Humboldt Foundation Information Session | University of Alberta International

UAlberta International hosts Humboldt Foundation Information Session On May 20th 2020 an online information session on the Humboldt research fellowships was organized by the Humboldt Foundation ...

Published: May 29, 2020

Biophysicist launches drug resistance research program | Physics

Science and Technology Health And Wellness Research Biophysicist launches drug resistance research program As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the world, citizens are more conscious than ever of the ...

Published: May 28, 2020

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. ROSS NEITZ - 28 May 2020 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty of ...

Published: May 28, 2020

Medo.ai app could 'democratize' medical imaging | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Medo.ai app could 'democratize' medical imaging A University of Alberta spinoff company is hoping its new technology to analyze ultrasound images will make diagnosing health problems possible even ...

Published: May 27, 2020

The U of A's Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is responding to the COVID-19 crisis | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

The U of A's Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is responding to the COVID-19 crisis The University of Alberta's Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology was set up in 2010 to be ready for a moment just ...

Published: May 27, 2020

Researchers aim to find out whether COVID-19 can spread through ventilation systems | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Researchers aim to find out whether COVID-19 can spread through ventilation systems U of A buildings to serve as “living lab” for study on ...

Published: May 27, 2020

App promises to improve pain management in dementia patients | Faculty of Science

App promises to improve pain management in dementia patients AI for health: Helping health-care practitioners see pain more clearly Katie Willis - 26 May 2020 University of Alberta computing ...

Published: May 26, 2020

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients | Folio

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients Computing scientists aim to help health-care workers assess pain symptoms often ...

Published: May 26, 2020

COVID-19 could reduce wildfire risk this season, says expert | Folio

Science and Technology COVID-19 could reduce wildfire risk this season, says expert Humans account for up to 80 per cent of Alberta’s wildfires in May, but that’s likely to change this year as ...

Published: May 21, 2020

U of A grad student designs game to help people overcome fear of spiders | Folio

Research, Science and Technology U of A grad student designs game to help people overcome fear of spiders Augmented reality game lets users see and touch virtual spiders that get more realistic as ...

Published: May 20, 2020

Three Undergraduate Students in the BA Honors History Program Awarded the Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award | Department of History, Classics, and Religion

Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award Winners 20 May 2020 Congratulations to our Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Summer Research Award Winners: Teagan Cameron (Ann McDougall, supervisor).

Published: May 20, 2020

Researchers aim to find out whether wastewater gives early warning of COVID-19 cases in communities | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Researchers aim to find out whether wastewater gives early warning of COVID-19 cases in communities U of A expert helping lead national pilot project to ...

Published: May 19, 2020

Fighting back with precision health: New AI projects poised to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic | Faculty of Science

Fighting back with precision health: New AI projects poised to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic Funding for four UAlberta research projects will support drug discovery, data collection, at-risk groups ...

Published: May 15, 2020

Chernobyl’s legacy led to fall of Soviet Union, improved safety | Folio

Society and Culture Chernobyl’s legacy led to fall of Soviet Union, improved safety New interest in Chernobyl prompts U of A historian to reflect on 1986 nuclear disaster. May 15, 2020 By Brent ...

Published: May 15, 2020

COVID-19 contact tracing reveals ethical tradeoffs between public health and privacy | Folio

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture COVID-19 contact tracing reveals ethical tradeoffs between public health and privacy Using smartphones to track possible infection is ethical—as long as it ...

Published: May 13, 2020

Dogs can detect traces of gasoline down to one billionth of a teaspoon | Faculty of Science

Dogs can detect traces of gasoline down to one billionth of a teaspoon Study provides lowest estimate of sensitivity limit for canine-and-handler teams detecting traces of gasoline during arson ...

Published: May 12, 2020

Dogs can sniff out traces of gasoline down to a billionth of a teaspoon | Folio

Science and Technology, Research Dogs can sniff out traces of gasoline down to a billionth of a teaspoon Dogs’ super-sensitive noses set “very challenging target” for lab tests to detect traces of ...

Published: May 12, 2020

A Common Quest | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close At Home A Common Quest How video games keep people connected By Anna Holtby May 11, 2020 The newly released video game Animal ...

Published: May 11, 2020

University of Alberta cancer drug secures funding for human trials | Department of Oncology

University of Alberta cancer drug secures funding for human trials Jay Rosove Video Journalist - 07 May 2020 A possible new cancer treatment developed at the University of Alberta is expected to ...

Published: May 7, 2020

Cancer drug developed at University of Alberta funded for human trials | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness Cancer drug developed at University of Alberta funded for human trials Angel investors step up with $5 million to support testing of new blood cancer treatment. May ...

Published: May 6, 2020

Innovation, industry, and bright ideas | Faculty of Science

Innovation, industry, and bright ideas Inaugural Idea Fund program awards cash prizes to extracurricular student projects with support from AltaML. Andrew Lyle - 05 May 2020 Team members behind a ...

Published: May 5, 2020

Faster tools we all need | Home

Faster tools we all need Machine learning will accelerate carbon capture technology development - and more Catherine Tays - 05 May 2020 Imagine a future where the carbon dioxide we produce is ...

Published: May 5, 2020

Her Excellency Larisa Galadza and His Excellency Andriy Shevchenko | Canada-Ukraine Cooperation: Promoting Euro-Atlantic Security | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Her Excellency Larisa Galadza and His Excellency Andriy Shevchenko | Canada-Ukraine Cooperation: Promoting Euro-Atlantic Security 02 May 2020 Friday, 8 May 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mountain ...

Published: May 2, 2020

Collaboration helps speed the way for a new Alberta clinical trial to fight COVID-19 | Pediatrics

Collaboration helps speed the way for a new Alberta clinical trial to fight COVID-19 Tamara Vineberg - 01 May 2020 Pediatric neurologist Lawrence Richer is part of a provincial research team ...

Published: May 1, 2020

Awards and Accolades - April 2020 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - April 2020 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. Alberta School of Business - 30 April 2020 Faculty Excellence Sarah Moore, Recipient ...

Published: April 30, 2020

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. ROSS NEITZ - 30 April 2020 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty of ...

Published: April 30, 2020

What you need to know about managing chronic medical conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic | Folio

Health And Wellness What you need to know about managing chronic medical conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic U of A infectious disease specialist explains why underlying conditions and old age ...

Published: April 29, 2020

Scientist searches for drug to prevent novel coronavirus from replicating | Faculty of Science

Scientist searches for drug to prevent novel coronavirus from replicating Nearly $400k in emergency funding supports research by physicist Michael Woodside. Katie Willis - 27 April 2020 Michael ...

Published: April 27, 2020

U of A scientist searches for drug to prevent novel coronavirus from replicating | Folio

Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology U of A scientist searches for drug to prevent novel coronavirus from replicating Biophysicist aims to identify already approved drugs that ...

Published: April 27, 2020

Online Symposium | Ukraine’s economy: An equation with many variables | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Online Symposium | Ukraine’s economy: An equation with many variables 24 April 2020 Friday, 1 May 2020 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Organized and hosted online at the University of ...

Published: April 24, 2020

Mapping key areas for conservation could help plants and animals survive climate change | Folio

Commentary Mapping key areas for conservation could help plants and animals survive climate change Conservation biologists model likely effects of climate change in North America to pinpoint ...

Published: April 23, 2020

U of A economists see COVID-19 as global problem in our backyard | Folio

Business, Society and Culture U of A economists see COVID-19 as global problem in our backyard From policy responses to implications on the global scale, researchers are closely watching an ...

Published: April 21, 2020

Recently developed remote medical assessment tool could help flatten the COVID-19 curve | Folio

Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Recently developed remote medical assessment tool could help flatten the COVID-19 curve MedROAD, a virtual clinic originally developed to ...

Published: April 21, 2020

Virtual clinic has potential to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 | Faculty of Science

Virtual clinic has potential to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 University of Alberta computing scientists prepare to deploy MedROAD, a virtual clinic tailored to address the pandemic. Katie ...

Published: April 21, 2020

What’s certain about (caribou) death and taxes? | Home

What’s certain about (caribou) death and taxes? Future Energy Systems HQP Zhanji Zhang focused his Masters on using economics to try to save the caribou, and the answer may lie in avoiding taxes

Published: April 17, 2020

Aaron Stanton: Applying theory to real world problems | Physics

Science and Technology Aaron Stanton: Applying theory to real world problems Aaron Stanton's undergraduate degree in Geophysics got him work around the world. He returned for his PhD to delve into ...

Published: April 16, 2020

Congratulations to Dr. Astrid Ensslin | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Congratulations to Dr. Astrid Ensslin Micah True - 15 April 2020 Dr. Astrid Ensslin has just been named a recipient of FGSR's "Great Supervisor Award." According to FGSR's description of the award ...

Published: April 15, 2020

IG in Conversation: COVID-19 and Gender with Dr. Amy Kaler | Intersections of Gender

IG in Conversation: COVID-19 and Gender with Dr. Amy Kaler 15 April 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On April 15, Dr. Susanne Luhmann, ...

Published: April 15, 2020

IG in Conversation: COVID-19 and Gender with Dr. Amy Kaler | Institute for Intersectionality Studies

IG in Conversation: COVID-19 and Gender with Dr. Amy Kaler 15 April 2020 The IG in Conversation series uses intersectional expertise to explore emerging issues. On April 15, Dr. Susanne Luhmann, ...

Published: April 15, 2020

Alberta study investigates impact of early hydroxychloroquine intervention on patients battling COVID-19 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Alberta study investigates impact of early hydroxychloroquine intervention on patients battling COVID-19 Collaborative provincial research project to study effectiveness of early treatment option.

Published: April 14, 2020

Eighteenth-Century Ukraine: New Perspectives on Social, Cultural, and Intellectual History | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Eighteenth-Century Ukraine: New Perspectives on Social, Cultural, and Intellectual History The articles selected for this volume reflect new developments in the study of eighteenth-century ...

Published: April 12, 2020

What we’ve learned from the Spanish flu—and what we haven’t | Folio

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness What we’ve learned from the Spanish flu—and what we haven’t Public and political responses to COVID-19 bear some striking similarities to 1918 influenza ...

Published: April 8, 2020

Why some local businesses will get through COVID-19 better than others | Folio

Business, Society and Culture Why some local businesses will get through COVID-19 better than others Family firms and retailers with online presence more likely to survive economic standstill and ...

Published: April 8, 2020

China’s Global Aid Blitz and “Mask Diplomacy” | China Institute

China’s Global Aid Blitz and “Mask Diplomacy” Tom Alton - 08 April 2020 Background China is reporting very few locally transmitted instances of COVID-19, with new cases increasingly linked to ...

Published: April 8, 2020

Mechanical engineering's COVID-19 research efforts | Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical engineering's COVID-19 research efforts Faculty and researchers in Mechanical Engineering are making substantial contributions to the pandemic efforts. Andre McDonald with Robyn Braun - ...

Published: April 6, 2020

COVID-19 | News

COVID-19 Research at the University of Alberta As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to spread, affecting billions of people and every facet of life, the University of Alberta is here to help.

Published: April 2, 2020

This Month in Photos: Work from Home Edition

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Published: April 2, 2020

Celebrating teaching and research excellence | Faculty of Education

Celebrating teaching and research excellence And the winners of the 2020 Teaching and Research Awards in the Faculty of Education are. 31 March 2020 The Teaching and Research Awards ceremony ...

Published: March 31, 2020

New drug could potentially offer better treatment for chronic heart failure | Folio

Health And Wellness New drug could potentially offer better treatment for chronic heart failure Global effort led by U of A’s Canadian VIGOUR Centre leads to potential first-in-class treatment to ...

Published: March 30, 2020

Dr. Ulana Suprun | COVID-19: How will the pandemic impact Ukraine’s fledgling healthcare reforms? | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Dr. Ulana Suprun | COVID-19: How will the pandemic impact Ukraine’s fledgling healthcare reforms? Where: CIUS Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/canadian.institute.of.ukrainian.studies) Zoom ...

Published: March 28, 2020

Congratulations to three teaching award recipients | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Congratulations to three teaching award recipients Dr. Carrie Smith - 25 March 2020 Congratulations to the following teaching award winners: Dr. Sathya Rao recipient of the 2020 CSL Instructor ...

Published: March 25, 2020

Doris Kule (1921 - 2020) | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Doris Kule (1921 - 2020) Beloved teacher, philanthropist passes away. Donna McKinnon - 19 March 2020 Earlier this week, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Doris Kule, Canadian ...

Published: March 19, 2020

Former Queen’s dean of law to become 14th president of the University of Alberta | Folio

Society and Culture Former Queen’s dean of law to become 14th president of the University of Alberta Bill Flanagan will start his new duties July 1, 2020, taking over from outgoing president David ...

Published: March 19, 2020

Announcing the University of Alberta’s 14th President

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Published: March 19, 2020

ECE Professor named fellow of Alberta's Energy Futures Lab | Faculty of Engineering

ECE Professor named fellow of Alberta's Energy Futures Lab Dr. Petr Musilek will work with EFL toward their Alberta 2050 vision Robyn Braun - 11 March 2020 The Energy Futures Lab's 2050 vision for ...

Published: March 11, 2020

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Ross Neitz - 28 February 2020 This is a roundup of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty ...

Published: February 28, 2020

Faculty projects garner $3.8 million in CIHR funding | Pediatrics

Faculty projects garner $3.8 million in CIHR funding Tamara Vineberg - 27 February 2020 Georg Schmolzer is one of the faculty members who has received funding from the Canadian Institute for ...

Published: February 27, 2020

One smart apple: Does consuming fruit during pregnancy improve cognition in babies? | Faculty of Science

One smart apple: Does consuming fruit during pregnancy improve cognition in babies? Study by UAlberta scientists explores in greater depth the effect on infant cognition of drinking fruit juice ...

Published: February 27, 2020

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies’ brain development, new study confirms | Folio

Health And Wellness Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies’ brain development, new study confirms Followup to 2016 study by U of A scientists strengthens evidence for link between fruit ...

Published: February 27, 2020

2020 Celebration of Research | Faculty of Arts

2020 Celebration of Research Final two Signature Areas of Research and Creative Collaboration to be announced Donna McKinnon - 26 February 2020 The Faculty of Arts and the Kule Institute for ...

Published: February 26, 2020

Using AI to combat gender and ethnic bias in the job market | Faculty of Science

Using AI to combat gender and ethnic bias in the job market International project aims to identify and reduce bias in job recruitment and human resource management using responsible artificial ...

Published: February 26, 2020

‘Never boring’: New book recounts life and legacy of composer Malcolm Forsyth | Folio

Society and Culture ‘Never boring’: New book recounts life and legacy of composer Malcolm Forsyth Celebrated classical composer and U of A music professor remembered by family, friends, colleagues ...

Published: February 21, 2020

Shining different lights on photocatalysis

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Published: February 20, 2020

Honouring Violet King, '53 LLB | UAlberta Law

Honouring Violet King, '53 LLB First black person to graduate law in Alberta and be admitted to the Alberta Bar. Katherine Thompson - 19 February 2020 Violet King shakes hands with E.J. McCormick, ...

Published: February 19, 2020

New computing technique could help make Bitcoin mining faster and greener | Folio

Science and Technology New computing technique could help make Bitcoin mining faster and greener U of A researchers' algorithm improves on “brute force” method that makes cryptocurrency mining ...

Published: February 14, 2020

Shining different lights on photocatalysis | Home

Shining different lights on photocatalysis Future Energy Systems researcher Karthik Shankar leads a group of engineers looking at light-powered conversions, from a few different angles Catherine ...

Published: February 14, 2020

Graduate Students Awards 2020 | Pharmacology

Graduate Students Awards 2020 Congratulations to the following graduate students for receiving the following awards: 13 February 2020 Internal Awards Dr. Edwin E. Daniel Award Evan Kerek (Dr. ...

Published: February 13, 2020

Faster and greener: Reducing the carbon footprint of Bitcoin mining | Faculty of Science

Faster and greener: Reducing the carbon footprint of Bitcoin mining Study by UAlberta computing scientists yields new technique that could speed up one of the toughest computational problems.

Published: February 13, 2020

U of A medical researcher aims to help premature babies breathe easier | Folio

Health And Wellness U of A medical researcher aims to help premature babies breathe easier Neonatal specialist receives $2.2 million in federal funding to pinpoint oxygen mix needed to resuscitate ...

Published: February 12, 2020

Celebrating outstanding undergraduate research | Faculty of Science

Celebrating outstanding undergraduate research Two University of Alberta students recognized in 2020 Computing Research Association awards. Andrew Lyle - 07 February 2020 Laura Petrich (pictured) ...

Published: February 7, 2020

CIUS Digital Archives Project | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

CIUS Digital Archives Project 05 February 2020 (L-r): Emily Zheng, Univ. of Alberta Libraries' Publishing and Digitization Specialist; Oleksandr Pankieiev, ACE Research Communication Coordinator; ...

Published: February 5, 2020

Researcher seeks 'purposeful collaboration' between Indigenous communities, higher ed | Faculty of Education

Researcher seeks 'purposeful collaboration' between Indigenous communities, higher ed Rebecca Sockbeson describes a framework for Indigenous knowledge recovery at Open Minds 2020 Scott Lingley - ...

Published: February 4, 2020

Dyscorpia Art exhibition catalogue | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Dyscorpia Art exhibition catalogue The catalogue of the Dyscorpia Art exhibition was published on January 30, 2020. The exhibition was a great success at the Enterprise Square art gallery last ...

Published: February 3, 2020

Elevated fasting blood sugar in pregnancy linked to harmful outcomes for mothers, babies | Folio

Health And Wellness Elevated fasting blood sugar in pregnancy linked to harmful outcomes for mothers, babies Issues persist even when drug treatments for gestational diabetes are given, U of A ...

Published: February 3, 2020

Take Up Space: A Black History Month Exhibition | Women's and Gender Studies

Take Up Space: A Black History Month Exhibition 01 February 2020 Take Up Space is an art exhibition that serves as an ode to black women and their creativity. It's organized, launched, and ...

Published: February 1, 2020

Awards and Accolades - January 2020 | Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - January 2020 Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. Alberta School of Business - 31 January 2020 Faculty Excellence Our condolences to ...

Published: January 31, 2020

Visual art project conveys emotional stories of head and neck cancer survivors | Folio

Society and Culture, Health And Wellness Visual art project conveys emotional stories of head and neck cancer survivors Collaborative project, exhibition and book blend art and medicine to convey ...

Published: January 31, 2020

Consider This: Why we need a systems approach to geothermal energy

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Published: January 30, 2020

I-Week 2020 recommendations from those in the know

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Published: January 30, 2020

Female bigamists often treated lightly by judges, researcher finds | Folio

Female bigamists often treated lightly by judges, researcher finds Historical perspective on multiple marriages by women calls into question contemporary matrimony laws, says U of A historian.

Published: January 24, 2020

Awards and Accolades - January 2020 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - January 2020 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students FOMD STAFF - 22 January 2020 One of the victims of Flight PS752, Saba Saadat worked under the ...

Published: January 22, 2020

Four ways climate change is affecting our health—and what we can do about it | Folio

Health And Wellness Four ways climate change is affecting our health—and what we can do about it Humans can adapt to major effects of climate change—but only if we contain greenhouse gas emissions ...

Published: January 22, 2020

Electrical and Computer Engineering at Alberta ranked among the very best | Faculty of Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering at Alberta ranked among the very best ECE at Alberta ranked 43rd in the world Robyn Braun - 20 January 2020 According to results put out by the National ...

Published: January 20, 2020

Newly developed screening processes will help accelerate carbon capture research | Home

Newly developed screening processes will help accelerate carbon capture research Future Energy Systems researchers are helping make carbon capture more efficient, screening 120,000 carbon ...

Published: January 17, 2020

Newly developed screening processes will help accelerate carbon capture research | Folio

Business, Science and Technology Newly developed screening processes will help accelerate carbon capture research U of A researchers are helping make carbon capture more efficient, screening 120, ...

Published: January 17, 2020

In Memoriam - Mojgan Daneshmand and Pedram Mousavi | Faculty of Engineering

In Memoriam - Mojgan Daneshmand and Pedram Mousavi Family at home and on campus: Mojgan Daneshmand and Pedram Mousavi invited newcomers to their family Richard Cairney - 16 January 2020 The loss ...

Published: January 16, 2020

Linguistics student pinpoints differences in Western Canadian dialects | Folio

Society and Culture Linguistics student pinpoints differences in Western Canadian dialects Vowel pronunciation varies between urban and rural populations, study shows. January 16, 2020 By Geoff ...

Published: January 16, 2020

In Memoriam - Nasim Rahmanifar | Faculty of Engineering

In Memoriam - Nasim Rahmanifar Inspiring student helped others through biomedical engineering. Nasim Rahmanifar was a true friend and a gifted student. Rich Cairney - 16 January 2020 Nasim ...

