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New book documents residence life at the University of Alberta
A chance meeting at an alumni event that Ellen Schoeck almost skipped led to a series of books about the University of Alberta, the latest of which has just been published.
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A moment in history: March 30, 1973
On this day 49 years ago, the University of Alberta was considering its future space needs and the future of North Garneau. Look back at the history of the campus in our weekly riff on a newspaper clipping from the past.
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Virologist Lorne Tyrrell wins Hepatitis B Foundation's highest honour
Dr. Lorne Tyrrell of the University of Alberta has won the Hepatitis B Foundation's Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for his contributions to advancing the science and medicine of hepatitis B.
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Headlines
Top headlines include a higher world ranking for the University of Alberta, plus a friendly competition between Edmonton and Calgary when it comes to vaccine uptake.
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U of A health research to receive $6.5M in federal funding
University of Alberta health research is getting a funding boost from the federal government through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to advance two projects: one that aims to better understand chronic health conditions and develop potential treatments, and another that investigates the impact of toxins on people’s health.
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Top headlines include the province deciding to extend the time between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and the Edmonton Food Bank needs to replace its forklift.
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U of A starts new clinical trial to fight syphilis outbreak in Northern Alberta
The University of Alberta has started a new clinical trial in an effort to combat a syphilis outbreak in Northern Alberta. The clinical trial will screen 1,500 at-risk Albertans at homeless shelters, the Edmonton Remand Centre, two emergency departments at Edmonton hospitals, and two clinics in First Nations communities in northern Alberta, reported the Canadian Press.
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