News Releases, Statements and Announcements

U of A-developed toolkit helps post-secondary institutions support military members, Veterans with academic pursuits

November 7, 2024

Compiles learnings from successful Military and Veteran Friendly Campus initiative, including creating a culture of trust and offering flexible schedules
U of A medical education program to train doctors where they are needed most

September 12, 2024

Motto of new Northern Alberta Medical Program is “recruit local, train local, retain local”; will be Canada’s farthest-reaching and northernmost multi-site medical education program
All smiles at newly-named Mike Petryk School of Dentistry

September 10, 2024

$10M donation to U of A school crowns distinguished career, will enhance care for Albertans from all walks of life
Mapping Martian meteorites: U of A researchers trace origins on the Red Planet

August 19, 2024

“Closest thing to going to Mars and picking up a rock”: researchers find path to revealing the history and geology of Mars
Alberta’s fierce 2023 wildfire season fueled by unusual mix of blazes, study finds

August 14, 2024

Two types of outbreaks, which normally wouldn’t occur together in a single year, fed fires that were responsible for 95 per cent of the area burned in Alberta last year.
Line Dry July: how respinning laundry practices can save energy and your clothing

June 26, 2024

Social challenge asks if you can go without using your tumble dryer for an entire month
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Statements & Announcements

International initiative will focus on improving large-scale conversion of waste biomass into biodegradable plastics.

03 October 2024 By Don Bell

Partnership will create the largest centre of excellence of its kind in North America offering diverse expertise and an easy-to-use global platform.

17 September 2024 By Adrianna MacPherson

President Flanagan provides an update to the university community on progress towards meaningful change for the university.

17 June 2024 By Bill Flanagan

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