Published: January 16, 2020

Community gathers to honour and remember local victims of Flight PS752 | Folio

Society and Culture Community gathers to honour and remember local victims of Flight PS752 All 13 victims remembered by friends and family who shared stories of grief and gratitude for loved ones.

Published: January 12, 2020

Mourning the loss of four members of our Faculty of Science community | Faculty of Science

Mourning the loss of four members of our Faculty of Science community Remembering Pouneh Gorji, Arash Pourzarabi, Saba Saadat, and Sara Saadat News Staff - 11 January 2020 Remembering Pouneh Gorji ...

Published: January 11, 2020

U of A mourns victims of Flight PS752 | Folio

Society and Culture U of A mourns victims of Flight PS752 These are the members of our campus community who lost their lives this week. January 11, 2020 By University Of Alberta Staff Ten members ...

Published: January 11, 2020

Opening Pandora's box | Alberta School of Business

Opening Pandora's box While artificial intelligence can be a force for societal and economic good, there may be unintended consequences when it comes to our increasing reliance on technology. Andy ...

Published: January 7, 2020

Why having robot co-workers might make you less prejudiced | Folio

Commentary Why having robot co-workers might make you less prejudiced When robot co-workers are the out-group, human workers become less prejudiced against other humans, researchers find. January ...

Published: January 3, 2020

10 expert commentators who informed our opinions in 2019 | Folio

Commentary 10 expert commentators who informed our opinions in 2019 Experts in health, law, political science and education weighed in with fresh perspectives, strong opinions and solid advice.

Published: December 23, 2019

Researchers receive funding for cutting-edge tools | Faculty of Science

Researchers receive funding for cutting-edge tools Four Faculty of Science researchers awarded funding through the NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grant. Katie Willis - 20 December 2019 Four ...

Published: December 20, 2019

Art exhibition explores energy futures | Home

Art exhibition explores energy futures Future Energy Systems art exhibition asks visitors to speculate about an energy future for everyone Kenneth Tam - 19 December 2019 Principal Investigators ...

Published: December 19, 2019

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's top 10 news stories of the year | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's top 10 news stories of the year Screen time, stress and a Star Wars-themed heart among top headlines in 2019. ROSS NEITZ - 19 December 2019 1. The Globe and ...

Published: December 19, 2019

Community Congrats (December 2019)

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Published: December 19, 2019

2019 In Review | Faculty of Arts

2019 In Review The Faculty of Arts' Top Stories of the Year Donna McKinnon - 18 December 2019 In a faculty as diverse, as engaged and as robust as ours, the storytelling possibilities are ...

Published: December 18, 2019

FoMD's Top Stories of 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD's Top Stories of 2019 Find out what stories captured our readers' attention the most in 2019. RYAN O'BYRNE - 18 December 2019 1. Brenda Hemmelgarn to take reins as new dean of the Faculty of ...

Published: December 18, 2019

Word of mouth still key factor in generating sales in online world | Folio

Society and Culture, Business Word of mouth still key factor in generating sales in online world Consumers base buying decisions on “informed herd effect” influenced by what others like them say ...

Published: December 18, 2019

Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away | Folio

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away U of A computer scientist suggests remote monitoring could reduce health-care costs. December 17, 2019 By Brent ...

Published: December 17, 2019

Graduate student helps Edmontonians re-imagine landmark building | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Graduate student helps Edmontonians re-imagine landmark building VR technology and design skills bring Rossdale plant back to life Robert B. Desjardins - 16 December 2019 Master of Design graduate ...

Published: December 16, 2019

ECE Professors named IEEE Fellows | Faculty of Engineering

ECE Professors named IEEE Fellows Two ECE Professors have earned IEEE's highest grade of membership. Alisha Kadam with contributions by Robyn Braun - 16 December 2019 Two Electrical and Computer ...

Published: December 16, 2019

Community Congrats: Celebration of Service and Excellence (2019)

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Published: December 11, 2019

Top Stories of 2019 | Public Health

Top Stories of 2019 The top 10 most read news stories of the year illustrate the work of health economists; celebrate the achievements of faculty, staff, students and alumni; and demonstrate the ...

Published: December 11, 2019

Cinnamon Buns: A Love Story | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Feature Cinnamon Buns: A Love Story Former students remember these treats with a passion. We investigate their mythical status

Published: December 11, 2019

Think you have sciatica? It’s not as common as people assume, says physical therapy expert | Folio

Health And Wellness Think you have sciatica? It’s not as common as people assume, says physical therapy expert U of A researcher recommends exercise over painkillers for treating the painful nerve ...

Published: December 11, 2019

Undergraduates demonstrate passion projects and gain experiential learning through Idea Fund | Faculty of Science

Undergraduates demonstrate passion projects and gain experiential learning through Idea Fund Funding program through Student Innovation Centre, with support from AltaML, awards cash prizes to ...

Published: December 10, 2019

Recognizing and retaining AI excellence: Five UAlberta researchers named CIFAR AI Chairs | Faculty of Science

Recognizing and retaining AI excellence: Five UAlberta researchers named CIFAR AI Chairs Canadian, Edmonton, and University of Alberta leadership in artificial intelligence further cemented with ...

Published: December 9, 2019

Fentanyl now seen by correctional officers as greatest risk to their safety in prisons | Folio

Fentanyl now seen by correctional officers as greatest risk to their safety in prisons First study in Canada to look at impact of new opioids in prisons determines drug crisis “dramatically ...

Published: December 5, 2019

New video game has players solve auditory puzzles to figure out fate of future Earth | Folio

Society and Culture New video game has players solve auditory puzzles to figure out fate of future Earth Designed by U of A composer, “The Lost Garden” puts a sonic twist on classic puzzle game ...

Published: December 4, 2019

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2019

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Published: December 4, 2019

'I can actually eat a burger now!' Mobile health technology shows promising results for patients with head and neck cancer | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

'I can actually eat a burger now!' Mobile health technology shows promising results for patients with head and neck cancer UAlberta spin-off enables people with swallowing disorders to enjoy meals ...

Published: December 4, 2019

Breakthrough Study by U of A Schizophrenia Researcher Featured on German Television Show | Psychiatry

Breakthrough Study by U of A Schizophrenia Researcher Featured on German Television Show A University of Alberta researcher who harnessed the power of machine learning to develop a groundbreaking ...

Published: December 1, 2019

Game Jam brings Alberta students together to build accessible brain-controlled video games for kids with CP | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Game Jam brings Alberta students together to build accessible brain-controlled video games for kids with CP Hackathon event hopes to give children with quadriplegia or neuromuscular disorders the ...

Published: November 29, 2019

Exam Writing Tips for Students | YouAlberta

Campus Life Exam Writing Tips for Students Exams are stressful. Period. They're also quite inevitable if you're trying to obtain your degree, diploma, or complete a course. There. November 28, ...

Published: November 28, 2019

Alberta Policy Internship Program Launched | Faculty of Arts

Alberta Policy Internship Program Launched Alberta’s largest universities collaborate with Government of Alberta to train tomorrow's leaders in policy development Donna McKinnon - 28 November 2019

Published: November 28, 2019

How retail peer pressure drives Black Friday in Canada | Folio

Society and Culture, Business How retail peer pressure drives Black Friday in Canada Early holiday sales may be a boon for consumers but put pressure on retailers’ profit margins, say experts.

Published: November 28, 2019

Community Congrats (November 2019)

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Published: November 28, 2019

COMMENTARY || Eliminate restrictions preventing cannabis research | Folio

Commentary COMMENTARY || Eliminate restrictions preventing cannabis research The industry needs scientific data to develop intelligently, and that can’t happen until political and professional ...

Published: November 27, 2019

Polarizing language creating gridlock in energy debate, says U of A expert | Folio

Society and Culture Polarizing language creating gridlock in energy debate, says U of A expert Lightening up and avoiding hot-button labels could foster more rational discussion of Canada’s energy ...

Published: November 27, 2019

Finding your path: How the Edmonton video game industry, UAlberta research, and new graduates step up their game together | Faculty of Science

Finding your path: How the Edmonton video game industry, UAlberta research, and new graduates step up their game together Collaboration between computing scientists and Edmonton tech company ...

Published: November 25, 2019

Research conference highlights PhD students' projects | Alberta School of Business

Research conference highlights PhD students' projects This annual student-led conference offers business doctoral students an opportunity to share research ideas and fosters effective presentation ...

Published: November 22, 2019

Historian reveals story of Canadian journalist who chronicled horrors of Holodomor | Folio

Society and Culture Historian reveals story of Canadian journalist who chronicled horrors of Holodomor Rhea Clyman is regarded as the first western journalist to expose the forced famine that ...

Published: November 22, 2019

New international network on climate change led by UAlberta scientist | Faculty of Science

New international network on climate change led by UAlberta scientist Urban planning expert Jeff Birchall will lead a new UArctic network on local-scale planning for climate change resilience

Published: November 22, 2019

9 Things to Know About the Workforce Diversity Census

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Published: November 21, 2019

Convocation Congrats! November 20, 2019 (Afternoon)

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Published: November 20, 2019

Improv and AI: Science grad connects comedy and science | Faculty of Science

Improv and AI: Science grad connects comedy and science Meet improv comedian and AI researcher Kory Mathewson, one of the newest members in the Faculty of Science alumni family Katie Willis - 20 ...

Published: November 20, 2019

Convocation Congrats! November 20, 2019 (Morning)

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Published: November 20, 2019

UAlberta researcher plays a lead role in international research on African immigrant and refugee health | University of Alberta International

UAlberta researcher plays a lead role in international research on African immigrant and refugee health Through Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), Dr. Salami has been able to partner her ...

Published: November 20, 2019

Convocation Congrats! November 19, 2019

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Published: November 19, 2019

Métis Research Project to be featured on Wild Archaeology TV Show | Department of Anthropology

Métis Research Project to be featured on Wild Archaeology TV Show Dr. Kisha Supernant and several of her graduate students will be featured on two upcoming episodes of APTN's Wild Archaeology show

Published: November 19, 2019

AI thinking just got a little richer at the University of Alberta | Faculty of Science

AI thinking just got a little richer at the University of Alberta $1.25M donation from Scotiabank supports artificial intelligence and diversity initiatives Jennifer Pascoe - 19 November 2019 Ada' ...

