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The second season of BBC鈥檚 hit show Walking With Dinosaurs features a team of U of A graduate students helping excavate an Albertosaurus and bring it to life on screen. (Photo: Jordan Stock)

Student-led crew brings Albertosaurus named Rose to the screen

The original Walking With Dinosaurs series sparked their passion for paleontology 鈥� 25 years later, they鈥檙e helping the BBC bring Rose to life for audiences worldwide.

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By Adrianna MacPherson

As they graduate together with U of A degrees in animal health, identical twins William and Wyatt Brintnell are pursuing their lifelong dream of opening their own veterinary clinic. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)

Health And Wellness

Mates for life: identical twin grads share vision of veterinary careers

William and Wyatt Brintnell are graduating together with U of A degrees in animal health, and have plans to one day open a clinic specializing in exotic pets.

June 16, 2025
By Geoff McMaster

Two-time Olympian Allison Beveridge has traded in the world of professional cycling for the physiotherapy clinic, graduating with her master鈥檚 in physical therapy from the U of A鈥檚 satellite campus in Calgary. (Photo: Christy Dean)

Society and Culture

Beyond the finish line: Olympic cyclist finds new career track

Two-time Olympian Allison Beveridge embarks on a new chapter, bringing her elite sports background to her practice as a physiotherapist.

June 13, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Student-athlete Chevy Thomas has become a team captain, community builder, Academic All-Canadian 鈥� and when he crosses the convocation stage, a U of A grad with his sights set on law school and the CFL. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)

Society and Culture

Responsibility to inspire: Golden Bears receiver gives back to community

Driven by gratitude and a passion for the game, arts grad and athletic standout Chevy Thomas created a football camp for disadvantaged youth.

June 12, 2025
By Connor Hood

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

喵咪社区 virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner鈥檚 impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton鈥檚 colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has 鈥榗reated a new paradigm for developing vaccines,鈥� says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential鈥攁nd thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown

Research, Health And Wellness

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.

07 October 2020

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