University of Alberta

06/05/2026

Silent reading might be doing more work than we think.

U of A PhD candidate Mitchell Holmes is exploring the connection between the mouth and the brain during silent reading, and the findings could help inform future approaches to supporting people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Read more: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/02/hold-your-tongue.html

06/04/2026

As we mark National Indigenous History Month and the 150th anniversary of Treaty No. 6, Dr. Florence Glanfield encourages us to deepen our understanding of Treaty and its ongoing significance in shaping our relationships, responsibilities and shared future.

National Indigenous History Month and the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Treaties and our responsibilities as Treaty People.

06/04/2026

For Maskwacîs mother and advocate Kerrin Simon, partnering with WCHRI-supported researchers has helped turn lived experience into meaningful change for Indigenous families navigating autism. By sharing her family’s journey and helping shape community-based supports, she is ensuring research reflects local realities while creating stronger connections, understanding and opportunities for families like hers. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/giving/why-give/impact-stories/wchri/from-awareness-to-lived-reality.html

06/03/2026

Language shapes how we understand the world. Newly appointed CIFAR AI Chair and U of A researcher Ife Adebara is advancing AI by incorporating African languages into large language models, helping make emerging technologies more inclusive, accessible and reflective of the diversity of human language.

Ife Adebara, who brings her unique expertise to the U of A and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute as part of the CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, is working to incorporate African languages into large language models and make the tools of AI more accessible to African people.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to honorary degree recipients Lorna Crozier, David Tuccaro and John Acorn, whose extraordinary contributions to literature, Indigenous business leadership and public science literacy will be recognized during the University of Alberta’s Spring Convocation this June.

A pre-eminent Canadian poet, an Indigenous entrepreneur and community builder, and a celebrated science communicator will receive honorary degrees from the University of Alberta this June during spring convocation.

06/01/2026

Today marks the first day of National Indigenous History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the rich history, culture, diversity and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) peoples.

National Indigenous History Month offers the opportunity to learn more about the first peoples of these lands, their achievements, lived experiences and the role those stories play in the evolving Canada.

05/29/2026

From historic investments in women and children’s health to major advances in defence innovation and AI research, catch up on some of the most impactful stories from the past month at the U of A.

Read full stories here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/index.html

05/28/2026

For cardiovascular nurse Theresa Ramsfield, partnering with WCHRI-supported researchers has helped turn her personal health journey into a catalyst for change. From navigating the challenges of reproductive aging to advocating for better access to women’s health care, her story highlights the importance of listening to women’s lived experiences in shaping more compassionate, evidence-based care.
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/giving/why-give/impact-stories/wchri/seen-heard-and-valued.html

05/27/2026

What happens when a community comes together to invest in students? Futures take shape.

The University of Alberta’s Shape the Future campaign has officially closed at $147 million, exceeding its goal and investing in the next generation of changemakers.

From groundbreaking research to rural health care and Indigenous student advocacy, donor generosity is already opening doors for students to lead, discover and make an impact far beyond campus.

Today, we celebrate the impact already taking shape, along with the community that helped make them possible.
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/giving/why-give/impact-stories/2026/giving-shape-to-what-comes-next.html

05/26/2026

How to get your garden growing after a snowy spring? U of A Botanic Garden’s head horticulturist Jaana Paavola shares tips on building healthy, climate-resilient gardens.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/05/expert-tips-to-get-your-garden-growing-after-the-snowy-spring.html