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Christina Varvis UASU opposes Coalition for Affordable Course Materials, concerns about flat fee
In 2023, the University of Alberta considered implementing the Academic Materials Program (AMP). The program would have allowed students to…
Read More » - Lochlann Kerr
AASUA remains “hopeful” amidst bargaining proposal rejections
The Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta (AASUA) “still remain[s] hopeful” that a collective agreement with the…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
GFC discusses third-party encampment review
At the January 27 meeting of the University of Alberta General Faculties Council (GFC), GFC discussed the third-party encampment review.…
Read More » - Christina Varvis
U of A ranks fourth in Canadian university rankings
The University of Alberta recently ranked fourth in CourseCompare‘s 2025 list of top Canadian universities. Additionally, the U of A…
Read More » - Leah Hennig
U of A launches new Water Research Centre
On January 22, the University of Alberta launched its new Water Research Centre (WRC), with EPCOR as a founding partner.…
Read More » - Richard Siemens
U of A implements hiring freeze, effective January 1
On December 17, the University of Alberta announced a hiring freeze effective January 1. The hiring freeze will “[remain] in…
Read More » - Alexander Grey
The effect of growing artificial intelligence usage on education
Okan Bulut, a professor in the faculty of education at the University of Alberta, has been examining the effect of…
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Global Brigades U of A supports communities around the world
Global Brigades (GB) is an international non-profit organization consisting of students from different universities around the world. The organization takes…
Read More » - Christien Ford
EDI office renamed to access, community, and belonging
As of January 1, the University of Alberta’s office of the vice-provost (equity, diversity, and inclusion) (EDI) is now (access,…
Read More » - Macy Wong
GSA survey indicates support for graduate peer support program
On October 10, the University of Alberta Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) published a mental health report. The report, titled “Under…
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