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University of Alberta choir performs live concert from inside their vehiclesThe University of Alberta Madrigal Singers has pivoted and has been performing as a "car choir," gathering in a parking lot and singing into microphones from inside their vehicles.CanadaApr 4, 2021
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Push to keep tech business in Edmonton prompts program to support potential startupsChristopher Micetich is behind a partnership with the University of Alberta called imYEG, which aims to take ideas and research and develop them into a viable business venture.TechFeb 19, 2021
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Alberta scientists use machine learning and Twitter to better understand our healthUniversity of Alberta computing scientists said a machine learning tool called Grebe used data from Twitter to improve their understanding of people's health and wellness.TechApr 1, 2019
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Parking confusion at Edmonton hospital costs man $88A Stony Plain man is calling for changes to parking at the University of Alberta hospital, after paying $88 to go see his wife post-surgery.HealthFeb 20, 2019
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Alberta students show off tech skills as part of 24-hour ‘hackathon’The event, 'Hacked,' gave Alberta students the opportunity to show off their coding abilities on Saturday.TechJan 19, 2019
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Alberta scientists make breakthrough in drug treatment for ALSUniversity of Alberta biologists believe a new application of an already-existing drug could significantly slow the progressive of the degenerative disease.HealthDec 17, 2018
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University of Alberta research could prevent app updates from draining smartphone batteriesNew University of Alberta studies suggest more can be done to ensure app updates don't drain your phone's battery as quickly and don't use up as much memory.TechNov 9, 2018
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Expert at Alberta symposium concerned about cannabis’ effects on memory, language, moodThe Cannabis Research Symposium featured health experts who presented, debated and discussed the effects cannabis and endocannabinoids have on the brain and behaviours.CannabisOct 9, 2018
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Thyroid cancer patients may need more aggressive treatment: Alberta researchersUniversity of Alberta researchers say they've made an important discovery in treating thyroid cancer.HealthAug 29, 2018
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Former New Zealand P.M. receives University of Alberta honorary degreeThe University of Alberta has given a former New Zealand prime minister an honorary law degree.EducationJun 14, 2018
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