Published: November 19, 2019

Part IV: International Education Week in the Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Arts

Part IV: International Education Week in the Faculty of Arts Going Abroad with Carrie Smith Sherilyn Trompetter - 19 November 2019 Carrie Smith, Chair of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, in ...

Published: November 19, 2019

Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat cancer | Faculty of Science

Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat cancer A new class of chemical compounds have the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment Katie Willis - 19 November 2019 Fred West, ...

Published: November 19, 2019

Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat stubborn cancers | Department of Oncology

Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat stubborn cancers KATIE WILLIS - 19 November 2019 Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a new class of drugs with the ...

Published: November 19, 2019

Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat stubborn cancers | Folio

Health And Wellness, Science and Technology Scientists discover new drugs with potential to treat stubborn cancers New class of drugs could make radiation therapy and chemotherapy more effective ...

Published: November 19, 2019

Groundbreaking organ-transplant conference gathered lab and pathology professionals in Pittsburgh | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Groundbreaking organ-transplant conference gathered lab and pathology professionals in Pittsburgh UAlberta members of Alberta Precision Laboratories played key role as international leaders in ...

Published: November 18, 2019

Education doctoral student and professor claim ATA science teaching awards | Faculty of Education

Education doctoral student and professor claim ATA science teaching awards Distinguished Service Award winner Jerine Pegg is Outstanding Science Teacher Award winner Ian Doktor's graduate supervisor.

Published: November 18, 2019

Awards and Accolades - November 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - November 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 15 November 2019 International Honours Philip Halloran, Department of Medicine ...

Published: November 15, 2019

Faculty recognizes MecE PhD student with ASME award | Faculty of Engineering

Faculty recognizes MecE PhD student with ASME award Milad Rezvani Rad was awarded the ASME Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering Division Graduate Scholarship Robyn Braun - 15 November 2019

Published: November 15, 2019

How robots can help us understand reinforcement learning | Faculty of Science

How robots can help us understand reinforcement learning A robotic arm donated by Kindred AI is giving students a new way to study reinforcement learning at UAlberta. Katie Willis - 12 November 2019

Published: November 12, 2019

EFS Faculty member becomes Henry Marshall Tory Chair | English and Film Studies

EFS Faculty member becomes Henry Marshall Tory Chair Congratulations to Professor Julie Rak who has been awarded a Henry Marshall Tory Chair (2019-2024). 12 November 2019 Tory Chairholders are " ...

Published: November 12, 2019

2019 Celebration of Excellence Awards | Public Health

2019 Celebration of Excellence Awards The School of Public Health came together to celebrate excellence. Donna Richardson - 08 November 2019 On the final day of This is Public Health™ Week 2019, ...

Published: November 8, 2019

Who buys the wine? Research reveals how consumers make choices for groups | Folio

Business, Society and Culture Who buys the wine? Research reveals how consumers make choices for groups People who see themselves as independent tend to go with their own preference when choosing ...

Published: November 8, 2019

Team of CRINA researchers discovers potential new class of cancer drugs | Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta (CRINA)

Team of CRINA researchers discovers potential new class of cancer drugs Compounds that inhibit a particular DNA repair activity could permit lower doses of cancer treatments and reverse drug ...

Published: November 6, 2019

Avenue Magazine's 2019 Top 40 under 40 | Faculty of Arts

Avenue Magazine's 2019 Top 40 under 40 From archaeology to literature, Faculty of Arts' emerging superstars Donna McKinnon - 04 November 2019 Avenue Magazine has released its annual list ...

Published: November 4, 2019

Future Energy Systems at SPARK 2019 | Home

Future Energy Systems at SPARK 2019 Emissions Reducation Alberta hosts SPARK conference, 'Carbon+' Kenneth Tam - 01 November 2019 Director Anne Naeth views a demonstration from graduate student ...

Published: November 1, 2019

Community Congrats (October 16-31, 2019)

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Published: October 31, 2019

Avoiding elder loneliness using artificial intelligence | Faculty of Science

Avoiding elder loneliness using artificial intelligence Project to create digital chat companion part of a new partnership between the City of Edmonton and UAlberta. Andrew Lyle - 31 October 2019

Published: October 31, 2019

Julie Rak named Henry Marshall Tory Chair | Faculty of Arts

Julie Rak named Henry Marshall Tory Chair Fascinated by everyday life-writing, English professor amplifies voice of the 'ordinary' Donna McKinnon - 31 October 2019 English and Film Studies ...

Published: October 31, 2019

Learn More About the Latest Signature Area: (SKIPP)

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Published: October 31, 2019

Climate change: A public health issue | Public Health

Climate change: A public health issue Associate Professor Sherilee Harper is working with Indigenous partners to understand the resilience we have and the adaptations we can make to protect our ...

Published: October 30, 2019

Understanding life-long learning in artificial intelligence | Faculty of Science

Understanding life-long learning in artificial intelligence The Faculty of Science welcomes Adam White, new assistant professor in computing science Katie Willis - 30 October 2019 Adam White is a ...

Published: October 30, 2019

U of A diabetes projects receive first funding from new NOVAD fund | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

U of A diabetes projects receive first funding from new NOVAD fund Three projects will tackle diabetes and obesity for seniors, youth, and Canadian newcomers. RYAN O'BYRNE - 30 October 2019 (l-r)

Published: October 30, 2019

Food security and health in a changing environment | Public Health

Food security and health in a changing environment "We can't stop or reverse the changes that are currently happening to our climate, but we can make decisions today that will mitigate impacts 20 ...

Published: October 29, 2019

Opioid crisis has cost Canada nearly $5 billion in lost productivity, U of A student finds | Folio

Opioid crisis has cost Canada nearly $5 billion in lost productivity, U of A student finds Economics student estimates financial toll of a drug epidemic that has claimed more than 11,000 lives ...

Published: October 29, 2019

Reach, swallow, click&push | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Reach, swallow, click&push Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine scores a hat trick at TEC Edmonton's 2019 Innovation awards Amy Knezevich - 25 October 2019 Three Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine ...

Published: October 25, 2019

Researchers urge abolishing marriage consummation as requirement for citizenship | Faculty of Arts

Researchers urge abolishing marriage consummation as requirement for citizenship Remnant of "antiquated patriarchy" is still prominent in Canadian immigration law, U of A political scientists find ...

Published: October 25, 2019

U of A spinoff company recognized for research to unlock anti-cancer drugs | Folio

U of A spinoff company recognized for research to unlock anti-cancer drugs Meros Polymers among spinoffs and U.S. patent holders celebrated at business incubator TEC Edmonton's annual event.

Published: October 24, 2019

Song aims to reduce maternal deaths in Ethiopia | Faculty of Arts

Song aims to reduce maternal deaths in Ethiopia U of A professors enlist country's biggest pop stars to save lives through music Geoff McMaster - 24 October 2019 A mother comforts her newborn in a ...

Published: October 24, 2019

Song aims to reduce maternal deaths in Ethiopia | Folio

Song aims to reduce maternal deaths in Ethiopia U of A professors enlist country's biggest pop stars to save lives through music. October 23, 2019 By Geoff Mcmaster Roger Turnell had his doubts ...

Published: October 23, 2019

A Divided Nation | Faculty of Arts

A Divided Nation Academics need to be involved in any plans to separate says political scientist Jared Wesley Donna McKinnon - 22 October 2019 Jared Wesley, an Associate Professor in the ...

Published: October 22, 2019

Mitacs Globalink Intern from Ukrainian Participates in the ULEC Project | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Mitacs Globalink Intern from Ukrainian Participates in the ULEC Project From June to September 2019 ULEC hosted Nadiia Shapovalova, a student of the Oles Honchar National University in Dnipro city ...

Published: October 22, 2019

Event: Full Schedule for Asian Studies Brown Bag Series | Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research

Event: Full Schedule for Asian Studies Brown Bag Series 22 October 2019 PTJC are happy to host Asian Studies Brown Bag Series. We are now planning to expand this to all Asianists, including ...

Published: October 22, 2019

Awards and Accolades - October 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - October 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 17 October 2019 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Congratulations to Faculty of ...

Published: October 17, 2019

2019 Killam Laureates

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Published: October 17, 2019

Award-winning geophysics: Chair in the Department of Physics receives prestigious peer recognition | Faculty of Science

Award-winning geophysics: Chair in the Department of Physics receives prestigious peer recognition Mauricio Sacchi honoured with the 2019 Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal Award Andrew Lyle - 17 October ...

Published: October 17, 2019

6 Highlights of Sustainability Awareness Week

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Published: October 17, 2019

Teen pregnancy research earns U of A sociologist prestigious Killam award | Folio

Teen pregnancy research earns U of A sociologist prestigious Killam award Lisa Strohschein among 29 professors, post-doctoral researchers and grad students receiving Killam awards announced today.

Published: October 16, 2019

'A great opportunity, a great responsibility' | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

'A great opportunity, a great responsibility' Killam award winner reflects on the science (and art) of mentoring Robert B. Desjardins - 16 October 2019 Prof. Eleni Stroulia, 2019 Killam Award for ...

Published: October 16, 2019

Better, more realistic video games: New research and industry partnership at UAlberta | Faculty of Science

Better, more realistic video games: New research and industry partnership at UAlberta Collaboration between computing scientists and Edmonton tech company Improbable stepping up their game with ...

Published: October 15, 2019

93 Reasons to Celebrate Teaching, Learning & Research

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Published: October 9, 2019

Medicine and technology meet art and printmaking at international Finnish art exhibit | Faculty of Arts

Medicine and technology meet art and printmaking at international Finnish art exhibit 15th International Print Triennial in Jyväskylä, Finland features UAlberta Art & Design graduate students.

Published: October 8, 2019

Russia's Information Warfare: The Case of Ukraine in a Global Comparative Context | Faculty of Arts

Russia's Information Warfare: The Case of Ukraine in a Global Comparative Context CIUS conference investigates how Russian propaganda polarizes public debate Oleksandr Pankieiev - 04 October 2019

Published: October 4, 2019

Ep 6: Using AI in your business | Alberta School of Business

News Consumer Pod Index Ep 6: Using AI in your business Ep 6: Using AI in your business 04 October 2019 Artificial Intelligence is the future of business. Whether it be oil and gas, agriculture, ...

Published: October 4, 2019

Consider This: Diversifying the Methods of Teaching and Working

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Published: October 3, 2019

Community Congrats! (September 25-October 1, 2019)

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Published: October 2, 2019

New U of A digital scholarship centre gives researchers the tech they need when they need it | Folio

New U of A digital scholarship centre gives researchers the tech they need when they need it Centre provides virtual reality room, high-performance computers, 3-D printing and more. October 02, ...

