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Background in brain science and theatre gives new professor a unique perspective on bridging disciplines

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 16 December 2021
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India, U.S. account for a quarter of COVID-19 misinformation: study

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 10 December 2021
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Indigenous historians say more than an apology is needed from the Catholic Church

  • CTV News
  • 09 December 2021
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Student Equity Award highlights student leaders in social justice

  • Jill Flaman
  • 09 December 2021
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Art & Design alumna creates visuals for Edmonton’s bid for the 2026 World Cup host city

  • Erik Einsiedel
  • 06 December 2021
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ICYMI: Historian reveals story of Canadian journalist who chronicled horrors of Holodomor

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 26 November 2021
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Smart sound system could relieve anxiety for ICU patients

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 23 November 2021
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Art & Design graduate creates brand identity for the Edmonton Firefighter International Sky Climb

  • Erik Einsiedel
  • 22 November 2021
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Passion for writing leads PhD grad to academic and literary success

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 16 November 2021
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Student redesigns dictionary of her native Filipino language

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 12 November 2021
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We need a vaccination document that is truly global

  • Globe and Mail
  • 09 November 2021
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Edmonton charities feel the pinch as inflation swells to 18-year high

  • CBC
  • 07 November 2021
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Jordan Abel’s memoir, Nishga, probes a dark history

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 04 November 2021
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‘Fly-in, fly-out’ oilsands workers face significant mental health challenges, report suggests

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 25 October 2021
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International politics expert to shed light on ‘new world disorder’

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 22 October 2021
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Searching For the Graves of Canada’s Indigenous Children

  • New York Times
  • 21 October 2021
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U of A post-doc helps develop global guidelines for ethical research on ancient DNA

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 20 October 2021
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Students design space-saving ‘commander’s kits’ for Canadian military

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 15 October 2021
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Quebec delay sign of tough decisions provinces face on vaccine mandates

  • CTV News
  • 14 October 2021
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Indigenous archeology and finding the "children who never came home"

  • Quirks and Quarks
  • 06 October 2021
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Community-minded student creates ‘Period Pantry’ for those in need

  • Shelby McLeod
  • 05 October 2021
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Why wear an orange shirt on September 30th

  • Jackie Bellerose
  • 29 September 2021
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'We should be educating our kids': Businesses look for creative ways to mark Truth and Reconciliation

  • CityNews
  • 28 September 2021
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Why Beethoven wasn’t the original punk rocker of classical music

  • The Conversation
  • 24 September 2021
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Meet the New Faculty Members in Arts

  • Marcie Whitecotton
  • 23 September 2021
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'The chicken or the egg' behind revisiting Sask.' s 1960s hydro boom

  • Star Phoenix
  • 22 September 2021
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Pandemic anxiety at an all-time high in Alberta as Jason Kenney responds to mounting criticism on his handling of COVID-19

  • The Star
  • 22 September 2021
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UCP leadership review coming this spring following five-hour-long caucus meeting

  • CTV News
  • 21 September 2021
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COVID-19: What are the political, moral impacts of anti-vaccine protests at hospitals?

  • Global News
  • 14 September 2021
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Political Pasts: Will Party Ties Help Or Hinder Edmonton Mayoral Hopefuls?

  • 13 September 2021
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Researcher keen to expand Oxford research on history of sexuality while at U of A

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 10 September 2021
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'Violent summer' of 2021 concerning: Edmonton Police Association

  • CTV News
  • 08 September 2021
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Four leading researchers named to Royal Society of Canada

  • Michael Brown
  • 07 September 2021
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Oh, Brothers

  • Curtis Gillespie
  • 04 September 2021
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New student-led academic journal showcases undergraduate research in arts

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 03 September 2021
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Sound Studies Institute relaunches with new student-designed website

  • Erik Einsiedel
  • 02 September 2021
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Time for Alberta to target COVID-19 vaccine uptake in rural, remote areas: health experts

  • CBC News
  • 01 September 2021
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How neighbourhoods in Canada can repurpose storefronts left empty by COVID-19 pandemic

  • CTV News
  • 31 August 2021
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East Asian Studies professor receives JELF from Canada Foundation for Innovation

  • Michael Brown
  • 11 August 2021
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Artifacts from music professor, composer’s life will be included in international registry

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 30 July 2021
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The Indigenous Archaeologist Tracking Down the Missing Residential Children

  • New York TImes
  • 30 July 2021
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How To Be a Better Treaty Person

  • Amei-lee Laboucan
  • 26 July 2021
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What Is the Pandemic Doing to My Young Child?

