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Wildfire smoke is with us once again this spring. What are the health effects of consecutive years of smoke exposure? A U of A expert helps clear the air. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Science and Technology, Research

The smoke is back. What does that mean for our health?

Consecutive years of wildfire smoke exposure compound the dangers, says U of A expert who offers advice on how to protect ourselves.

  • June 06, 2025
  • By Riley Tjosvold
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As the Radhe Krishna Gupta Executive Chair in Cities and Communities in the Alberta School of Business, Murtaza Haider will pull together the best minds at the U of A to envision what the thriving city of tomorrow will look like — starting with Edmonton. (Photo: John Ulan)
Research, Business, Society and Culture

Building the city of tomorrow

U of A business school taps leading expert to envision new solutions to urban challenges — starting with Edmonton.

  • June 05, 2025
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Graduating with a bachelor of arts in Native studies with honors, Marc Jr. Doire — the first in his family to earn both a high school diploma and a university degree — says he wants to contribute to his community “in the biggest way I can.” (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
Society and Culture, Research

Shaped by community

With an education in Indigenous governance, Marc Jr. Doire is on a path to supporting his nation and serving as a role model for others to follow.

  • June 04, 2025
  • By Bev Betkowski
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James Shapiro, who led the team that published the Edmonton Protocol 25 years ago, says he is proud of their work and the impact it has had. “More than anything, patients and their families have real, tangible hope of a better quality and longer life ahead.” (Photo: John Ulan)
Health And Wellness, Research

‘It literally saved my life’: Edmonton Protocol celebrates 25 years of success

The U of A’s islet transplantation program has revolutionized diabetes treatment — and researchers continue the quest to improve its life-changing impact for patients.

  • June 03, 2025
  • By Gillian Rutherford

U of A In The News

Statements & Announcements

Expanding opportunities for Albertans: LIFT Centre to lead on life sciences

U of A centre to advance research, train the workforce of tomorrow and expand access to high-demand fields.
28 February 2025

Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the University of Alberta

05 February 2025

Remembering a ‘giant of Prairie politics’

Peter Meekison, beloved political science scholar and co-architect of the Canadian constitution, leaves an enduring legacy.
31 January 2025 By Geoff McMaster

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