Published: October 2, 2019

Cooperating to advance global energy systems | Home

Cooperating to advance global energy systems Tsinghua University researchers visit the University of Alberta to discuss joint energy research projects Catherine Tays - 02 October 2019 Researchers ...

Published: October 2, 2019

Bond, sibling bond | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Bond, sibling bond 4th Annual AAC Camp Alberta brings children who use augmentative and alternative communication-and their families-together Laurie Wang - 02 October 2019 Siblings Nathan and Ella ...

Published: October 2, 2019

Scholarships demonstrate support for student work | Pediatrics

Scholarships demonstrate support for student work Graduate students explain why they chose the Department of Pediatrics Tamara Vineberg - 01 October 2019 (Left) Simran Pherwani, Reshma Sirajee and ...

Published: October 1, 2019

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. ROSS NEITZ - 27 September 2019 This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the ...

Published: September 27, 2019

Robotic surgery on a beating heart? It only seems radical because no one has done it. Yet. | Faculty of Engineering

Robotic surgery on a beating heart? It only seems radical because no one has done it. Yet. Driven to help others, Engineering at Alberta researcher is breaking boundaries in medicine and robotics ...

Published: September 27, 2019

New AI program better at detecting depressive language in social media | Folio

New AI program better at detecting depressive language in social media U of A computing scientist developing technology that could help platforms like Twitter and Facebook alert users to possible ...

Published: September 19, 2019

Students prepare for the complexity of energy transition | Home

Students prepare for the complexity of energy transition Future Energy Systems students join international counterparts at ABBY-Net summer school to develop interdisciplinary energy transition ...

Published: September 17, 2019

3-D imaging at the heart of precision health | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

3-D imaging at the heart of precision health Imaging is central to the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases―when it's combined with artificial intelligence techniques, the future of precision ...

Published: September 16, 2019

A powerhouse group targets breast cancer | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

A powerhouse group targets breast cancer A collective of internationally renowned researchers joins forces to target this common cancer, combining their unique perspectives and specialties in a ...

Published: September 16, 2019

Precision health for mental health | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Precision health for mental health Members of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHI) apply artificial intelligence to examine genetic, lifestyle and imaging data for more ...

Published: September 16, 2019

Alumni Weekend Recommendations from the People Who Know

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Deb Verhoeven Alumni Week Lecture | Women's and Gender Studies

Deb Verhoeven Alumni Week Lecture 12 September 2019 Deb Verhoeven, our Canada 150 Chair, is giving a lecture on Friday, September 20th as part of Alumni Weekend. FROM BIG DATA TO SOCIAL JUSTICE: ...

Published: September 12, 2019

Strengthening the AI pipeline, one deep mind at a time | Faculty of Science

Strengthening the AI pipeline, one deep mind at a time UAlberta announces new DeepMind chair in artificial intelligence, Martin Mȕller Jennifer Pascoe - 11 September 2019 Martin Mȕller, professor ...

Published: September 11, 2019

Event: Asian Studies Brown Bag Series | Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research

Event: Asian Studies Brown Bag Series Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12-1pm (TELUS Centre 131) Presented by Xiaoting Li "INTERPERSONAL TOUCH IN MANDARIN INTERACTION" 11 September 2019 PTJC are ...

Published: September 11, 2019

SLIS Professor's Cultural Heritage Research Program Awarded Significant Funding | School of Library and Information Studies

SLIS Professor's Cultural Heritage Research Program Awarded Significant Funding University of Alberta Professor Ali Shiri's Cultural Heritage Research Program in Canada and collaboration in the US ...

Published: September 11, 2019

Meet the U of A’s 2019 RSC Fellows and Members

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Published: September 10, 2019

Up in the air: Understanding air pollution's association with premature births | Faculty of Science

Up in the air: Understanding air pollution's association with premature births UAlberta computing scientists and doctors begin the complex process of analyzing environmental factors affecting ...

Published: September 9, 2019

Knowing each other's energy | Home

Knowing each other's energy Future Energy Systems geothermal research ranges from mechanical engineering to anthropology –– and it’s all connected. Kenneth Tam - 09 September 2019 Future Energy ...

Published: September 9, 2019

Federal funding propels U of A researcher's project turning biowaste into jet fuel | Folio

Federal funding propels U of A researcher's project turning biowaste into jet fuel Bioresource scientist David Bressler's work among 23 projects receiving $27 million from Western Economic ...

Published: September 6, 2019

Community Congrats! (August 2019)

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Published: September 5, 2019

Mechanical Engineering professor receives funding to quantify nervous system damage | Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering professor receives funding to quantify nervous system damage Dr. Hossein Rouhani secures funding for "high-risk, high-reward" research 04 September 2019 Dr. Rouhani in an ...

Published: September 4, 2019

Overweight and obesity levels dipping in Alberta preschoolers, but severe obesity unchanged: U of A study | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Overweight and obesity levels dipping in Alberta preschoolers, but severe obesity unchanged: U of A study Researchers to examine factors driving obesity and what more can be done to help severely ...

Published: September 4, 2019

Dr. Bo Cao Recognized by Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for Research on Identifying Early-Stage Biomarkers for Schizophrenia | Psychiatry

Dr. Bo Cao Recognized by Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for Research on Identifying Early-Stage Biomarkers for Schizophrenia Dr. Bo (Cloud) Cao, an Assistant Professor in the Department of ...

Published: September 1, 2019

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. ROSS NEITZ - 30 August 2019 This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty ...

Published: August 30, 2019

Learning Beyond Borders | Faculty of Arts

Learning Beyond Borders Modern Languages and Cultural Studies launches new, streamlined degree Donna McKinnon - 29 August 2019 Carrie Smith, Chair of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, is ...

Published: August 29, 2019

Archaeological Field School Teaches Invaluable Lessons about Community | Faculty of Arts

Archaeological Field School Teaches Invaluable Lessons about Community A "privilege and an honour" to work with the Papaschase First Nation Katherine DeCoste - 28 August 2019 Under new leadership ...

Published: August 28, 2019

Awards and Accolades - August 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - August 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 22 August 2019 Faculty Recognition Bo Cao (Cloud), Department of Psychiatry, ...

Published: August 22, 2019

AI program creates applications for industry | Faculty of Engineering

AI program creates applications for industry Hands-on learning will enable AI Certificate students to deploy AI in the classroom, implementing what they've learned. Program starts in October, 2019.

Published: August 19, 2019

World's Longest Baseball Game swings for the fences in fight against cancer | Folio

World's Longest Baseball Game swings for the fences in fight against cancer Money raised will lead to clinical trial of promising new cancer drug. August 16, 2019 By Ross Neitz Fifty-five men and ...

Published: August 16, 2019

U of A researcher using AI to get a step ahead of wildfires | Folio

U of A researcher using AI to get a step ahead of wildfires New tools could map out complex weather data to help firefighters predict where forest fires are likely to break out. August 16, 2019 By ...

Published: August 16, 2019

World's Longest Baseball Game swings for the fences in the fight against cancer | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

World's Longest Baseball Game swings for the fences in the fight against cancer Community steps up to the plate to boost U of A cancer research. ROSS NEITZ - 15 August 2019 Fifty-six players are ...

Published: August 15, 2019

First global Open Data Commons for preclinical Spinal Cord Injury research will be a 'game-changer' | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

First global Open Data Commons for preclinical Spinal Cord Injury research will be a 'game-changer' University of Alberta research team receives $3.3 million to create open-source database for ...

Published: August 15, 2019

Ultrasound app would allow expert analysis of medical images from anywhere | Folio

Ultrasound app would allow expert analysis of medical images from anywhere "21st-century stethoscope" uses portable ultrasound and computer analysis to democratize medical diagnosis. August 13, ...

Published: August 13, 2019

First global open-source database for spinal cord injury research will be a 'game-changer,' say experts | Folio

First global open-source database for spinal cord injury research will be a 'game-changer,' say experts U of A research team receives $3.3 million to create data-sharing platform including results ...

Published: August 13, 2019

Government of Canada announces new Stand Up to Cancer Canada Metastatic Breast Cancer Dream Team (Government of Canada) | Department of Oncology

Government of Canada announces new Stand Up to Cancer Canada Metastatic Breast Cancer Dream Team (Government of Canada) 12 August 2019 Stand Up to Cancer Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society and ...

Published: August 12, 2019

Building connections through the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology | Faculty of Arts

Building connections through the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology New name and director reflect expanded mandate Donna McKinnon - 12 August 2019 Anthropologist Kisha Supernant named ...

Published: August 12, 2019

U of A researchers harness the power of artificial intelligence to help families living with neurodevelopmental disabilities | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

U of A researchers harness the power of artificial intelligence to help families living with neurodevelopmental disabilities Scientists creating an AI-powered 'chatbot' to educate families and ...

Published: August 9, 2019

Researchers creating AI-powered chatbot to help families living with neurodevelopmental disabilities | Folio

Researchers creating AI-powered chatbot to help families living with neurodevelopmental disabilities Smart program will scour the internet to connect families with good information and resources ...

Published: August 9, 2019

Why plastic bags are so hard to get rid of | Folio

Why plastic bags are so hard to get rid of Easy to make and convenient to use, petroleum-based plastics have no obvious alternative-but that's slowly changing, say researchers. August 09, 2019 By ...

Published: August 9, 2019

VIDEO: VR viewer gives students on-the-go virtual learning experience | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

VIDEO: VR viewer gives students on-the-go virtual learning experience Courses at the University of Alberta are getting a face-lift thanks to the Rehabilitation Robotics Lab's new 3D apps Amanda ...

Published: August 2, 2019

Researchers aim to create AI companion for lonely seniors | Folio

Researchers aim to create AI companion for lonely seniors U of A computing scientists are working toward a digital chatbot that can carry a conversation-and express emotion in its responses.

Published: August 1, 2019

MecE student's perseverance earns awards | Faculty of Engineering

MecE student's perseverance earns awards Milad Nazarahari's work on biosensors has been recognized with several scholarships 26 July 2019 Mechanical Engineering PhD student, Milad Nazarahari, has ...

Published: July 26, 2019

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. RYAN O'BYRNE - 26 July 2019 TOP STORIES Edmonton Journal: Disease expert ' ...

Published: July 26, 2019

Toward emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence | Faculty of Science

Toward emotionally intelligent artificial intelligence UAlberta computing scientists work toward conversation-capable digital companion for seniors. Andrew Lyle - 25 July 2019 Osmar Zaïane, ...

Published: July 25, 2019

UAlberta Rehab Med spin-off brings home $15K from AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

UAlberta Rehab Med spin-off brings home $15K from AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge Q & A with Gabriela Constantinescu, speech-language pathologist and True Angle Medical Technologies' lead for ...

Published: July 25, 2019

Researchers tap Twitter to look at how urban design affects mental health | Public Health

Researchers tap Twitter to look at how urban design affects mental health U of A team analyzes Edmonton-based tweets to show how cities could use social media to help create mood-boosting public ...

Published: July 24, 2019

Russia's Information Warfare: The Case of Ukraine in a Global Comparative Context | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Russia's Information Warfare: The Case of Ukraine in a Global Comparative Context ... 23 July 2019 The Alberta Society for the Advancement of Ukrainian Studies (ASAUS), together with the ...

Published: July 23, 2019

COMMENTARY || Online viewer privacy is regulated by an act originally designed to protect video rentals | Folio

COMMENTARY || Online viewer privacy is regulated by an act originally designed to protect video rentals Why the U.S. should strengthen a law that used to prevent video rental companies from buying ...

Published: July 21, 2019

Community Congrats! (July 4-17, 2019)

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Published: July 18, 2019

Wide income gaps affect health of rich and poor alike | Public Health

Wide income gaps affect health of rich and poor alike Sharp income disparity in neighbourhoods linked with physical and mental health problems, says U of A social epidemiologist who found similar ...

Published: July 17, 2019

Why meeting researchers really matters | Home

Why meeting researchers really matters Future Energy Systems research personnel gain skills and battle misinformation through public outreach. Kenneth Tam - 15 July 2019 Graduate students Gokul ...

Published: July 15, 2019

Political scientist Yasmeen Abu-Laban appointed CIFAR Fellow | Faculty of Arts

Political scientist Yasmeen Abu-Laban appointed CIFAR Fellow Abu-Laban's CIFAR research program Boundaries, Membership and Belonging asks - is it possible to have a world without "us" and "them"?

Published: July 15, 2019

Forestry practice inspired by wildfire could help save grizzly bears, study shows | Folio

Forestry practice inspired by wildfire could help save grizzly bears, study shows Harvesting forests in irregular patches leaves more food for grizzlies and could help the threatened species ...

Published: July 12, 2019

Wide income gaps affect health of rich and poor alike, says researcher | Folio

Wide income gaps affect health of rich and poor alike, says researcher Sharp income disparity in neighbourhoods linked with physical and mental health problems, says U of A social epidemiologist ...

Published: July 12, 2019

Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice | Faculty of Science

Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice Computing science researchers improve technology for identifying depression through vocal cues. Katie Willis - 11 July 2019 PhD student Mashrura ...

Published: July 11, 2019

Researchers improve AI that can tell from your voice if you're depressed | Folio

Researchers improve AI that can tell from your voice if you're depressed Goal is to develop smartphone apps that can track users' moods. July 10, 2019 By Katie Willis Artificial intelligence can ...

Published: July 10, 2019

MecE's publication record number two in the country | Faculty of Engineering

MecE's publication record number two in the country NTU measured Mechanical Engineering's publication record as just behind that of the U of T's 09 July 2019 The University of Alberta's Department ...

Published: July 9, 2019

U of A researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer | Folio

U of A researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer Study finds up to 40 per cent higher risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women carrying specific genetic marker. July ...

Published: July 8, 2019

Ep 5: The value of rumours in tech innovation | Alberta School of Business

News Consumer Pod Index Ep 5: The value of rumours in tech innovation Ep 5: The value of rumours in tech innovation 04 July 2019 Gossip, hearsay and innuendo are an everyday part of life, but as a ...

Published: July 4, 2019

Community Congrats! (June 27-July 3, 2019)

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Published: July 3, 2019

Edmonton Journal: U of A eye specialist calls for safety rules around Nerf toys | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Edmonton Journal: U of A eye specialist calls for safety rules around Nerf toys 03 July 2019 Dr. Matthew Tennant wants to spread as he pushes for the introduction of safety rules surrounding Nerf ...

Published: July 3, 2019

COMMENTARY || Half a million American minors now live in Mexico | Folio

COMMENTARY || Half a million American minors now live in Mexico Economic crisis, immigration enforcement drove migration of U.S.-born minors to Mexico between 2000 and 2015, researchers find. July ...

Published: July 2, 2019

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. ROSS NEITZ - 28 June 2019 TOP STORIES CTV National News: Doctors warn about ...

Published: June 28, 2019

Community Congrats! (June 2019)

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Published: June 27, 2019

U of A eye specialist warns parents about dangers of Nerf guns | Folio

U of A eye specialist warns parents about dangers of Nerf guns Toy guns can fire projectiles much faster than they used to, says ophthalmologist who treated patient nearly blinded by dart. June 27 ...

Published: June 27, 2019

Happy Canada Day! | Faculty of Arts

Happy Canada Day! Telling the story of Canada in the Faculty of Arts Donna McKinnon - 26 June 2019 In celebration of Canada's birthday, a selection of stories from the archive, including several ...

Published: June 26, 2019

Podcast Ep 4: Fracking and the opaque transparency of self-regulation | Alberta School of Business

News Consumer Pod Index Podcast Ep 4: Fracking and the opaque transparency of self-regulation Podcast Ep 4: Fracking and the opaque transparency of self-regulation 26 June 2019 A new paper from ...

Published: June 26, 2019

VIDEO: EON iCube system helps wheelchair users get back to moving around pain-free | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

VIDEO: EON iCube system helps wheelchair users get back to moving around pain-free The Rehabilitation Robotics Lab's wheelchair propulsion simulator helps researchers understand and better treat ...

Published: June 26, 2019

Grace, humour and generosity: Retiring CSD professor celebrated for her near 20-year career in rehabilitation medicine | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Grace, humour and generosity: Retiring CSD professor celebrated for her near 20-year career in rehabilitation medicine Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders' Carol Boliek spotlighted ...

Published: June 21, 2019

U of A researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

U of A researchers discover new genetic link to premenopausal breast cancer First-ever study to focus on premenopausal women finds up to 40 per cent higher risk of breast cancer in women carrying ...

Published: June 20, 2019

Congrats, Corporate Challenge Team!

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Published: June 20, 2019

New Canada Research Chairs to improve child health, promote adaptation to climate change | Public Health

New Canada Research Chairs to improve child health, promote adaptation to climate change The Government of Canada recently awarded two Canada Research Chairs to School of Public Health faculty ...

Published: June 17, 2019

New U of A virtual reality program reduces anxiety and increases abilities for occupational therapy students | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

New U of A virtual reality program reduces anxiety and increases abilities for occupational therapy students Students taking structured clinical exams will now be able to get some hands-on ...

Published: June 14, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 13 (Morning): The Faculties of Law & Arts

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Published: June 13, 2019

Convocation Congrats!

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Convocation '19: Arts grad uses scholarship, poetry to explore tension between sexuality and spirituality | Faculty of Arts

Convocation '19: Arts grad uses scholarship, poetry to explore tension between sexuality and spirituality On his way to an honours English degree, Scott Jackshaw found a way to reconcile his ...

Published: June 13, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 12 (Afternoon): The Faculty of Education and Faculté Saint-Jean

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Published: June 12, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 12 (Morning): The Faculty of Education

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Published: June 12, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 11 (Morning): The Faculty of Science

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Published: June 11, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 11 (Afternoon): The Faculty of Science

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Deep Blue C:\ | Faculty of Science

Deep Blue C:\ Two decades after supercomputer Deep Blue achieved the first victory over a World Chess champion under tournament time controls, alumnus and Deep Blue co-creator Murray Campbell ...

Published: June 10, 2019

Unearthing a geophysicist | Faculty of Science

Unearthing a geophysicist UAlberta geophysicists discuss empowering the next generation of geophysical experts to probe planet-sized problems. Kristy Condon - 10 June 2019 Illustration by Blair ...

Published: June 10, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 7: The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, School of Public Health

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Published: June 7, 2019

Launching Intersections of Gender | Intersections of Gender

News & Events 2019 June Launching Intersections of Gender In this section June Launching Intersections of Gender Launching Intersections of Gender A packed room of students, professors, and ...

Published: June 7, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 6 (Afternoon): The Faculty of Business

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Published: June 6, 2019

Engineering a better future: biomedical engineering graduate feels the need for smart prosthetics | Faculty of Engineering

Engineering a better future: biomedical engineering graduate feels the need for smart prosthetics It turns out that liking biology and physics doesn't limit one's opportunities, it expands them.

Published: June 5, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 5 (Afternoon): The Faculty of Engineering

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Published: June 5, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 5 (Morning): The Faculty of Engineering

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Communities and homeowners can plan for wildfires | Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences

Communities and homeowners can plan for wildfires "If fire is possible in an area, then let's plan for it." Sarah Pratt - 05 June 2019 Planning for wildfires at the community level can include ...

Published: June 5, 2019

Congratulations Dr Okeke-Ihejirika | Women's and Gender Studies

Congratulations Dr Okeke-Ihejirika 05 June 2019 Congratulations Dr. Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika who has just been selected as one of eight 2019-2020 Killam Annual Professors. These professorships ...

Published: June 5, 2019

Pride and PhD | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Pride and PhD Teresa Hardy, PhD RS '19: Spring Convocation Graduate Spotlight 04 June 2019 Hardy earned her PhD in Rehabilitation Science. She is part of the Rehab Med class of 2019 graduates that ...

Published: June 4, 2019

Satellites, artificial intelligence and human decisions: the future of wildfire management in Alberta | Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences

Satellites, artificial intelligence and human decisions: the future of wildfire management in Alberta Researchers are looking to technology and education to help prepare for the increasing number ...

Published: June 4, 2019

Sharon Farnel Receives 2019 Graduate Student Teaching Award | School of Library and Information Studies

Sharon Farnel Receives 2019 Graduate Student Teaching Award SLIS extends warm congratulations to our sessional instructor Sharon Farnel for receiving a prestigious 2019 Graduate Student Teaching ...

Published: June 4, 2019

Convocation Congrats! June 2: Augustana

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Published: June 3, 2019

Board and video game aims to improve neonatal resuscitation training | Pediatrics

Board and video game aims to improve neonatal resuscitation training Provides a cheaper and alternate solution for clinicians Tamara Vineberg - 03 June 2019 Georg Schmölzer helped design RETAIN, a ...

