News Releases, Statements and Announcements

Smoking during pregnancy raises odds of overweight children

May 9, 2024

The risk is linked to changes in infant gut bacteria, study shows.
Companies founded by U of A grads generate $250B in revenue each year, new study finds

May 7, 2024

More than 22 per cent of Alberta’s workforce is supported by jobs created by companies founded by U of A alumni
Does a Grade 5 student really need their own cell phone?

April 16, 2024

Boundary-setting with young cell phone users key to mitigating negative impacts later on, says education researcher.
New guide offers starting point for communities in journey to revitalize Indigenous languages

March 28, 2024

Resource is designed to be accessible for all Indigenous language advocates, educators, speakers, leaders and learners
Research hub focuses U of A expertise on how climate change affects health

March 26, 2024

First interdisciplinary group of its kind in Canada will create more opportunities for collaborative research, learning and advocacy.
New free online course highlights the significant impact of Black Canadians

March 21, 2024

The U of A’s latest micro-course opens learning opportunity to all as a way to meaningfully heed Black-led calls in imagining an anti-racist future.
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Statements & Announcements

09 May 2024 By Bill Flanagan

09 May 2024

Advocating for the U of A and its world-class researchers.

17 April 2024 By Bill Flanagan

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