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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…
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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…
Read More » - Amanda Sparks
GSA’s associate vice-president (labour) removed from his position
On November 18, an email shared with The Gateway stated that Nathan Lamarche, the associate vice-president (labour) (AVPL) of the…
Read More » - Cody Shimizu
EPS conducts training on U of A’s North Campus
Patrick Nickleson was walking on campus on the morning of October 30 when he saw a large group of men…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
GFC to recommend BoG approval of U of A organizational values
At the University of Alberta’s General Faculties Council (GFC) meeting on November 17, a motion to recommend that the Board…
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