Institutional
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Kesia Dias U of A’s proposed removal of EDI hiring policies sparks legal threats
Following the release of a CBC article about the University of Alberta’s proposed elimination of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)…
Read More » - Sofia Osborne
Students raise concerns over the condition of U of A residences
The University of Alberta is likely to increase the price of residence and meal plans for the upcoming 2026–27 year,…
Read More » - Lochlann Kerr
University denies AASUA permission to petition on campus
On November 25, 2025, the U of A denied the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)…
Read More » - Leah Hennig
One year later: Staff feeling the squeeze of the hiring freeze
On January 1, 2025, a hiring freeze went into effect at the University of Alberta. While not a complete stop…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
GFC passes motion opposing elimination of EDI from draft recruitment policy
At the January 26 meeting of the University of Alberta’s General Faculties Council (GFC), a motion to oppose the elimination…
Read More » - Leah Hennig
U of A president’s expenses higher than previous president and other institutions
University of Alberta President and Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan’s expenses exceed those of comparable universities. In his first term as president,…
Read More » - Leah Hennig
BoG approves proposed exceptional tuition increases
At the December 12 meeting of the University of Alberta’s Board of Governors (BoG), a motion to approve proposed exceptional…
Read More » - Leah Hennig
Challenges for international students extend beyond visa cuts
International students are facing higher costs of living and tuition, cuts to new study permits, and challenges back home. So…
Read More » - Leah Hennig
U of A research discovers another role of brain molecule in neurodegeneration
A research team from the University of Alberta has discovered another function of ganglioside molecules in brain regulation and neurodegenerative…
Read More » - Rosty Soroka
Engineering program being rebuilt from the ground up
Simaan AbouRizk served as the interim dean for the faculty of engineering for three years starting in 2021. When it…
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