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PhD candidate Cosmas Ugwu found that growing perennial cereal grains and legumes in the same fields could benefit both crop performance and sustainability. (Photo: Supplied)
Science and Technology, Research

Growing grains and legumes in the same fields could be a win-win for crop performance and sustainability

An innovative experiment shows promising results in different growing regions across Alberta.

  • November 21, 2024
  • By Bev Betkowski
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Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Video spotlight: Misinformation expert meets the manosphere

New documentary film hosted by Timothy Caulfield examines the hypermasculinity movement in contemporary culture.

  • November 20, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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A new Canada-wide website about the safety of medications for pregnant women launched today, thanks in part to extensive data from Alberta. U of A epidemiologist Padma Kaul is the principal investigator for Alberta’s ongoing research into mother-child health. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Research

New website provides pregnant women with much-needed info on medications

Aim is to help women and their clinicians understand which meds are safe to take during pregnancy.

  • November 19, 2024
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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A new U of A study shows that drugs like Ozempic may not just be causing people to lose weight — they may be causing the heart to lose muscle. (Photo: Getty Images)
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Research

Weight-loss drug found to shrink heart muscle in mice, human cells

U of A researchers urge caution about the unknown unintended negative health consequences of trendy anti-obesity medications.

  • November 18, 2024
  • By Michael Brown

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

U of A contributing world-leading expertise to new Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts

International initiative will focus on improving large-scale conversion of waste biomass into biodegradable plastics.
03 October 2024 By Don Bell

U of A, Lawcubator team up to simplify legal and HR regulatory compliance

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

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

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