University of Alberta Press Release

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 18:39 New mapping tool could help preserve centuries-old forests in B.C.
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 20:03 A mini pot of gold: Researchers discover new tiny fungi species in Alberta
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 21:22 U of A research pinpoints bugs in popular science software
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 21:17 Rose petal research could bloom into better fabrics.
Wed, 11/12/2025 - 21:33 New program trains students to power Canadas sustainable future
Mon, 11/10/2025 - 18:59 Premature babies face higher risk of disease, hospital stays and prescription meds
Mon, 11/10/2025 - 18:55 We dont know how much thawing permafrost will accelerate climate change. Researchers are aiming to find out
Mon, 11/10/2025 - 18:51 Women are three times more likely than men to get severe long COVID: Heres why
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 21:21 No fences: research shows high-tech collars keep cattle from straying
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 21:14 Alberta patients part of worldwide study on heart failure drug
Wed, 11/05/2025 - 20:06 Researchers uncover how brain lipids help neurons communicate and protect themselves
Tue, 11/04/2025 - 19:15 Exercise reduces risk of common postpartum pelvic floor problems
Tue, 11/04/2025 - 19:11 E. coli use new way to protect themselves during Crohns disease, study finds
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 18:40 Health law expert urges more regulation on stem cell supplement advertising
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 16:27 Some cancer patients get heart damage during chemotherapy and some dont: Heres why
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:22 Breakthrough genetic research holds keys to fighting devastating muscle wasting in cancer
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:16 Gord Johnston to receive 2026 Canadian Business Leader Award
Tue, 10/21/2025 - 18:46 New clinical trial tests whether heavy lifting could combat cancer side-effects
Fri, 10/17/2025 - 05:58 Western Canadian cities underprepared for climate-related health risks: study
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 19:29 Developing a green thumb young can help prevent cancer: study
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 20:33 Newly identified function for protein could hold key to chemo resistance
Mon, 10/06/2025 - 01:10 U of A-led research team finds links to preterm birth, low birth weight and C-section delivery.
Wed, 09/24/2025 - 18:43 U of A to honour biology grad for breakthrough in treating cystic fibrosis
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:11 Video Spotlight: U of A spinoff company aims to win space waste race
Mon, 09/08/2025 - 19:29 Computer games could level up cognitive function in people living with dementia
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 19:22 Research leaders, rising stars recognized by Royal Society of Canada
Thu, 08/28/2025 - 19:01 Research team identifies potential new target for relieving pain after surgery
Mon, 08/18/2025 - 18:52 Video Spotlight: A race to preserve precious evidence trapped in permafrost
Thu, 08/07/2025 - 17:39 U of A Museums prepares a beloved painting for its new home on campus.
Tue, 08/05/2025 - 16:29 When debate dies: How good intentions can fuel echo chambers and how you can break out of them
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 00:24 The antidote to burnout in health care? Promote joy on the job
Fri, 07/18/2025 - 23:11 New research partnership aims to improve health for Treaty First Nations children and families in Alberta
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 19:26 U of A nursing team tapped to pilot virtual primary care and lead research for women aged 35+ in northern Alberta.
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:26 Earlier diagnosis and treatment of dementia may help delay progression of the disease: researchers
Wed, 07/09/2025 - 15:49 Stage setter: Theatre education cultivates skills for any career
Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:03 Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:19 New radiotracer could make breast cancer detection quicker, more accurate
Fri, 06/27/2025 - 02:39 Malnutrition may be a hidden health factor for people with obesity and osteoarthritis
Thu, 06/26/2025 - 02:36 80 per cent of colorectal cancers resist immunotherapy. This DNA treatment could help
Mon, 06/23/2025 - 14:27 How the U of A became Canadas top AI university
Fri, 06/20/2025 - 01:42 U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Fri, 06/20/2025 - 01:39 U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
Thu, 06/19/2025 - 04:36 Getting beyond the gut: AI tool reveals hidden health risks for people with inflammatory bowel disease
Sat, 06/14/2025 - 10:39 Protein referee could hold key to stopping some breast cancers from spreading
Sat, 06/14/2025 - 10:39 Decades-long quest for U of A gallery space is coming to fruition
Wed, 05/28/2025 - 20:40 U of A professor emeritus joins ranks of Newton, Darwin in Royal Society
Sat, 05/24/2025 - 01:26 Plant partnership: fungi help spruce trees fight off budworm attacks
Thu, 05/22/2025 - 18:41 Video spotlight: Birds, beasts and mythical animals come to life in U of A exhibition
