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Society and Culture

Video Spotlight: Tennis Pandas chase fifth straight national title

U of A varsity team would be only the third in the university’s history to accomplish that streak.

  • August 02, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Firms with women in leadership roles are more attractive to investors and earn larger short-term returns, according to a study involving a U of A business professor. (Photo: Getty Images)

Investors value companies with female executives

New research looks at corporate culture in the wake of Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo.

  • July 29, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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CKUA host Grant Stovel says the public broadcaster offers listeners a distinctive mix of entertainment, education and community connection. (Photo courtesy CKUA)
Society and Culture

‘Human and authentic’: Why CKUA is a cultural institution like no other

Canada’s first public and educational radio broadcaster owes much of its community spirit to its U of A roots. Now it’s fighting for its life.

  • July 25, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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U of A researchers examined rehabilitation intensity and recovery outcomes in neurological patients to see how effective a “whole-day” approach could be in improving outcomes and quality of life. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research

Sitting less, moving more helps stroke patients recover mobility

Spending more time walking each day may lead to improvements in both functional mobility and gait speed after stroke, research shows.

  • July 24, 2024
  • By Oumar Salifou

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

From the President's Desk: Finding a path forward

President Flanagan provides an update to the university community on progress towards meaningful change for the university.
17 June 2024 By Bill Flanagan

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2024

Honouring the heart work led by Indigenous colleagues and allies, past and present.
31 May 2024 By Florence Glanfield

Grande Prairie facility will train rural doctors

Government of Alberta announces funds for a partnership between the University of Alberta and Northwestern Polytechnic to establish a Rural Medical Education Program Training Centre.
03 April 2024

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