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The University of Alberta has risen to sixth in the world and first in North America in the latest Times Higher Education rankings of institutions making progress on achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. (Photo: Richard Siemens)
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Society and Culture

U of A rises to sixth in the world for sustainability impact

University ranks first in North America in Times Higher Education’s ranking of institutions making progress on achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  • June 12, 2024
  • By Sean Townsend
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Is there really such a thing as a “hot hand” for NHL goaltenders in the playoffs? A new study confirms that the long-held notion has no evidence to back it up. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Society and Culture, Business

Do goalies get hot in the playoffs?

New research disproves a long-held “cognitive illusion” that hockey goaltenders improve under pressure.

  • June 13, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Engineering researcher Meifeng Li is part of a U of A team that identified a new super alloy composed of aluminum, nickel and other metals that shows potential for high-temperature coatings. (Photo: Supplied)
Science and Technology, Research

New alloy a hot topic in materials science

U of A engineers create complex concentrated alloy for use as a high-temperature coating for hydrogen combustion engines.

  • June 05, 2024
  • By Lisa Ostrowsky
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The Andean condor is the inspiration for a new, more efficient wind turbine design tested by U of A mechanical engineers (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Science and Technology, Business

Video spotlight: World’s heaviest soaring bird inspires wind power design

Blades with “winglets” based on the Andean condor could increase turbine efficiency by up to 10 per cent, say researchers.

  • June 11, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster

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Message to the U of A community: Update on encampment – May 12

12 May 2024 By Bill Flanagan

Message to the U of A community: Update on encampment – May 11

11 May 2024 By Bill Flanagan

Message to community: Freedom of expression and protests on campus

09 May 2024 By Bill Flanagan

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