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Leah Hennig U of A celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol
The University of Alberta held an event on June 4 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol. The…
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Yeast fermentation as a low-cost source of punicic acid, according to study
Punicic acid is known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, and is mainly obtained from the oil of pomegranate seeds.…
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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.…
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Maclean’s rankings showcase excellence in many U of A programs
The University of Alberta’s nursing program was ranked first amongst other nursing programs in Canada in Maclean’s 2024 ‘Best Programs…
Read More » - OpinionLeah Hennig
Something’s missing in academic literature — it’s access
Have you ever encountered a paper that annoyed you because of how convoluted it was? Sure, you can understand it,…
Read More » - NewsMindy Quang
U of A researcher discovers potential heart function benefit from anti-obesity drug
GDF15, an anti-obesity drug, is undergoing human clinical trials and has shown potential cardiac benefits in obese mice. Ongoing research…
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U of A doctoral students serve as assistant coaches for women’s sitting volleyball team
The Canadian women’s sitting volleyball team came back with bronze medals from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Two doctoral students…
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Parkinson’s disease impacts mental aspects of movement, U of A researchers find
University of Alberta PhD candidate in the faculty of rehabilitation medicine, Kathryn Lambert, co-published a research article exploring how Parkinson’s…
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U of A places fourth in Canada in global rankings
On October 9, the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed the University of Alberta in the top…
Read More » - NewsLale Fassone
U of A associate professor discusses use of the term ‘gender modality’
A recent Nature publication by Florence Ashley emphasized the need for new terms in gender research beyond cisgender and transgender.…
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