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The U of A's Faculty of Science is one of the best in Canada for teaching and research. We are home to 6000 undergrads, 1200 grad students, & 300 faculty.

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UAlbertaScience
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A new study co-authored by Shinichi Nakagawa, @UAlberta science professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair, says sterilization and contraception can extend lifespan by up to 20 per cent in both male and female vertebrates — with implications for humans https://t.co/VlhUbOYqyK
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A national research team led by @UAlberta Faculty of Science professor and space physicist Ian Mann is developing a Canadian satellite mission dedicated to understanding how space weather affects Earth’s climate system https://t.co/pkOfQavlVC #UAlberta
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Tomorrow, Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which provides an opportunity to commemorate and honour the women who were killed in an act of violent misogyny at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989. Please join us in remembering.
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Professor Long Li and his team in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences have discovered a missing piece to one of the great mysteries of science — the origin of life on Earth https://t.co/riUrXMxkJS #UAlberta
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If you have a new year’s resolution to go back to school, make a difference in your community or try something new, this is the FINAL CALL to apply to our new 100% online graduate certificate in sustainability program for a January 2026 start https://t.co/LlsoUVWuF5 #UAlberta
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UAlbertaScience
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Professor Tara McGee of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences was recently recognized in the House of Commons for her work protecting communities from the devastating impact of wildfires and received the prestigious SSHRC Impact Connection Award https://t.co/igX0G5Kbkd
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We're thrilled to share that the latest Global Ranking of Academic Subjects are out, and several of our science programs saw noteworthy results. These rankings are the result of our exceptional faculty members, researchers and students https://t.co/frcPojBhVb #UAlberta
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UAlbertaScience
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"Can influenza forecasts be more reliable than weather forecasts?" That is the topic of our latest edition of Science Talks that you can join us for this Thursday, Nov. 27! https://t.co/Tb1ndKeyr4 @UAlbertaAlumni #UAlberta
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Still thinking about applying to the new @UAlberta graduate certificate in sustainability? Before the doors close for applications on December 5, get an inside look at what makes the certificate distinct https://t.co/hpm92Qu6Er #UAlberta
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During the November 18 fall convocation ceremony, @UAlberta graduate Fred Van Goor received an honorary degree for his groundbreaking research to develop a new class of treatments that can extend the life expectancy of those with Cystic Fibrosis by decades https://t.co/HTCjc3Njv8
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UAlberta Research
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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.
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🏆 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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Calling all @UAlberta faculty and researchers! Share your expertise and welcome an Indigenous undergraduate student onto your team to support your research in summer 2026. Submissions to the I-Steam Pathways Program are due by Nov. 30 https://t.co/8lW7nqnqso #UAlberta
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A @UAlberta psychology team is part of the largest-ever study on neophobia, or the fear of novelty, in birds. The new paper includes the contributions of five researchers from the Faculty of Science, led by associate professor Lauren Guillette https://t.co/9mBzXI9IJN #UAlberta
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UAlbertaScience
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Tonight is the night! Join us for a film screening of A River Runs Through Us: The Story of the North Saskatchewan River (FREE for students!) https://t.co/8CjHykaOOf @UAlbertaAlumni @NorthSaskRiver
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UAlbertaScience
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On convocation day for @UAlberta science students, we're excited to share this profile of new graduate MD Samiul Islam, who earned a PhD in Computing Science. Read how a shift from working hard to "working smart" reshaped his academic journey https://t.co/IAtsL6g2Wx
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UAlbertaScience
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Today is a very special day for Science as we celebrate our fall graduating class! This afternoon, our Bachelors, Masters and PhD students will walk across the convocation stage to receive their respective degrees. Congratulations and welcome to the @UAlbertaAlumni community!
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Nine @UAlberta scholars made the latest list of the world’s most highly cited researchers, including three members of the Faculty of Science https://t.co/ieO1yec3Xm
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UAlbertaScience
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We look forward to welcoming the very first cohort of students to our new 100% online graduate certificate in sustainability program this January! Will we see you there? Learn more and apply by December 5 https://t.co/ruseQiBnoW #UAlberta
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On November 19 at 7 p.m., we would be delighted to have you join us for a film screening of A River Runs Through Us: The Story of the North Saskatchewan River. Register to attend and learn more https://t.co/8CjHykaOOf @UAlbertaAlumni @NorthSaskRiver
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Today we remember those who served and sacrificed. Please join the U of A community in acknowledging one minute of silence at 11 AM in honour of those who fought, and in respect and support for our Canadian troops.
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