  • Lisa Szabo
  • 26 July 2021
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Digital tech experts work to bring internet to rural and remote communities

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 20 July 2021
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Alberta Aviation Museum seeking new volunteers to restore rare WWII fighter plane

  • CBC
  • 19 July 2021
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The Green Party in crisis

  • CBC
  • 19 July 2021
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'Noisy' survey data make it difficult to explain Alberta's massive youth unemployment rate

  • Edmonton Journal
  • 19 July 2021
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Alberta to hold referendum on equalization, daylight saving

  • 15 July 2021
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Historical society's new Indigenous history researcher eager to dive into her role

  • 15 July 2021
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In the tracks of a forgotten past

  • 13 July 2021
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‘Return to normal’ travel and research may bring hazards to northern, Indigenous communities

  • 12 July 2021
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Work by Nina Haggerty artists featured alongside van Gogh

  • 07 July 2021
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'Growth provides opportunities': Experts weigh in on Alberta’s population projections

  • 05 July 2021
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Indigenous experts grapple with next steps for site of Kamloops residential school

  • Various Contributors
  • 30 June 2021
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Madisen Gee: Arts Convocation

  • Arts Staff
  • 25 June 2021
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James K. McKay: Arts Convocation

  • Arts Staff
  • 25 June 2021
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Indigenous tales from the stage for thousands of Alberta students

  • 21 June 2021
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B.C. woman says Mounties need better training on investigating condom-free 'stealthing' assaults

  • 21 June 2021
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Creative writing puts recent arts grad on unexpected journey of learning and healing

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 18 June 2021
Tyler Paetkau

Philosophy grad aims to bridge communication divides that put academics at odds with everyday people

  • Michael Brown
  • 17 June 2021
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Church fighting pandemic restrictions is cult-like, former worshippers, expert allege

  • 16 June 2021
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Leading Students’ Union through pandemic and other trials sets grad up for success

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 16 June 2021
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New saxophone album supports Treaty 6 Outreach

  • 08 June 2021
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Leading expert recognized for work to close ‘justice gap’ in sexual assault laws

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 07 June 2021
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Indigenous experts grapple with next steps for site of Kamloops residential school

  • Various Contributors
  • 03 June 2021
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Big data reveals inequities in federal funding for non-profits across Canada

  • Dominique Clement
  • 02 June 2021
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Theatre director Reneltta Arluk examines colonization in U of A production of classical play

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 02 June 2021
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Celebrating the achievements of the Department of East Asian Studies

  • Christopher Lupke
  • 31 May 2021
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More than 800 residential school students died in Alberta — advocates say it's time to find their graves

  • CBC
  • 31 May 2021
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Embracing e-conferences: a step toward limiting the negative effects of conference culture

  • 28 May 2021
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'Turning a massive ship': U of A set to host massive virtual humanities conference next week

  • Edmonton Journal
  • 27 May 2021
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Jordan Abel's book about intergenerational trauma will be there when you need it

  • CBC
  • 25 May 2021
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Literary detective work leads to major book prize for U of A poet

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 21 May 2021
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‘I want to use my voice; I have to speak out’: New podcast explores systemic racism, celebrates Black achievement

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 21 May 2021
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End of an era? Progressive mayors in Calgary and Edmonton to make their exits

  • National Post
  • 10 May 2021
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U of A professor studies how ‘invisible’ racism in academia keeps the people who experience it on the margins

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 07 May 2021
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Kenney announces new, stricter COVID-19 measures, but will enough Albertans follow the rules?

  • National Post
  • 05 May 2021
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Student’s passion for archeology helps unearth the story of a 3,000-year-old tragedy

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 30 April 2021
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Meet our AWE Student Interns: Sydney Henderson

  • Marcie Whitecotton, Sydney Henderson
  • 29 April 2021
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Meet our AWE Student Interns: Sharon Gong

  • Marcie Whitecotton, Sharon Gong
  • 29 April 2021

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