Advisory — University of Lethbridge campus coming to life for beginning of 2024 Fall Semester
Friday, August 30, 2024As the start of the 2024 Fall Semester beckons, University of Lethbridge campuses in both Calgary and Lethbridge are readying for the annual influx of students.
In preparation for the beginning of classes on Wednesday, Sept. 4, residences will spring to life this weekend with residence move-in beginning Sunday and a host of activities welcoming students back to campus.
Advisory — University of Lethbridge campus coming to life for beginning of 2024 Fall Semester
Friday, August 30, 2024As the start of the 2024 Fall Semester beckons, University of Lethbridge campuses in both Calgary and Lethbridge are readying for the annual influx of students.
In preparation for the beginning of classes on Wednesday, Sept. 4, residences will spring to life this weekend with residence move-in beginning Sunday and a host of activities welcoming students back to campus.
Destination Exploration receives $186,000 in funding from Actua to support youth STEM programs
Wednesday, August 28, 2024Today, Destination Exploration at the University of Lethbridge announced roughly $186,000 in funding from Actua, one of Canada’s leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organizations. As part of Actua’s national network, Destination Exploration (DE) engages youth through STEM workshops, camps, clubs and special events.
Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Francis First Charger, to receive honorary degree at fall convocation
Tuesday, August 20, 2024The University of Lethbridge (Iniskim) is proud to announce that Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Francis First Charger, will be awarded an honorary degree at Fall 2024 Convocation ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.
Newfound aquatic parasite named after longtime University of Lethbridge professor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024A significant find by a University of Lethbridge graduate student has led to a key paper in the International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, as well as a touching tribute to one of the most respected aquatic biologists in North America.
Second annual Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast to take place Aug. 23
Tuesday, August 13, 2024Aug. 13, 2024 — It’s official, the Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast is now an annual event! Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge are once again inviting the public to a free pancake breakfast during this year’s Whoop-Up Days celebration.
University of Lethbridge researchers to collaborate on projects funded by Partnership Grants
Thursday, August 8, 2024Several University of Lethbridge researchers are collaborating on recently announced projects funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grants.
New animal behaviour study lends insight to performance limits of Olympic athletes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024As Olympians test the limits of their performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a University of Lethbridge animal behaviour researcher has co-authored a paper that is unlocking the way scientists can measure performance constraints — the factors that place limits on just how far and fast we can physically perform.
Archaeology podcast geared at educating public earns Dr. Ken Holyoke and on-air partner national award
Monday, July 22, 2024Dr. Ken Holyoke will be the first to tell you how much he loves to talk — especially about archaeology — and that enthusiasm has been recognized with a national award.
Holyoke, an assistant professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Geography and Environment, and his on-air partner Dr. Gabriel Hrynick of the University of New Brunswick, have been awarded the 2024 Public Communications Award from the Canadian Archaeological Association for their unique collaboration — the New Brunswick Archaeology Podcast (NBAP).
University of Lethbridge Indigenous students get life-changing experience in New Zealand
Thursday, July 18, 2024A unique opportunity offered by the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge allowed a group of Indigenous students to learn about and experience the culture, history and business practices of the Māori people in New Zealand.