Tue, 05/13/2025 - 20:23 North American boreal forest holds 31 per cent more trees than thought
Wed, 04/23/2025 - 19:25 All-out approach needed to curb chronic wasting disease hotspots on farms, study suggests
Tue, 04/22/2025 - 19:16 New guidelines include option for medication, surgery for pediatric obesity
Tue, 04/15/2025 - 15:04 Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:47 Mathematicians solve centuries-old mystery of how broken tulips get their stripes
Wed, 04/09/2025 - 19:33 U of A to award honorary degrees to leaders in science, philanthropy and community
Wed, 04/09/2025 - 07:06 Overcoming obstacles: AI-powered app flags mobility barriers for people with disabilities
Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:21 Ultrasound investigated as safer and cheaper way to diagnose juvenile arthritis
Tue, 04/01/2025 - 22:07 New research helps Alberta communities take fuel away from wildfires
Mon, 03/31/2025 - 21:04 Bioengineered red yeast turns wood waste into a valuable fatty acid
Tue, 03/25/2025 - 18:03 Conversation cards give teens a hand to take charge of their health
Mon, 03/24/2025 - 04:51 U of A ranked among worlds Top 50 most international universities
Wed, 03/12/2025 - 05:21 Study confirms safety of high-intensity resistance training during pregnancy
Tue, 03/11/2025 - 04:51 Gene therapy shows promise for treating rare muscle disease
Fri, 03/07/2025 - 06:03 New imaging test could improve how we diagnose and treat lung cancer
Fri, 02/28/2025 - 19:47 Expanding opportunities for Albertans: LIFT Centre to lead on life sciences
Thu, 02/27/2025 - 19:15 Did they earn it? Study looks at nepo babies debate
Thu, 02/13/2025 - 17:04 The fairness filter: progress skews perceptions of past discrimination
Thu, 02/13/2025 - 17:04 Changing the Story: A new chapter for belonging at the U of A
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:57 Rheumatology enters the chat: research projects use AI and collaborative thinking to improve patient care
Mon, 02/10/2025 - 04:51 From skydiving to seedlings: GoPro finds new use in forestry
Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:57 Energy systems expert receives nearly $2M to help Canada reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Thu, 01/30/2025 - 04:51 Study reveals mental health toll of underemployment among skilled immigrants
Tue, 01/28/2025 - 17:41 Pain medication finds new purpose fighting toxins from kidney disease
Thu, 01/23/2025 - 04:51 New climate adaptation course fills knowledge gap for urban planners
Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:15 Study uncovers disparity between how textbooks and self-advocates discuss autism
Wed, 01/15/2025 - 19:14 U of A brings entrepreneurial expertise to nationwide lab to market networks
Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:18 Gluten-free food affordability a struggle for nearly half of Canadian households with kids who have celiac disease
Fri, 08/16/2024 - 10:52 Unusual mix of blazes sparked 2023 fire season, study shows
Fri, 08/02/2024 - 22:51 Video Spotlight: Tennis Pandas chase fifth straight national title
Thu, 07/25/2024 - 07:27 Sitting less, moving more helps stroke patients recover mobility
Tue, 07/09/2024 - 15:23 Research addresses mental health disparities among Canadas youth
Thu, 07/04/2024 - 14:22 Canadians and Europeans are leery of taking other countries CO2
Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:11 Build back trust, says Canada Research Chair in Applied Pediatric Immunization
Thu, 06/20/2024 - 23:57 MFA (directing) graduate brings LGBTQ voices to stage and screen
Thu, 06/20/2024 - 19:21 Clearing the air about wildfire smoke and air quality on our campuses
Wed, 06/19/2024 - 18:33 Experiment builds knowledge about increasing food safety in the rapidly developing technology.
Thu, 06/13/2024 - 11:21 Drug discovery puts PhD grad on the leading edge of medical science
Thu, 06/06/2024 - 05:10 Pregnancy complications can lead to mothers lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease
Wed, 06/05/2024 - 05:06 U of A rises 15 places to rank among worlds top 100, fourth in Canada in latest QS rankings
Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:02 Augustana graduate plans to help others through power of music
Tue, 05/14/2024 - 03:47 Patients with neurological disease are likelier to die after COVID
Sun, 05/12/2024 - 08:05 From the Provost's Desk: Alberta History mural project update
Sun, 05/12/2024 - 08:03 From the Provosts Desk: Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Awards for Teaching Excellence
Sun, 05/12/2024 - 07:51 Shaping the future: How the University of Alberta's colleges advance equity, diversity and inclusion
Thu, 02/29/2024 - 14:23 AI-powered platform could help law enforcement get ahead of designer drugs
Wed, 02/28/2024 - 04:08 U of A research team uncovers universal code driving formation of all cell membranes
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 04:34 Cardiac-resynchronization defibrillators still saving lives after 14 years
Fri, 02/23/2024 - 09:51 Black excellence in academia: Celebrating Black scholars at the University of Alberta
Fri, 02/23/2024 - 09:39 Books for Black History Month: Toward an Anti-Racist Poetics
Fri, 02/09/2024 - 22:08 Learning about the cultural significance of textiles with the Woven Identities exhibit
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:28 U of A launches new action plan to support student success as enrolment grows