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U of A psychiatrists are offering training, resources and ongoing support so family doctors in Alberta can deliver more timely and effective mental health care, especially to rural and Indigenous patients. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Health And Wellness

Psychiatric training for family doctors aims to provide better mental health care for rural and Indigenous patients

New program combines classroom learning with collaboration on real-world cases, creates community of practice for ongoing support.

  • March 30, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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The University of Alberta has four subjects ranked in the Top 10 in the world and 21 subjects ranked in the Top 100, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. The university also ranks among the world’s Top 100 in the broad subject areas of life sciences and medicine, and natural sciences. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
Health And Wellness, Research, Science and Technology, Society and Culture

Latest QS subject rankings highlight U of A’s growing strength on the global stage

Engineering, sports-related subjects and nursing rank among Top 10 in the prominent rankings of the world’s best programs.

  • March 25, 2026
  • By Sean Townsend
UNIVERSITY NEWS
(From left) Aminah Robinson Fayek, U of A vice-president of research; Bill Flanagan, U of A president and vice-chancellor; Eleanor Olszewski, minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada; and Jacqueline Littlewood, U of A director of research security, were on hand at the offices of Wyvern in Edmonton to announce new federal funding to launch the DEFENDS initiative. (Photo: Nicole Bosma)
Business, Research, Science and Technology

$3M investment launches U of A defence initiative

DEFENDS will connect innovators and industries with the Canadian Armed Forces to turn ideas into real capabilities.

  • March 27, 2026
  • By Lisa Cook
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Business

U of A labour market research centre joins national study to boost Canada’s productivity

Tackling the long-standing lag compared with U.S. will take collective effort by all Canadians, says economist.

  • March 24, 2026
  • By Geoff McMaster

Folio Spotlight

U of A linguist collaborates with community to preserve endangered language

Researchers and community members are creating the first digital archive of Sáliba, a language with fewer than 200 fluent speakers remaining.
31 March 2026 By Geoff McMaster

Rapid response tool aims to put wildfire-fighting resources in the right place at the right time

AI-powered models could help contain fires in the critical first hours before they burn out of control.
30 March 2026 By Geoff McMaster

Concrete impact: researchers develop cement alternative from recycled industrial byproducts

New geopolymer concrete reduces carbon emissions by up to 80 per cent without sacrificing strength or durability.
26 March 2026 By Geoff McMaster
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