University of Alberta ExpressNews

Getting to the bottom of how oceans breathe

Brian Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:00 -0600

UAlberta researcher receives $5M to study how carbon dioxide moves from the surface to the floor of the Labrador Sea.

Playing doctor in the digital age

Jamie Hanlon — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:00 -0600

Computer game uses real hospital situations to teach medical students the importance of communicating as a team.

Cholesterol not reliable indicator of heart attack risk in kidney-disease patients

Raquel Maurier — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 -0600

Cholesterol testing fails to accurately predict high risk of heart attack in patients with kidney disease, UAlberta research shows.

Cracking the code of art's meaning

Michael Davies-Venn — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0600

Grad student exhibit explores how meaning emerges from the complicated relationship between art, artist and viewer.

Helping forests gain ground on climate change

Bev Betkowski — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:00 -0600

UAlberta researchers look into future of climate change to develop forestry maps aimed at keeping trees in their ideal habitat.

Cultivating research for better canola

Michel Proulx — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:22:00 -0600

UAlberta’s canola breeding program receives $3.1 million to support research into improving Canada’s top revenue crop.

UAlberta awards first BSc north of 60 in Canada

Michel Proulx — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:15:00 -0600

Post-secondary partnership allows student in Yukon to earn bachelor of science degree without leaving home territory.

Investing in a strong Canada-China relationship

Michael Davies-Venn — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:36:00 -0600

UAlberta institute brings leaders together to look at the present and future of public policy on China’s investments in Canada.

UAlberta medical school a $2B economic engine for Alberta

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:40:00 -0600

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry also helps create more than 13,500 jobs across the province.

Helping doctors know when to screen for depression

Raquel Maurier — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:46:00 -0600

UAlberta-led national task force says routine screening for depression not needed in patients with no apparent symptoms.

Educating midwives in Canada's Arctic

Bryan Alary — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:34:00 -0600

UAlberta professor writes book about Inuit birthing traditions, supports midwifery training in far North.

Advancing medical science at UAlberta

Raquel Maurier — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:13:00 -0600

Federal, provincial funding for high-tech robotic arm and MRI scanners will further research that benefits people from head to toe.

Online support a breath of fresh air

Bryan Alary — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:39:00 -0600

UAlberta researcher creates pilot project that helps children with asthma and severe allergies through online support and mentorship.

Helping the youngest stroke sufferers get a leg up

Raquel Maurier — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:45:00 -0600

UAlberta researchers receive more than $1M for provincewide physiotherapy study after small pilot shows improved leg mobility.

UAlberta researcher identifies four dinosaur species

Brian Murphy — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 -0600

Breakthrough resurrects research done more than 70 years ago on armour-plated ankylosaurs.

Turning toonies into a $2-million retreat for cancer survivors

Bryan Alary — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:56:00 -0600

UAlberta PhD student turns to crowdsourcing to raise funds to create mountain retreat for cancer survivors.

Anti-hypertension drug may improve schizophrenia symptoms

Raquel Maurier — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:26:00 -0600

Results of single IV treatment lasted for a month in small pilot study by researchers at UAlberta and collaborators in Brazil.

Rich data for rural communities

Bev Betkowski — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 -0600

New database compiled by UAlberta researchers helps Canada’s rural communities plan for a sustainable future.

Computer game hit maker gives back to U of A writing program

Geoff McMaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:18:00 -0600

PopCap Games co-founder Jason Kapalka furnishes writer-in-residence program with $1-million gift.

Students wear white to signal next stage in dental education

Cheryl Deslaurier — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 -0600

Second-year students don white coats to symbolize move toward putting learning into action and providing care to people in need.

Bridging Alberta's physical therapy skills gap

Bryan Alary — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:18:00 -0600

New Alberta-wide program helps internationally trained physical therapists meet provincial licensing standards.

Lister Hall dispute resolved

News Staff — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:15:00 -0600

UAlberta administration and Students' Union executive settle dispute related to Lister Hall residence changes.

Researcher seeks secrets of pop-diva success

Lana Cuthbertson — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:00 -0600

Grad student wins SSHRC award for research into why Canadian singers Céline Dion and Shania Twain made it big on the world stage.

Coaching for coaches a win for student athletes

Bryan Alary — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

UAlberta coaches and grad students learn from world-renowned sport psychologist to help create stronger, independent student athletes.

PhD student’s work on MS pain moves from lab to clinic

Raquel Maurier — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Study is one of the first of its kind to officially link pain and cognitive problems.

New chief librarian drawn by UAlberta's leadership profile

Geoff McMaster — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Star librarian coming west to continue UAlberta's tradition of championing post-secondary libraries.

Heads of the class

Bev Betkowski — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Award-winning teachers given forum to share the secrets behind their classroom successes
during FoT Spots May 2.

Alberta counts on UAlberta water researchers

Brian Murphy — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Province announces funding for nine new water-related research projects.

Canada’s top banker to visit UAlberta May 1

News Staff — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Mark Carney to deliver Eric J. Hanson Memorial Lecture on future of monetary policy
before assuming new role as governor of Bank of England.

The making of a modern museum

Michael Davies-Venn — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:37:00 -0600

The future of museums as public spaces may lie in understanding their past, says UAlberta professor.

Eco Move Out aims to sustain success in second year

Jamie Hanlon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:56:00 -0600

Recycling blitz gives students moving out of residences a way to save more than three tonnes of goods from landfills.

Love of discovery distinguishes top-ranked PhD student

Janet Harvey — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:55:00 -0600

UAlberta biochemistry student tops list of 852 applicants for doctoral award from Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

UAlberta students get up-close look at rural health care

Jeannine Guérette — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:11:00 -0600

Future health-care professionals from three faculties team up for hands-on experience at interdisciplinary rural skills day.

Students morph talents into computer game

Brian Murphy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:20:00 -0600

Students from different disciplines show the real-world teamwork it takes to create virtual worlds.

Students to tackle energy, water challenges in far North

Richard Cairney — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:23:00 -0600

Engineering students headed to Nunavut as part of major UAlberta effort to work with northern and remote communities.

Small mammal, caterpillar partners in food supply

Brian Murphy — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:00 -0600

Researchers discover unusual co-operation between species in competition for scarce vegetation in northern mountain areas.

Fish was on the menu for early flying dinosaur

Brian Murphy — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:20:00 -0600

UAlberta research yields first evidence that “microraptors” could catch prey in the water as well as on land.

Alumni 'do great things' through volunteerism

Bryan Alary — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:24:00 -0600

UAlberta Alumni Association engages all 250,000 alumni with challenge to show how they give back to community by volunteering.

UAlberta researcher to head national transplant research program

Janet Harvey — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:28:00 -0600

New program brings together researchers from across the country to help Canadians waiting for transplants.

Every day is Earth Day at UAlberta

News Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:57:00 -0600

Whether studying climate change, seeking cleaner energy or influencing green policy, UAlberta researchers act like it’s always April 22.

UAlberta named greenest employer for fifth straight year

Jamie Hanlon — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:53:00 -0600

Award recognizes university’s leadership in creating a culture of environmental awareness.

President encourages campus to come together

Bryan Alary — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:38:00 -0600

President Indira Samarasekera encourages faculty, staff and students to make the case for post-secondary education during tough fiscal times.

Medical study shows no benefit to common palliative practice

Raquel Maurier — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:07:00 -0600

UAlberta research shows prescribing stool softeners isn't effective in easing constipation for palliative-care patients.

Students 'Occupy the Gallery' for symbolic art exhibit

Michael Davies-Venn — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:59:00 -0600

UAlberta student show at Art Gallery of Alberta explores power of symbols in social movements.

Stressed squirrels have faster-growing offspring: study

Brian Murphy — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:35:00 -0600

Squirrel mothers use stress hormones to give their young a competitive edge, new research shows.

Researchers abuzz over caffeine as cancer-cell killer

News Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:31:00 -0600

UAlberta research team uses caffeine and fruit flies to pinpoint genetic pathways that guide DNA repair in cancer cells.

Going nano to improve drug delivery

Bryan Alary — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:15:00 -0600

UAlberta pharmacy researcher patents nano-scale polymer that improves drug absorption, targets delivery and reduces side-effects.

New program lets UAlberta students take Berlin

Michael Davies-Venn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:36:00 -0600

International program fuses language, academics and real-life work experience to give students an unparalleled education abroad.

Undergraduate Spring/Summer U-Pass begins

Elizabeth Driedger, YouAlberta student communicator — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:37:00 -0600

Public transit now more accessible for UAlberta students registered in spring and summer classes.

Welcome to 'the real world of us'

Bev Betkowski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:03:00 -0600

Exhibit explores first-year experience at UAlberta through the minds and hearts of Aboriginal students.