News Releases and Statements

News Releases, Statements and Announcements

Landmark $25M gift establishes new U of A health institute to accelerate medical breakthroughs

September 15, 2025

Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Institute to turn research into real-world patient solutions sooner
Update on Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic

September 5, 2025
U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future

May 5, 2025

Centre to improve value chain from production to distribution, workforce training, education
World’s first guideline on exercise and sleep for new moms released in Canada

March 26, 2025

A new guideline offers up-to-date, evidence-based information on physical activity and sleep for women in their first year as new mothers.
Nursing program sees surge in rural placements and enrolment

March 18, 2025

�� government investment addresses critical shortage of rural nurses.
U of A computing science professor & Amii fellow wins ‘Nobel Prize in Computing’

March 10, 2025

Richard Sutton honoured as co-recipient of prestigious 2024 A.M. Turing Award for role as pioneer of a key branch of artificial intelligence technology
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Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Institute to turn research into real-world patient solutions sooner

Indigenous-led collaboration with ��’s two largest universities will advance community-driven research, innovation and equitable health policy.

18 July 2025

The Kenneth and Sandra Wong Gallery will offer 5,000 square feet of space for exhibits, and countless new opportunities for learning and engagement.

20 June 2025

U of A centre to advance research, train the workforce of tomorrow and expand access to high-demand fields.

28 February 2025

Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Institute to turn research into real-world patient solutions sooner

Indigenous-led collaboration with ��’s two largest universities will advance community-driven research, innovation and equitable health policy.

18 July 2025

The Kenneth and Sandra Wong Gallery will offer 5,000 square feet of space for exhibits, and countless new opportunities for learning and engagement.

20 June 2025

U of A centre to advance research, train the workforce of tomorrow and expand access to high-demand fields.

28 February 2025

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