The University of Alberta is ranked as the 31st most international university in the world for 2017, according to the World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education. The rankings are based on data about international staff, students and publication co-authors, as well as the school's international reputation. International students make up nearly 17 per cent of undergrads and almost 39 per cent of grad students, while international professors account for more than 40 per cent of faculty.
This summer, Edmonton welcomes the 2017 World Indigenous Nations Games. Representatives from Indigenous groups in Western Canada, Brazil, Ethiopia, Panama, New Zealand, Russia and the United States will come to the city July 2-9. Treaty 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild, '67 BPE, '75 MA, '76 LLB, '07 LLD (Honorary), has been a strong proponent of an international Indigenous games for more than three decades. In addition to connecting Indigenous peoples across international lines, he said events such as this serve an important purpose for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada. The Games' athletic events will be held at various venues in and around Edmonton, including University of Alberta facilities.
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences plans to implement a new doctor of pharmacy degree program for incoming students in September 2018. This undergraduate, clinical professional degree requires two years of pre-professional studies followed by four years of pharmacy education. The program was recently approved by the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Advanced Education.
Student athletes and the entire Edmonton sport community can now use Foote Field year-round. A new inflatable dome turns the previously seasonal field into a multi-season training facility. The space can be divided into four separate sections to help support the development of track and field athletes. Foote Field is used by Golden Bears and Pandas athletes and for special public events. It also hosts intramurals and recreational programming. The dome, the largest such air-supported structure in Alberta, will shelter the field through the coolest months, from late November until the end of April.
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