Published: June 3, 2019

Record Participation at Department of Psychiatry's 18th Annual Research Day Event | Psychiatry

Record Participation at Department of Psychiatry's 18th Annual Research Day Event John Wesley (Wes) Paylor, a PhD student in the Psychiatry Graduate Program, was honoured with the Dr. Roger C. ...

Published: June 1, 2019

Dr. Patrick J. White Nominated for Induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame | Psychiatry

Dr. Patrick J. White Nominated for Induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Dr. Patrick J. White, Medical Director of Alberta Hospital Edmonton (AHE) and a Clinical Professor in the ...

Published: June 1, 2019

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. We appreciate you relaying information which is relevant to faculty members in ...

Published: May 31, 2019

Stuffed gophers in 'world famous' Alberta museum offer insight into prairie culture, says Lianne McTavish (Art & Design) | Faculty of Arts

Stuffed gophers in 'world famous' Alberta museum offer insight into prairie culture, says Lianne McTavish (Art & Design) "It's hilarious, but it's also historically interesting, collecting natural ...

Published: May 31, 2019

Stuffed gophers in 'world famous' Alberta museum offer insight into prairie culture, says U of A expert | Folio

Stuffed gophers in 'world famous' Alberta museum offer insight into prairie culture, says U of A expert "It's hilarious, but it's also historically interesting, collecting natural history material ...

Published: May 30, 2019

Meet Matina: New Faculty of Science Dean Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell set to start July 1, 2019 | Faculty of Science

Meet Matina: New Faculty of Science Dean Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell set to start July 1, 2019 Joining the University of Alberta from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Kalcounis- ...

Published: May 28, 2019

Inner Space | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Illustration by Ellice Weaver Tech Inner Space An interdisciplinary centre allows you to virtually venture where you couldn't ...

Published: May 28, 2019

Fainting during pregnancy can be a sign of problems for both mother and baby | Folio

Fainting during pregnancy can be a sign of problems for both mother and baby New study based on records of nearly half a million births in Alberta reveals link between first-trimester fainting ...

Published: May 27, 2019

Launch of latest project a fitting capstone to Natalie Kononenko's illustrious career | Kule Centre for Ukrainian and Canadian Folklore

Launch of latest project a fitting capstone to Natalie Kononenko's illustrious career Dr. Natalie Kononenko has added her latest book, Ukrainian Epic and Historic Song: Folklore in Context to her ...

Published: May 24, 2019

Lost in Transmission | New Trail

Research Ideas People How-To Evergreen & Gold Give to UAlberta Close Getty Images Energy Lost in Transmission Solving the challenges behind the system that keeps the lights on By Therese Kehler

Published: May 17, 2019

2019 Celebration of Excellence in the Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Arts

2019 Celebration of Excellence in the Faculty of Arts Faculty, staff and students recognized for their achievements at the annual Faculty of Arts Awards Night Donna McKinnon - 16 May 2019

Published: May 16, 2019

UAlberta-developed SMHeartCard boosts heart attack patients' chances of survival | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

UAlberta-developed SMHeartCard boosts heart attack patients' chances of survival Pocket-sized holder gives patients easy access life-saving medication. ROSS NEITZ - 15 May 2019 (From left) John ...

Published: May 15, 2019

Community Congrats! (May 1–7, 2019)

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Published: May 8, 2019

2019 Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Research | Faculty of Science

2019 Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Research Annual awards ceremony honours and highlights the excellence of our exceptional faculty and staff. News Staff - 07 May 2019 On behalf of the ...

Published: May 7, 2019

Four MecE Professors win Faculty awards | Faculty of Engineering

Four MecE Professors win Faculty awards MecE Professors take home awards for career leadership, career research, mentorship and grad teaching 06 May 2019 Mechanical Engineering Professors, Gary ...

Published: May 6, 2019

6 Ways to Join in Corporate Challenge (Aside from the Obvious)

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Published: May 2, 2019

Congratulations to Dr Ensslin | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Congratulations to Dr Ensslin 30 April 2019 We have the pleasure to announce that Dr. Astrid Ensslin has been awarded the 2019 Faculty of Arts Research Award for her extraordinary accomplishments ...

Published: April 30, 2019

The same, but better: How we represent ourselves through avatars | Folio

The same, but better: How we represent ourselves through avatars U of A scientists examine relationship between online avatars and the people they represent. April 29, 2019 By Katie Willis Most ...

Published: April 29, 2019

One woman and the two books that changed her life | Give to UAlberta

One woman and the two books that changed her life A family gift set Emma Justik on a lifelong love of books. Another book unlocked the gift of family Matt Rea, '13 PhD - 29 April 2019 Emma Justik ...

Published: April 29, 2019

Professor recognized as member of team supporting women in in STEM | Faculty of Engineering

Professor recognized as member of team supporting women in in STEM Lianne Lefsrud and colleagues earn APEGA Award for support of Women in STEM 26 April 2019 Engineering at Alberta professor Lianne ...

Published: April 26, 2019

5 Questions with Marilène Oliver

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Published: April 25, 2019

COMMENTARY || Google's algorithms discriminate against women and people of colour | Research + Innovation

Artificial Intelligence at the U of A COMMENTARY || Google's algorithms discriminate against women and people of colour Racism and sexism in search results reflect tech giant's inattention to ...

Published: April 25, 2019

New exhibition explores human connection in a virtual world | Faculty of Arts

New exhibition explores human connection in a virtual world 'Dyscorpia' draws on diverse disciplines from fine arts to computing science and medicine to look at how technology is redefining the ...

Published: April 23, 2019

COMMENTARY || Jason Kenney won by portraying himself as the Guardian of Alberta | Faculty of Arts

COMMENTARY || Jason Kenney won by portraying himself as the Guardian of Alberta By taking on a defender role typically reserved for Alberta premiers, the UCP leader positioned himself for ...

Published: April 23, 2019

Ep 3: Cannabis & the retail market | Alberta School of Business

News Consumer Pod Index Ep 3: Cannabis & the retail market Ep 3: Cannabis & the retail market 18 April 2019 On October 17, 2018, Canada became only the second country in the world-and the first G7 ...

Published: April 18, 2019

2019 Celebration of Research and Retirements | English and Film Studies

2019 Celebration of Research and Retirements On Friday, April 12, 2019, the Department of English & Film Studies held its annual Celebration of Research and Retirements. 17 April 2019 On Friday, ...

Published: April 17, 2019

Driven to improve transplant medicine, Janet Elliott earns prestigious recognition | Faculty of Engineering

Driven to improve transplant medicine, Janet Elliott earns prestigious recognition Engineering professor's leading research in cryobiology and cryopreservation is having a real impact on lives

Published: April 17, 2019

Research Data Management Week: Data Horizons | Research + Innovation

Research Data Management Week: Data Horizons If you are involved in research on campus then RDM Week will be of interest to you! May 6 - 10, 2019 University of Alberta Libraries - 16 April 2019

Published: April 16, 2019

COMMENTARY || Alberta grizzly bears will feel the effects of climate change | Folio

COMMENTARY || Alberta grizzly bears will feel the effects of climate change Food staples like buffaloberries are ripening sooner, which could affect the vulnerable bears' reproductive rates, say ...

Published: April 15, 2019

U of A anthropologist helps bring Mexican death goddess to life on big screen | Folio

U of A anthropologist helps bring Mexican death goddess to life on big screen Kate Kingsbury consulted for accurate depiction of Santa Muerte in upcoming Will Smith movie 'Bad Boys for Life.'

Published: April 11, 2019

Congratulations to Eva Glancy - MLCS's outstanding administrative leader | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Congratulations to Eva Glancy - MLCS's outstanding administrative leader Dr. Carrie Smith, MLCS Chair - 09 April 2019 Congratulations to Eva Glancy for receiving this year's Outstanding ...

Published: April 9, 2019

From key strengths to global excellence | Home

From key strengths to global excellence Last week Future Energy Systems hosted administrators from 18 programs funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund Kenneth Tam - 09 April 2019

Published: April 9, 2019

Awards and Accolades - April 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - April 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 08 April 2019 Faculty Recognition Samina Ali, Department of Pediatrics, Women and ...

Published: April 8, 2019

Congratulations to Dr. Kost recipient of the OER Award | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Congratulations to Dr. Kost recipient of the OER Award Dr. Carrie Smith, Professor and Department Chair - 05 April 2019 Congratulations to Dr. Claudia Kost, who has been awarded an Open Education ...

Published: April 5, 2019

Ruthann Godollei - 2019 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Printmaking | Faculty of Arts

Ruthann Godollei - 2019 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Printmaking "No matter how bad things are socially and politically, history is long, and art talks across time" Donna McKinnon - 05 April ...

Published: April 5, 2019

Computing scientists use machine learning to track health trends on Twitter | Folio

Computing scientists use machine learning to track health trends on Twitter U of A researchers develop tool that analyzes millions of tweets to help understand public health in Alberta and across ...

Published: April 1, 2019

Funding secured for the most advanced robot arm to be used in echocardiography research | ABACUS

Funding secured for the most advanced robot arm to be used in echocardiography research 01 April 2019 Drs Pierre Boulanger and Harald Becher have been awarded NSERC RTI funding for the most ...

Published: April 1, 2019

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry ROSS NEITZ - 29 March 2019 This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty of ...

Published: March 29, 2019

Intersections of Gender Launch Celebration | Intersections of Gender

Intersections of Gender Launch Celebration A day of events celebrating intersectional gender excellence on UAlberta campus Emily Friedrich - 28 March 2019 Join us for a full-day of lineup of ...

Published: March 28, 2019

Dyscorpia: Future Intersections of the Body and Technology Exhibition - EXTENDED until June 30th | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Dyscorpia: Future Intersections of the Body and Technology Exhibition - EXTENDED until June 30th A groundbreaking art & technology exhibition comes to Edmonton's Enterprise Square Galleries.

Published: March 27, 2019

Awards & Accolades - March 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards & Accolades - March 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 26 March 2019 Faculty Recognition Karen Madsen, Department of Medicine, Women and ...

Published: March 26, 2019

Milad Rezvani Rad wins GSA Research Assistant Award | Faculty of Engineering

Milad Rezvani Rad wins GSA Research Assistant Award PhD student finds aesthetic and professional rewards in RA position Robyn Braun - 23 March 2019 Milad Rezvani Rad, a fourth year PhD student in ...

