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A U of A research team is taking a lead role in efforts to stop the spread of the parasite that causes whirling disease, a new threat to the endangered Athabasca rainbow trout. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA-4.0)
Research, Health And Wellness

‘One of Alberta's most sensitive fish species is now in the crosshairs’

University of Alberta research team works to protect Athabasca rainbow trout from invasive whirling disease.

  • August 05, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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Dancer Ronald Crane performs at the signing ceremony on July 7 marking the establishment of a new physician residency program between Maskwacîs Health Services and the University of Alberta. (Photo: Christy Dean)
Health And Wellness

Family medicine residents to train in Maskwacîs thanks to historic new agreement

U of A and Maskwacîs Health Services partner to put “reconciliation into action.”

  • July 24, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology, Health And Wellness

U of A experts aim to advance life-changing health research

More than $20 million in competitive CIHR grants will fund new projects exploring next-generation treatments, advanced AI diagnostics, health-care equity and chronic disease recovery.

  • July 23, 2026
  • By Sean Townsend
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Pilar Martinez, CEO of the Edmonton Public Library (left), and Bill Flanagan, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta, sign a five-year memorandum of understanding intended to bring together the university’s expertise and the library’s deep community roots for the benefit of Edmontonians. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
Society and Culture, Research

U of A, Edmonton Public Library set to pen new chapter in century-old alliance

A new agreement will further meld the university's academic might with the library's deep community roots to tackle real-world challenges.

  • July 22, 2026
  • By Michael Brown

Folio Spotlight

Where there’s smoke: researcher aims to shed light on how wildfire particles affect our health

As wildfire smoke in the air becomes the new normal for summer in Alberta, a U of A engineering professor is working to help us all breathe a little easier.
05 August 2026 By Sophia Yang

Nurses key to ensuring AI will improve patient care, says new course lead

Being at the bedside 24/7 means nurses are uniquely qualified to assess and protect patient needs.
29 July 2026 By Gillian Rutherford

Making inclusive exercise a better fit

New framework gives professionals the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to support people experiencing disability.
13 July 2026 By Bev Betkowski
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