2023 Sustainability News

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Personal, political perceptions stall community action on climate adaptation: study

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 11 December 2023
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U of A’s Fyrefly Institute making a difference in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

  • 7 December 2023
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U of A researcher develops processes to recycle industrial byproducts

  • Isabela Lobato
  • 6 December 2023
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U of A ranks among top 30 worldwide in latest QS Sustainability Rankings

  • Sean Townsend
  • 5 December 2023
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Applying pulp mill waste to soil could be a win-win for the environment and industry

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 4 December 2023
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U of A president, VP to lead climate change solution forum at COP28

  • Michael Brown
  • 4 December 2023
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Innovative wireless light switch could cut house wiring costs in half

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 28 November 2023
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Innovator Spotlight: Matthew Wildcat

  • 16 November 2023
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U of A strategic plan establishes research and innovation goals

  • Dylana Twittey
  • 15 November 2023
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Canada’s agricultural bread basket is getting hotter and drier, study shows

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 15 November 2023
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New study counters ‘confidence gap’ stereotype for women entrepreneurs

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 9 November 2023
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Shaping a More Equitable and Accessible University

  • Carrie Smith
  • 8 November 2023
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Lichen can give important information about air quality, U of A lichenologist says

  • Mikayla Bortscher
  • 8 November 2023
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‘Great Canadian Class Study’ reveals strong belief in meritocracy despite low mobility across generations

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 7 November 2023
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New course prepares students to shape the future of sustainability

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 1 November 2023
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Forward with Purpose: Launching a Strategic Plan for Research and Innovation 2023-2028

  • Aminah Robinson Fayek
  • 26 October 2023
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Government of Alberta opens new scholarship for women and gender-diverse STEM students

  • Aparajita Rahman
  • 26 October 2023
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Video spotlight: Summer research program helps Indigenous students find their place in science

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 20 October 2023
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Women are turning to cannabis to treat menopause symptoms, study suggests

  • Oumar Salifou
  • 18 October 2023
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Accounting for the social cost of climate change

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 11 October 2023
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U of A study provides strategy to prevent wildfires from burning out of control

  • Martin Braun
  • 10 October 2023
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Researcher develops better ways to convert CO2 and biofuel byproducts into valuable chemicals

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 10 October 2023
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Urbanization and climate change are putting a squeeze on mammals

  • Don Bell
  • 3 October 2023
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New micro-course offers ‘Indigenous Studies 101’ for learners worldwide

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 29 September 2023
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U of A continues rapid rise in Times Higher Education global rankings

  • Oumar Salifou
  • 27 September 2023
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Lactic acid measuring device could identify children with malaria

  • Dineli Fernando
  • 23 September 2023
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Invasive earthworms are changing the soil in Canada’s boreal forests

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 11 September 2023
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Helping kids find paths to success in math

  • Helen Metella
  • 8 September 2023
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Researchers to explore how Canada’s grasslands could store more carbon

  • Oumar Salifou
  • 6 September 2023
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New Canada Research Chairs use technology to build a leaner, greener global future

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 1 September 2023
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Core courses set up students for success in work and life

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 24 August 2023
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Meet Monireh Faramarzi, principal investigator of the Watershed Science and Modelling Lab

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 24 August 2023
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U of A’s wildfire analytics team develops tool to support communities

  • Harleen Gill
  • 18 August 2023
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U of A launches new water research centre to address global issues

  • Martin Braun
  • 3 August 2023
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New sustainability course will investigate the conflicts between humans, economies, governments and the natural environment

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 30 July 2023
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U of A Indigenous researchers lead process to create new guidelines for including Indigenous people in Canadian clinical trials

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 26 June 2023
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Making ‘Creator’s Lake’ climate resilient

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 26 June 2023
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Adding silicon to soil could help protect canola from clubroot

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 20 June 2023
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This grad’s economics degree will add up to better environmental policies in Canada and beyond

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 13 June 2023
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Kinesiology grad aims to level the playing field for kids in Cree communities

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 12 June 2023
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U of A ranked seventh in the world for impact on sustainability

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 1 June 2023
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Four tips for a bee-friendly yard

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 19 May 2023
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A ‘grocery store’ model can help your campus food bank reduce waste

  • Erin O’Neil
  • 11 May 2023
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Could growing crops under solar panels provide food and energy at the same time?

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 9 May 2023
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2023’s FURCA Outstanding Sustainability Research Awards winners use visual art and video to educate audiences

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 9 May 2023
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New program seeks to help make Canada a more inclusive place for immigrants

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 28 April 2023
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Researchers draw on wellspring of Indigenous knowledge to engineer solutions for water security

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 26 April 2023
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Tree diversity increases carbon storage, soil fertility in forests

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 26 April 2023
Fuel cell uses a new catalyst to produce hydrogen and potable water.

Researchers discover a way to produce hydrogen and purify water at the same time

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 24 April 2023
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Researchers discover a way to improve mining yields while capturing CO2 from the atmosphere

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 18 April 2023
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Learnings from 2023’s I-Week keynote speakers

  • Carolina Neri Mercado
  • 12 April 2023
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Sustainability Scholars are growing community, keeping neighbourhoods green and fuelling the future

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 5 April 2023
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Promising probiotic for dairy cattle headed to marketplace

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 28 March 2023
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Researcher seeks community-driven solutions to food insecurity in Alberta, Africa and elsewhere

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 27 February 2023
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New research study aims to make sexual health testing more accessible

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 21 February 2023
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Blending hydrogen with natural gas could help fuel energy transition

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 7 February 2023
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Natural carbon sinks could play a small but significant role in Canada’s climate strategy

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 7 February 2023
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Photostory: Sustain SU Green Market 2023

  • Arthur Macatangay
  • 27 January 2023
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Program offers houseless emergency department patients a bridge to home

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 12 January 2023
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New reusable dish service promises to take out disposable takeout containers at UAlberta

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 12 January 2023
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U of A strengthens ties with India to tackle global energy, climate challenges

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 9 January 2023
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Marketing instructor explains how to persuade the public to take action for sustainability

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 9 January 2023
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Grad student’s research tackles rising housing prices in rural hometown

  • Riley Tjosvold
  • 3 January 2023

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