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A new University of Alberta project is exploring how to turn hemp straw into economic gold, in the form of Canadian-made, environmentally-friendly fibres that can be used for everything from dental floss to workwear. (Photo: Supplied)
Society and Culture, Science and Technology

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

University of Alberta project is exploring how to spin hemp straw into economic gold.

  • April 17, 2024
  • By Bev Betkowski
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Augustana Campus students Kailyn Hofman, Marissa Degenstein, Leah Peters and Michelle Turgeon discuss their work for the City of Camrose with professor Greg King, pictured left to right. Their project was one of several aimed at helping the municipality build resiliency to climate change. (Photo: Sydney Tancowny)
Society and Culture, Research, Science and Technology

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

Class project puts students’ academic skills into action in the community.

  • April 15, 2024
  • By Bev Betkowski
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There has been little research on the short-term impact of diversity and inclusion on a company’s ability to make quick decisions in the face of changing economic conditions. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Society and Culture, Business

Firms embracing diversity may trade short-term pain for long-term gain

Companies may need to prepare as they adjust to culture shifts, business professor finds.

  • April 11, 2024
  • By Geoff McMaster
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The 2024 QS rankings include the highest number of University of Alberta narrow subjects ever ranked. (Photo: Richard Siemens)
Society and Culture, Science and Technology

U of A holds strong in international subject rankings

Seventeen subjects make the top 100 list for excellence in research and teaching.

  • April 10, 2024
  • By Oumar Salifou

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

University of Alberta elects new chancellor

Entrepreneur, community leader and U of A graduate Nizar J. Somji will begin a four-year term as the university’s ceremonial head in June.
15 March 2024 By Bev Betkowski

U of A joins transatlantic network to accelerate tech innovation

As part of the NATO DIANA network, the university will help innovators and researchers advance new technologies to solve challenges affecting global security and peace.
14 March 2024 By Sean Townsend

From the President's Desk: Célébrons la Francophonie et ses valeurs

Celebrating Francophonie and its values.
14 March 2024 By Bill Flanagan

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