Research
- News
Richard Siemens Laws on sex work don’t reflect sex worker’s perspectives, says PhD study
A study from the University of Alberta found that Canadian laws about sex work do not sufficiently take into account…
Read More » - NewsRichard Bagan
Feminist philosopher to explore sexual violence with new research position
Cressida Heyes, a professor of political science and feminist philosophy at the University of Alberta, didn’t initially intend on becoming…
Read More » - NewsRichard Bagan
Q&A: Does living in a colder community lead to higher alcohol consumption?
An international study co-authored by a professor at the University of Alberta tested the assumption that people who live in…
Read More » - NewsSupplied
Q&A: PhD student looks at meat-eating hares
A study out of the University of Alberta found that in the winter, snowshoe hares scavenge food from various animal…
Read More » - NewsJoshua Storie
University to discuss new budget model at town hall
At a town hall event next week, members of the university’s administration will be explaining its new budget model, and…
Read More » - NewsSupplied
High school student develops diamond-harvesting tool at the U of A
A new, more effective way of harvesting diamonds was discovered by a high school student at the University of Alberta…
Read More » - NewsHaley Dang
Political science professor appointed as Canada Research Chair
A Lego model of the United Nations building sits on the desk of Yasmeen Abu-Laban, a professor of political science…
Read More » - OpinionSupplied
U of A study of funniest words should’ve taken internet culture into account
What makes a word funny? Why are some words so much fun to say? Professor Chris Westurbury and his team…
Read More » - NewsSupplied
U of A gets $2.5M federal grant to open a new supercomputing facility
Merging the worlds of industry and academia, a new artificial intelligence supercomputing facility is expected to open in spring 2019…
Read More » - NewsSupplied
U of A alumnus develops new, convenient container for heart attack medication
A University of Alberta alumnus recently launched a product that allows heart attack sufferers to have instant access to potentially…
Read More »
