Wildfires are getting more intense, and wildland firefighters need better protection. That’s why U of A researchers developed a game-changing new fire shirt. The goal is simple — protecting firefighters so they can focus on the job. Lab tests show it withstands heat three times

A new DNA discovery by U of A researchers could make immunotherapy work for colorectal cancers that usually resist it, offering hope for better outcomes. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/…

Meet Kush Bapuji, a third-year cell biology student diving into ovarian cancer research at the Dyck Lab. He’s researching a protein linked to ovarian cancer and testing a heart drug that may block it, supporting a promising new treatment path. With guidance from Dr. Jason Dyck

From breakthroughs in breast cancer imaging to advances in water-based battery tech, U of A researchers are driving discoveries with global impact. Read the top stories from our community this month: ualberta.ca/en/folio/index…

A student group from AlbertaSat is creating Ex-Alta 3, a Cube satellite that is meant to launch next summer on a rocket from SpaceX. Donors who give $100 or more to the project get to have their names etched onto a silicon chip that will be travelling into space on the satellite

New research from the U of A reveals how cattle adjust their grazing behaviour to withstand extreme summer heat, offering valuable insights for prairie ranchers to refine herd management strategies. Read more: ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/…

Unfortunately, blue-green algae blooms are common in Alberta during the summer. But what do we need to watch for when blue-green algae blooms in lakes and ponds? From health risks to space-based monitoring, U of A freshwater ecologist Rolf Vinebrooke shares seven surprising

I had the honour of joining the ELITE Program for Black Youth's 5th anniversary celebration. The ELITE Program gives Black Youth work-integrated internship experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine (STEMM), helping set up the next generation of leaders

A U of A anthropologist Darcie DeAngelo credits Alberta’s Rat Control Program for ensuring the province is one of the few residential jurisdictions on the planet to be virtually free of the pest — but cautions that climate change could put that rare status at risk. Read more:

As the new academic year starts University of Alberta let's take a look at six unconventional courses that we offer. Read more: ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/…

There may have been a few changes in location due to the smoky weather, but nothing could dampen the excitement of Week of Welcome events. One of the more popular events is the free pancake breakfast - volunteers from the Students' Union will be serving free pancakes all week,

Today, the Northern Alberta Medical Program officially welcomed its first cohort of 30 medical students, marking the beginning of a new chapter in medical education in Alberta. Under the Northern Alberta Medical Program, University of Alberta has partnered with Northwestern Polytechnic to

Whether it's the Hide & Seek Club, the Bollywood Dance Club, the Undergraduate Linguistics Association or the U of A Wildlife Society, there's a club on campus for everyone! I had a great time at the annual Clubs Fair, where I met students from some of the hundreds of

Making the most of these remaining weeks of great weather, out cycling in the River valley. Green and gold is on the way.#greenandgold #ulberta

The U of A is receiving $5M to strengthen programs for Indigenous youth, thanks to the Mastercard Foundation. The investment marks the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and is part of the Mastercard Foundation's work to transform education and

This morning, I had the opportunity to join the inspection of the electrical workshop in the R.E. Phillips Building. It's nice to meet with the people who literally keep the lights on at the University of Alberta. Thank you for the tour and for your important work behind the

I had a great meeting with the cohort of staff members participating in the Global Academic Leadership Development (GALD) program. Thank you for the thoughtful discussion and for all that you do for the university.

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of reflection to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. In observance of this day, the university is closed. We encourage everyone to read

September is my favourite time of year at the University of Alberta - it's filled with new beginnings, reconnecting and celebrating, as well as opportunities for learning and reflection. Here are a few highlights from the whirlwind of activities that took place.

Please join me for the upcoming President's Speaker Series, "Power in Pluralism: The U of A and Democracy." 📅 Oct 15 | 7:30 PM | Horowitz Theatre 🎙️ Professors Jared Wesley & Moin Yahya 🎟️ $10 | Proceeds support the Campus Food Bank Tickets are available here: