Adrianna Macpherson

After a U of A urban planning expert found a knowledge gap in Canadian planning programs, he created a new course to better prepare students to help communities facing the growing impact of climate change.

A study reveals a disconnect between how undergraduate adapted physical education textbooks and autistic self-advocates discuss autism, highlighting the need to revise educational materials to better incorporate lived experiences and create more inclusive environments.

In the largest project of its kind in Canada, researchers have analyzed multiple data sets detailing behaviours and characteristics of people with dementia who unintentionally go missing because they are lost, offering insight that could lead to better tools and prevention strategies to keep them safe.

A love of science fiction and a passion for solving problems have motivated Coleman Dean throughout his studies. Now, the astrophysics PhD grad plans to find a role in an industry where he can use his analytical skills for good.

An equation for excellence

Parkinson’s disease makes it harder to perform movements mentally as well as physically, according to new research that suggests rehabilitation efforts aimed at improving motor imagery could benefit people living with the disease.

Out of almost 2,100 universities worldwide, the University of Alberta was ranked among the top six per cent and moved up to a tie for fourth in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Though expert guidelines recommend aerobic cooldowns to manage post-exercise hyperglycemia in people with Type 1 diabetes, research finds the effects are brief and this strategy isn’t an ideal standalone solution when people exercise before breakfast.

Compound B, a small molecule that activates the immune system, shows promise as a better therapeutic agent than current immune system stimulants, offering a more efficient and cost-effective potential drug with fewer adverse side-effects.

Lawcubator Technologies Inc. and the University of Alberta are teaming up to simplify legal and HR regulatory compliance by creating the largest centre of excellence of its kind in North America, offering diverse expertise and an easy-to-use global platform.