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.
As part of the NATO DIANA network, the university will help innovators and researchers advance new technologies to solve challenges affecting global security and peace.
Three-year strategy aims to ensure all students have opportunities for connection, exploration and challenge that will set them up for success at university and beyond.
Significant funding boosts propel university to an all-time high of nearly $600 million in annual revenue dedicated to research, despite an overall decline nationally.
Five-year plan aims to bring the university’s globally recognized strengths to bear on grand challenges affecting society, the economy and the environment.
More future health professionals will be able to study closer to home and go on to provide vital services in local communities, thanks to new provincial funding.
New provincial funding will allow U of A to train more medical students and residents who will practise in rural communities, ensuring all Albertans receive top-quality health care.
An investment from Tennis Canada and Rogers will fund the creation of six fully covered tennis courts that will allow U of A athletes and the Edmonton area community to train year-round.
Neural stem cell biologist Anastassia Voronova recognized for promising research toward discovering the causes and regenerative therapies for neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis.