University of Alberta

• Alberta researcher focusing on supporting mental health of health-care workers

  The University of Alberta's Susan Sommerfeldt has received funding for two projects in partnership with Covenant Health to help the mental health of health-care workers.

  Health

  May 10
• Alberta doctors say province heading to 300 COVID-19 patients in ICU by end of May

  "This will also result in thousands of Albertans suffering significant disability for months or years due to long-COVID," the letter read.

  Health

  May 4
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• University of Alberta entrepreneur transforms waste into jet fuel

  An entrepreneur who doubles as a University of Alberta professor has found the right formula to help a plane take flight using crops and cows.

  Tech

  Apr 30
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• ‘Beloved Edmonton giant’ Stanley A. Milner honoured after his death

  "From his work as a member of city council, to his leadership roles with numerous civic institutions, Stanley Milner helped shape Edmonton."

  Education

  Apr 26
• University of Alberta international student stabbing raises concerns at school

  “When I got punched in the face and got attacked by the knife, the guy who attacked me also got scared, so he escaped from the University Station escalators."

  Crime

  Apr 26
• University of Alberta students’ idea could prevent fentanyl overdoses

  Three University of Alberta students were discussing the issue of fentanyl overdoses when they came up with a potential life-saving solution to the deadly problem. 

  Health

  Apr 19
• Alberta scientists urge adoption of bill that would protect against coal mining

  Some 35 scientists from the University of Alberta are urging the provincial government to rethink its plans for expanding coal-mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Apr 19
• University of Alberta program provides Edmonton businesses online support amid COVID-19 pandemic

  A program that started last year in Edmonton has helped hundreds of businesses build their online presence. The Making Edmonton Digital program was initiated by the University of Alberta and the City of Edmonton as a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE: Owners of independent Edmonton restaurants push for ‘COVID-zero’ plan Students in the School...

  Consumer

  Apr 17
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• U of A researchers using type of A.I. to predict different COVID-19 scenarios

  Machine learning can allow researchers to see how transmission rates change after policy changes, said Hao Wang, a math professor at the University of Alberta.

  Health

  Apr 14
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• NDP, University of Alberta students demand freeze on post-secondary tuition hikes

  The official opposition said U of A students will experience tuition increases between 17 per cent and 104 per cent in graduate and undergraduate programs.

  Economy

  Apr 13