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People who know more than one language — or learn a new language — may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neurodegenerative conditions, says an expert at the University of Alberta.

Yasser Tabana is a PhD graduate from the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Syrian refugee who is working to develop a small molecule in the form of a drug that boosts the human immune system to fight cancer and to create a blood test for diagnosing autoimmune diseases.

The University of Alberta placed 96th in the world in the 2025 QS World University Rankings — up 15 places from last year’s ranking — thanks to improvements in key categories including sustainability, employer reputation, citations per faculty and international research.

In honour of Lana Whiskeyjack's collaborative, community-engaged approach to research Whiskeyjack is the recipient of a 2024 Community Scholar Award, one of three U of A Community Connections Awards.

Five subjects offered at the U of A ranked in the top 50 internationally with 12 more in the top 100. These include 15 individual subjects and two broad subject areas.

Five subjects offered at the U of A ranked in the top 50 internationally with 12 more in the top 100. These include 15 individual subjects and two broad subject areas.

A U of A neuroscientist is leading research on lipids in the brain that could reveal new targets for therapies to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

U of A marine biologists and colleagues in the western United States teamed up to produce an open-source database that is poised to help uncover how climate affects important fisheries globally.

U of A marine biologists and colleagues in the western United States teamed up to produce an open-source database that is poised to help uncover how climate affects important fisheries globally.

Researchers have developed an online, AI-powered platform that can predict the chemical makeup of new psychoactive substances — potentially helping law enforcement authorities reduce time and expensive lab work needed to identify new substances designed to skirt illicit drug laws.

A $2-million gift from Shoppers Drug Mart will support U of A research to improve Albertans’ access to primary care through clinics led by pharmacists.

A $2-million gift from Shoppers Drug Mart will support U of A research to improve Albertans’ access to primary care through clinics led by pharmacists.

Research by the Ski Like a Girl team brings to light unheard histories of women’s ski jump, the Canadian Birkebeiner and the University of Alberta Varsity Ski Club.

Research by the Ski Like a Girl team brings to light unheard histories of women’s ski jump, the Canadian Birkebeiner and the University of Alberta Varsity Ski Club.

Getting outdoors for fitness can be challenging because of harsh weather or smoke-filled air, but there are also psychological factors you might need to consider, according to a U of A expert on sport psychology who says being compassionate with yourself is important no matter what your goals are.

A U of A study of superdeep diamonds reveals new knowledge about the formation of Earth’s ancient supercontinent Gondwana, offering scientists a glimpse into the evolution of deep plate tectonics.

A new U of A study suggests many women in Alberta use cannabis to treat symptoms that may be due to menopause despite a lack of evidence that it is effective for menopause symptoms, highlighting issues with menopause care for women seeking treatment options.

A new U of A study suggests many women in Alberta use cannabis to treat symptoms that may be due to menopause despite a lack of evidence that it is effective for menopause symptoms, highlighting issues with menopause care for women seeking treatment options.

The U of A offers Canada’s best nursing education, according to the latest Maclean’s national rankings, which also saw the university’s education, computer science, engineering and business programs place among the top six in the country.

The U of A offers Canada’s best nursing education, according to the latest Maclean’s national rankings, which also saw the university’s education, computer science, engineering and business programs place among the top six in the country.