Published: March 23, 2019

Indigenous STS Research and Training Network among the recipients of the 2019 Kule Cluster Grants | Faculty of Native Studies

Indigenous STS Research and Training Network among the recipients of the 2019 Kule Cluster Grants Grant supports interdisciplinary and collaborative research Jordan Mae Cook - 22 March 2019

Published: March 22, 2019

Congratulations Undergraduate Teaching Award Winners | Sociology

Congratulations Undergraduate Teaching Award Winners Congratulations to both Drs. Sandra Bucerius and Randi Nixon on being awarded the 2018 Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Teaching Award, and the ...

Published: March 18, 2019

New book tells story of video game that lets players save doomed ballerina | Folio

New book tells story of video game that lets players save doomed ballerina Classical ballet meets modern gaming in 'iGiselle,' which puts a feminist twist on the heroine's outdated ending. March ...

Published: March 14, 2019

Long, cold winter won't affect fire season, says expert | Folio

Long, cold winter won't affect fire season, says expert May is the busiest fire month in Alberta, cautions U of A scientist who urges people to be vigilant and report wildfires immediately. March ...

Published: March 13, 2019

U of A lab receives funding to help prevent opioid addiction in chronic pain patients | Folio

U of A lab receives funding to help prevent opioid addiction in chronic pain patients Pharmacology lab upgrades among 16 U of A projects sharing more than $3 million in new grants. March 13, 2019 ...

Published: March 13, 2019

2019 Kule Research Cluster Grants announced | Faculty of Arts

2019 Kule Research Cluster Grants announced Community-based, cross-disciplinary collaboration define the award-winning research Donna McKinnon - 12 March 2019 Political scientist Jared Wesley, ...

Published: March 12, 2019

Researchers seek public participation in energy industry survey | Faculty of Science

Researchers seek public participation in energy industry survey University of Alberta geophysicists looking for information on perceptions, experiences with oil and gas industry. Katie Willis - 12 ...

Published: March 12, 2019

Call for Participants: Seeking Public Participation in Energy Industry Survey

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Published: March 12, 2019

X-ray vision a new reality, says UAlberta research study | Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

X-ray vision a new reality, says UAlberta research study New goggle technology is giving health-care providers the ability to 'see' their patients' spines Amanda McCarthy - 07 March 2019 The ...

Published: March 7, 2019

Book launch: The Creation of iGiselle | Kule Institute for Advanced Study

Book launch: The Creation of iGiselle Join us for the launch of The Creation of iGiselle: Classical Ballet Meets Contemporary Video Games with presentations, book signing, and light refreshments!

Published: March 5, 2019

Congratulations to Dr. Dailey-O'Cain recipient of the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Teaching Award | Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Congratulations to Dr. Dailey-O'Cain recipient of the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Teaching Award Dr. Carrie Smith - Department Chair - 04 March 2019 We are pleased to announce that Jennie Dailey ...

Published: March 4, 2019

Researchers to Study Severity & Impacts of Burnout on Alberta Physicians, Residents and Medical Students | Psychiatry

Researchers to Study Severity & Impacts of Burnout on Alberta Physicians, Residents and Medical Students Burnout is a serious risk for many professionals, as they struggle to balance intense ...

Published: March 1, 2019

Awards & Accolades - February 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards & Accolades - February 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 22 February 2019 Faculty Recognition Congratulations to the following winners of ...

Published: February 22, 2019

New algorithm boosts accuracy, speed of lung tumour identification | Folio

New algorithm boosts accuracy, speed of lung tumour identification U of A computing scientists develop neural network that outperforms other state-of-the-art methods of tracking tumours in real ...

Published: February 21, 2019

Billing consumers could help make cloud computing more energy-efficient: study | Folio

Billing consumers could help make cloud computing more energy-efficient: study "Invisible" cost of energy used by data centres could be passed on to customers to encourage sustainable practices, ...

Published: February 20, 2019

Coastal communities losing ground on climate change planning, study shows | Folio

Coastal communities losing ground on climate change planning, study shows Small cities are already seeing effects of climate change but lack resources and political mandate to adapt, says urban ...

Published: February 19, 2019

What the 2019 Central European Talks Series Brings to the Table | Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies

What the 2019 Central European Talks Series Brings to the Table The 2019 Central European Talks Series kicks off February 21st. 19 February 2019 The March 21st talk by Wirth Czech Doctoral ...

Published: February 19, 2019

Beyond Teaching and Research

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Published: February 13, 2019

Focusing on good management rather than emissions may help farmers address climate change | Folio

Focusing on good management rather than emissions may help farmers address climate change New study of Alberta farmers suggests scaling up practices that make economic and environmental sense ...

Published: February 12, 2019

First Nation teams with researchers to find graves of missing children from former residential school | Faculty of Arts

First Nation teams with researchers to find graves of missing children from former residential school Archeologists help pinpoint locations for commemorative site as part of project to turn ...

Published: February 5, 2019

Critical thinking and paying it forward: Faces of Philanthropy - Riad Bacchus | Faculty of Science

Critical thinking and paying it forward: Faces of Philanthropy - Riad Bacchus Riad Bacchus credits the University of Alberta for developing the skills that help his business succeed. Now, he's ...

Published: February 5, 2019

Meet five young changemakers who are driving gender equality in health care | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Meet five young changemakers who are driving gender equality in health care FoMD social justice champions recognized among Alberta Council for Global Cooperation's Top 30 Under 30. Kirsten Bauer - ...

Published: January 31, 2019

Anthropology Student wins Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela | Department of Anthropology

Anthropology Student wins Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela Liam Wadsworth, Masters student, was the recipient of this prestigious award 30 January 2019 Liam Wadsworth, a ...

Published: January 30, 2019

Bell Let's Talk - AI, machine learning, Text4Mood and apps | Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute

Bell Let's Talk - AI, machine learning, Text4Mood and apps How three U of A Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute research teams are working with technology-based diagnostics, interventions and ...

Published: January 30, 2019

Improved AI-based tool increases accuracy of schizophrenia diagnosis | Folio

Improved AI-based tool increases accuracy of schizophrenia diagnosis U of A researchers use machine learning to identify schizophrenia from patient brain scans. January 29, 2019 By Andrew Lyle A ...

Published: January 29, 2019

MecE professors building on Alberta's strengths | Faculty of Engineering

MecE professors building on Alberta's strengths Two MecE professors awarded Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework grants Robyn Braun - 29 January 2019 Mechanical Engineering ...

Published: January 29, 2019

Artificial intelligence for mental health | Faculty of Science

Artificial intelligence for mental health Study by UAlberta researchers uses machine learning to identify schizophrenia in brain scans. Andrew Lyle - 28 January 2019 (From left) Computing ...

Published: January 28, 2019

Updating the engineering and science of masonry, brick by brick | Faculty of Engineering

Updating the engineering and science of masonry, brick by brick A powerful research group is taking shape around the new MCAA - Northern Region Chair in Masonry Systems Richard Cairney - 25 ...

Published: January 25, 2019

6 Years, 6 Stories of Community

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Published: January 24, 2019

14 U of A clean energy projects receive funding boost | Folio

14 U of A clean energy projects receive funding boost U of A spinoff that turns windows into solar panels among projects sharing more than $20 million from Alberta Innovates. January 22, 2019 By ...

Published: January 22, 2019

Eleven Future Energy Systems researchers awarded new government funding | Home

Eleven Future Energy Systems researchers awarded new government funding Alberta Innovates has announced that 34 projects will receive $25.1 million through the Government of Alberta's Climate ...

Published: January 22, 2019

Awards and Accolades - January 2019 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - January 2019 Celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 17 January 2019 Faculty Recognition New Trail's "The elusive cure" featuring ...

Published: January 17, 2019

Book launches of new study on the Holodomor by Stanislav Kulchytsky held in five Canadian cities | Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Book launches of new study on the Holodomor by Stanislav Kulchytsky held in five Canadian cities The publication in 2018 of The Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine: An Anatomy of the Holodomor (CIUS ...

Published: January 11, 2019

Community Congrats! January 9, 2019

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Published: January 10, 2019

Art & Design student creates new logo for Kule Institute for Advanced Study | Faculty of Arts

Art & Design student creates new logo for Kule Institute for Advanced Study Art & Design student Naomi Brierley creates a new logo and visual identity for Kule Institute for Advanced Study. Erik ...

Published: January 10, 2019

Making AI accountable easier said than done, says U of A expert | Folio

Making AI accountable easier said than done, says U of A expert As artificial intelligence reshapes society, experts discuss how to make it transparent and accountable to the people it's meant to ...

Published: January 9, 2019

A Hard Act to Swallow | Faculty of Engineering

A Hard Act to Swallow A new medical device developed by a team of UAlberta Engineering graduates promises to improve the lives of patients with trouble swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia.

Published: January 3, 2019

Highlight reel: Snapshots of science | Faculty of Science

Highlight reel: Snapshots of science 2018 was a remarkable year for the Faculty of Science. Hear about some of the milestones and accomplishments we celebrated in the last 12 months. Katie Willis ...

Published: December 21, 2018

FoMD in the News | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

FoMD in the News A round-up of news stories featuring the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry ROSS NEITZ - 21 December 2018 This is a round-up of relevant news and media stories involving the Faculty ...

Published: December 21, 2018

The top 10 expert comment stories of 2018 | Folio

The top 10 expert comment stories of 2018 Free trade, pipelines, wildfires and the "Laurel or Yanny" debate figured prominently as U of A experts weighed in on the issues this year. December 20, ...

Published: December 20, 2018

2018 in Review: Our Top Stories of the Year | Faculty of Arts

2018 in Review: Our Top Stories of the Year A look back the most popular stories of 2018 Donna McKinnon - 20 December 2018 In a faculty as diverse, as engaged and as robust as ours, the ...

Published: December 20, 2018

Year in review: Books published in 2018 | Department of Secondary Education

Year in review: Books published in 2018 Learn more about the books published by three faculty members this past year. Kateryna Barnes - 20 December 2018 This past year Secondary Education faculty ...

Published: December 20, 2018

Awards and Accolades - December 2018 | Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Awards and Accolades - December 2018 Celebrating the achievements of faculty, staff and students. Kirsten Bauer - 18 December 2018 As the year comes to a close there are many successes to ...

Published: December 18, 2018

Overcoming the diversity challenge in STEM fields | Faculty of Engineering

Overcoming the diversity challenge in STEM fields Lianne Lefsrud explains how increased diversity in the workforce can benefit our economy Kyla Stocks - 18 December 2018 Lianne Lefsrud, an ...

Published: December 18, 2018

Researchers solve seismic mystery that shook central Alberta communities | Folio