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‘Science at the Fifty-Third Degree’ humanizes research advancements through conversation

After finishing her PhD in pharmacology, Nayiar Shahid, a research and education assistant at the University of Alberta, wanted to step away from the table and tell the human stories behind experiments. She is the founder and host of Science at the Fifty-Third Degree. The podcast sheds light on scientific…

Women often forced to self-advocate for blood pressure management

Community members raise concerns about new home for U of A organ

Notes from Council: Plans for the October referendum

New micro-credential program promotes Indigenous entrepreneurship

Burlap Sack: Air conditioning

I love air conditioning. Walking into an air-conditioned room after a dose of sweaty suffocation is like washing down that sugary film left in your mouth by chocolate with cold water. The problem is that relying on air conditioning is not sustainable.  Summer keeps getting hotter, and air conditioning seems…

Eduroam wifi could provide help for consistent connection

Editorial: The UASU’s biggest challenge: Reaching students

Four-day school week: Rural schools deserve more

Meta’s AI data centre: A costly benefit?

What’s the 311? September 9

In our biweekly column, What’s the 311?, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton. Check out all these amazing local events! What: Strathearn Art Walk and Music FestivalWhen: September 11–13Where: Strathearn ParkAdmission: Free Head over to Strathearn for a free art walk and music…

Back to school playlist

Photostory and review: GameCon 2026

Album Review: ‘Stone Fruits’ by Stephen Curtis

YouthWrite celebrates 30 years of fostering creativity

New School of Politics and Democracy sparks concerns from faculty

The University of Alberta and the Banff Centre have been the home of the Peter Lougheed School of Leadership since 2014. Now, the school has a sibling — the Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy (PLSPD).  The U of A officially launched the PLSPD in October 2025. Its first…

Indigenous leaders struggle to make progress in GSA

2026 Predictions

Photostory: Palestine Solidarity Market

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a student club at the University of Alberta, hosted…

Photostory and review: GameCon 2026

Photostory: Edmonton Folk Music Festival 2026