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5 things to do on UAlberta campuses this weekend
A classical music concert is just one of the many things you can enjoy this weekend at UAlberta. Planning your weekend? Whether you’re looking to groove to live music, go to the game or take in some fine art, you’ll find something to do on the campuses of the University o...
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A classical music concert is just one of the many things you can enjoy this weekend at UAlberta. Planning your weekend? Whether you’re looking to groove to live music, go to the game or take in some fine art, you’ll find something to do on the campuses of the University o...
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UAlberta receives $82.5-million infrastructure boost
Improvements to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Facility through new infrastructure funding will put Alberta at the forefront of research in electrical power generation and transmission. The University of Alberta received $82.5 million in infrastructure f...
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Improvements to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Facility through new infrastructure funding will put Alberta at the forefront of research in electrical power generation and transmission. The University of Alberta received $82.5 million in infrastructure f...
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Coach goes to school at Rio Paralympics
It was about a year ago when Edmonton’s Christine Smyth put her career as a high-school teacher on hold to pursue a dream of high-performance coaching. Today, she finds herself on one of the biggest stages in the sporting world: the Rio Paralympic Games.“We’ve been working very hard,” says Smyth,...
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It was about a year ago when Edmonton’s Christine Smyth put her career as a high-school teacher on hold to pursue a dream of high-performance coaching. Today, she finds herself on one of the biggest stages in the sporting world: the Rio Paralympic Games.“We’ve been working very hard,” says Smyth,...
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What's behind China's resistance to importing Canadian canola
Canola producers in Alberta exported $700 million in seed to China last year, but they may have to seek greener pastures if Canada can't reach a deal to ease import restrictions. While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was able to temporarily convince China not to ban impor...
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Canola producers in Alberta exported $700 million in seed to China last year, but they may have to seek greener pastures if Canada can't reach a deal to ease import restrictions. While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was able to temporarily convince China not to ban impor...
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Sleep is for the strong
UAlberta expert says university students not getting enough sleep.
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UAlberta expert says university students not getting enough sleep.
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UAlberta awarded $75 million for energy research
Jillian Buriak's work toward low-cost solar cells is the kind of innovative energy research that will benefit from $75 million in new federal funding announced today. The University of Alberta will launch a new institute aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of fossil fuels a...
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Jillian Buriak's work toward low-cost solar cells is the kind of innovative energy research that will benefit from $75 million in new federal funding announced today. The University of Alberta will launch a new institute aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of fossil fuels a...
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UAlberta maintains strong standing among world's top 100
University moves up to 94th worldwide, remains fourth in Canada in latest QS world university rankings. By on September 6, 2016
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University moves up to 94th worldwide, remains fourth in Canada in latest QS world university rankings. By on September 6, 2016
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Old technology could create new savings for light rail transit
Mechanical engineering professors Marc Secanell and Pierre Mertiny found that using flywheels on light rail transit can produce big savings in power and cost by harnessing the energy generated when trains brake.University of Alberta mechanical engineering professors Pierre Mertiny and Marc Secane...
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Mechanical engineering professors Marc Secanell and Pierre Mertiny found that using flywheels on light rail transit can produce big savings in power and cost by harnessing the energy generated when trains brake.University of Alberta mechanical engineering professors Pierre Mertiny and Marc Secane...
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New courses, new ideas kick-start academic year
Feel that? September. The air is ripe with optimism and excitement over a new school year. There’s a lot to take in—campus, new friends, digs, threads and a course load stacked with cool and interesting classes. Every autumn, the University of Alberta introduces cours...
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Feel that? September. The air is ripe with optimism and excitement over a new school year. There’s a lot to take in—campus, new friends, digs, threads and a course load stacked with cool and interesting classes. Every autumn, the University of Alberta introduces cours...
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5 LGBTQ-focused resources for K-12 educators
(iSMSS), this guidebook provides basic information for teachers who are initiating gay-straight alliances (GSAs) or queer-straight alliances (QSAs).The guide covers topics including sexual and gender minority terms and definitions (What does cisgender mean? What is transphobia?), an overview of i...
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(iSMSS), this guidebook provides basic information for teachers who are initiating gay-straight alliances (GSAs) or queer-straight alliances (QSAs).The guide covers topics including sexual and gender minority terms and definitions (What does cisgender mean? What is transphobia?), an overview of i...
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94 calls to action, 3 ways to get started
Elementary education is one common experience we all share as Canadians—Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal—and even that is not so common as far as the experience goes.Many students, most notably Aboriginal students, may disengage from that “mandatory” relationship with one another at school as early ...
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Elementary education is one common experience we all share as Canadians—Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal—and even that is not so common as far as the experience goes.Many students, most notably Aboriginal students, may disengage from that “mandatory” relationship with one another at school as early ...
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7 tech tools for readers and writers
With so many apps, software options and tech platforms available on so many devices, it can be overwhelming for teachers to choose the best tools learners.Thankfully, the tech-savvy educators in the Faculty of Education’s Technologies in Education unit are here to help you stay on top of the late...
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With so many apps, software options and tech platforms available on so many devices, it can be overwhelming for teachers to choose the best tools learners.Thankfully, the tech-savvy educators in the Faculty of Education’s Technologies in Education unit are here to help you stay on top of the late...
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Enter the ninjas
(From left) Cheryl Lyster, Sheldon Durstling and Angie Barron are using their teaching skills and tech savvy to develop their lesson-plan sharing site, Ninja Plans. By day, Sheldon Durstling, BEd ‘12; Cheryl Lyster, BEd ‘13; and Angie Barron, BEd ‘04, are elementary schoo...
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(From left) Cheryl Lyster, Sheldon Durstling and Angie Barron are using their teaching skills and tech savvy to develop their lesson-plan sharing site, Ninja Plans. By day, Sheldon Durstling, BEd ‘12; Cheryl Lyster, BEd ‘13; and Angie Barron, BEd ‘04, are elementary schoo...
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UAlberta honouree fights for rights of others, without batting an eye
Bishop Don Fletcher's leadership spurred a national movement to include LGBTQ people in the Mormon church. He is also considered an international expert in helping people with visual impairments adapt to daily life. (Photos: Steve Puppe Photography) A University of Albert...
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Bishop Don Fletcher's leadership spurred a national movement to include LGBTQ people in the Mormon church. He is also considered an international expert in helping people with visual impairments adapt to daily life. (Photos: Steve Puppe Photography) A University of Albert...
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Top 10 tech tools for teachers
From increasing student engagement to reducing exam marking time, there are many reasons for teachers to explore the educational tech tools available in today’s market.“Technology not only supplements student learning, but at times transforms it,” says James Park, a learning consultant in the Uni...
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From increasing student engagement to reducing exam marking time, there are many reasons for teachers to explore the educational tech tools available in today’s market.“Technology not only supplements student learning, but at times transforms it,” says James Park, a learning consultant in the Uni...
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