2026
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U of A researchers receive nearly $8 million in new funding from SSHRC
Research projects will tackle major societal shifts including AI, climate adaptation and more.
High schoolers from across Canada coming to U of A to gain hands-on STEAM experience
Month-long Shad Canada program sees students focus on solving real-world social and economic problems.
Some boreal forest species fail to recover even 100 years after clearcutting: study
Varying forest types need to be managed differently to protect biodiversity, findings suggest.
Teaching and Learning at the U of A: Mélanie Méthot
Mélanie Méthot, a professor of History at Augustana, transforms her students into archival detectives who use the past as a vehicle to develop their academic skills.
Greetings from Augustana Campus!
A message from Augustana's dean as part of the Circle impact magazine
Beyond the Scoreboard
As the spotlight on women in sport shines brighter than ever, Vikings athletes are redefining what it means to win.
Meet Laticia Chapman-Rainway
A Q+A with Laticia Chapman-Rainway, Postdoctoral scholar at Augustana’s Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities.
Have You Met Kevin Yoon?
Meet Dr. Kevin Yoon, director of Science Labs at Augustana Campus, and station manager of the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station.
"To lead and to serve"
A Q+A with Brad Geddes, Augustana’s newest assistant lecturer in the management a business economics program.
New toolkit aims to support people’s well-being along with animal welfare
U of A, Alberta SPCA team up to create training and resources for peace officers to support owners who may be in crisis.
All Hail the Kludge Machine
A New Trail article about how disruptions to our lives are coming at a breakneck pace, and how the future belongs to those who can adapt.
Pablo Valenzuela: Head Coach of Women's Soccer
University of Alberta Augustana welcomes Pablo Valenzuela as head coach of women's soccer.
New research hub will help conserve Canada’s vital grasslands
Researchers will gather and share community-based knowledge about what’s working to preserve the endangered ecosystems — and what isn’t.
Cultivating young medical minds
Local program aimed at Grade 8 students shows success at sparking interest in rural health-care careers.
‘Farm-informed’ therapy offers vital mental health support for agricultural workers and their families
Farmers can receive free counselling sessions with therapists who know the stresses of farm life.
The Architecture of Collaboration
Teaching Squares builds community through shared discovery and professional development across faculties
Research reveals why beavers are getting busy sooner in spring
Climate-related behaviour shift could help the iconic animals store more food for winter but could also cause more conflict with humans.
Students help local alpaca-yarn business dress up its digital presence
Community project course at U of A’s Augustana Campus builds connections and career skills for students while they tackle real-world challenges.
The 2026 Student Life Awards
On April 1, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus. Discover this year's nominees and recipients!
Meet Suddhabrata Deb Roy
A Q+A with Suddhabrata Deb Roy, Augustana’s first Killam postdoctoral scholar
India Study Tour
“Take this course if you enjoy travel and want to experience challenges in being in a country that is very different from where you are living or very different from what you have experienced so far.”
Stemming damage to sensitive natural areas
Researchers compare balsam poplar cuttings to find practical options for restoring trails damaged by off-highway vehicles.
Landscapes of belief
Sociologist and postdoctoral scholar Lauren Strumos with the Chester Ronning Centre investigates how religious and nonreligious affiliations shape our relationship with the natural world
Handmade learning
Students craft rag rugs to trace threads from the Industrial Revolution to modern-day sustainability.