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Teens are getting helpful prompts for talking with their health-care providers, in the form of a deck of conversation-starter cards developed by U of A researchers and informed by feedback from teenage patients. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Research

Conversation cards give teens a hand to take charge of their health

Simple tool shows promise for improving communication and goal-setting with health-care providers during medical appointments.

  • March 25, 2025
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
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The U of A ranked 46th globally and fourth in Canada in Times Higher Education’s latest “most international” ranking, reflecting its commitment to addressing global challenges through research, education and engagement. (Photo: Richard Siemens)
Research, Science and Technology, Business, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

U of A ranked among world’s Top 50 ‘most international’ universities

Times Higher Education puts the university at 46th worldwide and fourth in Canada, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and solving global challenges.

  • March 24, 2025
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
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Employers looking to improve their teams’ performance might be better off providing increasing “streak incentives” rather than set payouts as a reward, according to a U of A study. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Business, Society and Culture

Hot streaks boost productivity, study shows

“Streak incentives” with increasing rewards motivate employees better than set bonuses for performance.

  • March 24, 2025
  • By Geoff McMaster
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The lack of diversity in education and literature on dermatological conditions led U of A professors Ravina Sanghera and Parbeer Grewal to co-author a new addition to an authoritative pharmacy resource. (Photo: Getty Images)
Society and Culture, Health And Wellness, Research

New chapter in pharmacy reference book seeks to diversify dermatology

Patients with skin of colour are often misdiagnosed or experience delays in treatment. Two U of A professors are looking to change that.

  • March 20, 2025
  • By Adrianna MacPherson

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

Expanding opportunities for Albertans: LIFT Centre to lead on life sciences

U of A centre to advance research, train the workforce of tomorrow and expand access to high-demand fields.
28 February 2025

Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the University of Alberta

05 February 2025

Remembering a ‘giant of Prairie politics’

Peter Meekison, beloved political science scholar and co-architect of the Canadian constitution, leaves an enduring legacy.
31 January 2025 By Geoff McMaster

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