As the Radhe Krishna Gupta Executive Chair in Cities and Communities in the Alberta School of Business, Murtaza Haider will pull together the best minds at the U of A to envision what the thriving city of tomorrow will look like — starting with Edmonton. (Photo: John Ulan)
Research, Business, Society and Culture

Building the city of tomorrow

U of A business school taps leading expert to envision new solutions to urban challenges — starting with Edmonton.

Graduating with a bachelor of arts in Native studies with honors, Marc Jr. Doire — the first in his family to earn both a high school diploma and a university degree — says he wants to contribute to his community “in the biggest way I can.” (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
Society and Culture, Research

Shaped by community

With an education in Indigenous governance, Marc Jr. Doire is on a path to supporting his nation and serving as a role model for others to follow.

James Shapiro, who led the team that published the Edmonton Protocol 25 years ago, says he is proud of their work and the impact it has had. “More than anything, patients and their families have real, tangible hope of a better quality and longer life ahead.” (Photo: John Ulan)
Health And Wellness, Research

‘It literally saved my life’: Edmonton Protocol celebrates 25 years of success

The U of A’s islet transplantation program has revolutionized diabetes treatment — and researchers continue the quest to improve its life-changing impact for patients.

More Stories


Loading...

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta 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.

Read story

micheal-houghton-hepc-video-1.jpg
Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

michael-houghton-lab-600.jpg
Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

houghton-video-lab-shot-reaction-story-teaser.png
Research, Health And Wellness

Michael Houghton reacts to receiving Nobel Prize