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From helping save Canada's multibillion-dollar canola industry to revolutionizing healthcare with advances in AI, our real-world impact is here. See for yourself:

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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"Asian Heritage Month provides a space to recognize and honour the impact members of Asian communities have made — and continue to make — within the university." – #UAlberta president, Bill Flanagan

From the President's Desk: Honouring Asian Heritage Month

Celebrating the contributions of the U of A's Asian and Asian-Canadian students, faculty, staff and alumni.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Asian Heritage Month is a time for us to honour and showcase the diverse Asian cultures that enrich our U of A community and beyond. During the month, we'll be sharing stories and events to celebrate the contributions of Asian faculty, researchers, instructors, staff and…

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Mark your calendars and get ready to make an impact — On May 14, help #UAlberta students pursue their purpose and take on the challenges of today and tomorrow on our second annual Giving Day. #UAlbertaGives

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Last week experts gathered at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention to discuss the future of energy in Alberta. As the world moves towards decarbonization, new energy sources like hydrogen will power our day-to-day lives. Here are just a few of the ways the U of A is fuelling hydrogen…

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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A new U of A study is helping define the most helpful breeding habitat for the least flycatcher, which could help reduce the rapid decline of the tiny but vital bird species. #UAlberta

To save the least: study pinpoints most helpful habitat for least flycatcher

A new University of Alberta study helps define the most helpful breeding habitat for the least flycatcher, a species of bird in rapid decline.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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How have you considered Indigenous and decolonial mathematics? Dr. Florence Glanfield responds to this question through her roles in teaching and academia, and her continued contributions to Indigenous mathematics through her role as the Vice Provost of Indigenous Programming…

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Anti-Indigenous racism is leading First Nations patients in Alberta to leave emergency departments without receiving treatment more often than non-First Nations patients, according to new #UAlberta research.

Racism leads First Nations patients to leave emergency departments without completing care, study...

A joint study between The Alberta First Nations Information Governance Centre, U of A emergency researchers and seven First Nations organizations has found that a higher proportion of First Nations...

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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In this latest episode, Verna is in discussion with Amit Kumar on the importance of research into net-zero energy solutions – including the future of hydrogen and how we’re contributing to energy solutions. #UAlberta

Verna’s Vlog with Amit Kumar, world-leading climate scientist and mechanical engineering professor

Learn more about the U of A’s work to seek net-zero energy solutions and how we nurture next-generation scientists.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Microbots are too small to see with the naked eye but could have large-scale impacts with applications from targeting tumours to purifying water and detecting flaws in pipelines. #UAlberta

Tiny robots made out of carbon could be the next big thing

A U of A engineering professor is working on next-generation robots so small they can’t be seen with the naked eye, with potential applications from seeking and destroying tumours to purifying water...

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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U of A research is turning straw into economic gold, in the form of environmentally friendly fibres that can be used for everything from dental floss to workwear. #UAlberta

Canadian-made, environmentally-friendly fibres could boost textile manufacturing

A new University of Alberta project is exploring how to turn hemp straw into economic gold.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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U of A students have teamed up with the City of Camrose to research and develop strategies to help their community plan for better resilience against climate-related hazards. #UAlberta @UofA_Augustana

U of A’s Augustana students help create climate resilience solutions in Camrose

Through one of their courses, University of Alberta Augustana students are helping their community plan for better resilience against climate-related hazards.

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Gairdner Foundation

@GairdnerAwards

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Congratulations to Drs. Zelig Eshhar and Michel Sadelain, recipients of the 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award!

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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The U of A maintains strong subject rankings according to the 2024 @worlduniranking with 5 offered subjects ranking in the top 50 internationally. #UAlberta #QSWUR

U of A holds strong in international subject rankings

Five subjects offered at the U of A ranked in the top 50 internationally with 12 more in the top 100. These include 15 individual subjects and two broad subject areas.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Climate change may hamper mountain pine beetle reproduction but could be benefiting the invasive insect in other ways, suggests new #UAlberta research.

Climate change could be a mixed bag for mountain pine beetles

Climate change is hampering mountain pine beetle reproduction but also appears to slightly benefit the invasive insect in other ways, new U of A research shows.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

28 days

New #UAlberta research is expanding the genetic diversity of canola, one of Canada’s most important crops.

New canola research aims to boost yield, profitability

By sifting through the genes of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale, U of A scientists will pinpoint the best ones for producing hybrid canola with higher seed yield.

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UAlbertaScience

@ualbertaScience

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Insights into the feeding habits of Varroa mites could prove useful in keeping the parasitic pests under control, says Olav Rueppell (Biological Sciences). #UAlberta

New research could help honeybees fight off their worst enemy

New U of A research could help in the fight against the honeybee’s enemy number one – the Varroa mite, a parasite responsible for a large part of bee colony deaths in Canada.

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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What are the roles of relationalities in Métis health research? Keith King (PhD Candidate — Faculty of Nursing) shares how such questions informs his academic work. Join Keith King in conversation with Dr. Cindy Gaudet and Dr. Florence Glanfield in discussion of Métis identities,…

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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New funding from @YourAlberta will support an innovative partnership with #UAlberta and @NWP_AB , allowing medical students and family medicine residents to take all of their training in Grande Prairie and other parts of northern Alberta.

Grande Prairie facility will train rural doctors

The Government of Alberta will fund a new partnership between the University of Alberta and Northwestern Polytechnic to train medical students in Grande Prairie, preparing them for general practice...

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University of Alberta

@UAlberta

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Joseph Maciejko, associate professor and interim director of the Edmonton node of Quantum Horizons Alberta, is helping build a world-class team of researchers in theoretical quantum physics and related areas. #UAlberta

Innovator Spotlight: Joseph Maciejko

Joseph Maciejko is trying to understand how extremely small particles like electrons behave in materials like copper which could predict new materials.

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