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We are #UAlberta! Always seeking, always challenging and, most of all, always leading with purpose. This account is monitored Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Joined February 2009
Innovation, discoveries, real-world impact. Take a moment to look back at some of the U of A’s most impactful research stories from the past month. https://t.co/OB6DiUrpSn
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To help raise awareness for Jakob, a young boy with "Bubble Boy Disease," U of A Music professor Michael Frishkopf created a unique, powerful song in collaboration with Jakob’s mother. Using a process known as sonification, Frishkopf converted a genetic sequence into a melody,
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Opening in early 2027, the Kenneth and Sandra Wong Gallery will unite the U of A’s vast collections in a new public space that showcases a vibrant range of cultural and scientific treasures, powered by the generosity of our community. https://t.co/D3hl6DDz4x
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Through the student-led initiative Access for All (A4A), U of A dentistry and dental hygiene students deliver no-cost, culturally grounded dental care in Métis communities across Alberta while gaining hands-on experience and leaving better prepared to serve diverse communities.
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Meet Jessica Bennett, a fourth-year U of A medical student committed to improving access to care in rural Alberta. From training with the Northern Alberta Medical Program to founding a rural summer camp that introduces teens to medical careers, her work leads to real-world
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U of A researchers have developed a new mapping tool to identify old-growth forests in British Columbia most likely to withstand climate change, helping conservation efforts focus on areas with the most significant long-term value. https://t.co/bAX37tVtuC
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U of A researchers have developed a new tool that can help preserve old forests in British Columbia by focusing conservation efforts on areas predicted to be stable in the face of climate change.
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Fuelled by more than 60 hydrogen experts, the U of A’s new Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach strengthens the university’s impact across the entire hydrogen value chain. It advances innovative research and trains the workforce that will shape the
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The U of A is recognized as a global leader in artificial intelligence, placing fifth worldwide in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects alongside strong results in science, engineering and health-related fields. https://t.co/jUdM5ckSC3
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The University of Alberta ranks fifth worldwide and second in Canada for artificial intelligence according to the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, which included AI as a subject area for the...
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A new U of A study shows that AI remains far from ready to perform clinical reasoning, as large language models struggle to adapt to new information while working toward a diagnosis.
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A U of A neurology resident developed a test to see how well large language models do at the clinical reasoning doctors need to diagnose patients — and found that even advanced AI struggles to adapt...
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The University of Alberta ranks #1 in Canada for artificial intelligence research. Researchers are using their expertise on groundbreaking projects in fields such as healthcare, energy, agriculture and more. The result? An ecosystem of innovation that drives innovation and
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ICYMI: Dr. David Wishart, a pioneer in metabolomics research, has been awarded Canada’s highest science honour: the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering.
🏆 NSERC celebrated the contributions and talent of outstanding members of its research community earlier this month. Learn more about this year’s #NSERC_Prizes recipients: ▶️ https://t.co/YPa61ogbwW
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A 13-year U of A study has uncovered 13 newly identified fungi species in Alberta, offering new insights into the province’s overlooked biodiversity and providing a vital resource for future conservation efforts.
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Thirteen species of tiny fungi completely new to science — and all from Alberta — have been discovered through University of Alberta research.
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Graduating with a master’s in speech-language pathology, Alyshah Walji is celebrating a milestone that reflects her resilience and dedication. Her journey, shaped by compassion and lived experience, is guiding her work to help children and families communicate with confidence.
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Graduating with a BA in Native Studies, Shannon Cornelsen is honouring a family legacy by helping reunite Indigenous families with loved ones buried far from home. Her work, grounded in history, advocacy and community research, aims to restore truth and dignity across
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