News Releases

University of Lethbridge research projects earn SSHRC funding support

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) announced funding through several grant programs today and three University of Lethbridge projects are among those receiving awards. The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant on behalf of the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced over $1.8 billion in federal research support, including $35.3 million for 577 research projects at 66 Canadian institutions through SSHRC Insight Development Grants.

Advisory — Meet the speakers for the inaugural International Women’s Day Leadership Conference

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
On Wednesday, March 13, the University of Lethbridge is proud to host the inaugural International Women’s Day Leadership Conference.  ** Media are invited to a special availability in advance of the conference on Wednesday, March 13 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Science Commons Atrium. Conference organizers and speakers will be available to interview.

University of Lethbridge expanding REC Room initiative thanks to Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The University of Lethbridge will receive $500,000 from the Embark Student Corp., Canada’s education savings and planning company, as part of a $2.7 million grant program aimed at supporting innovative programs, services and initiatives that have a positive impact on student experiences.

Horns Women’s Hockey Alumni Foundation pays it forward

Friday, March 8, 2024
The past informs the present — it offers perspective and experience — and in the case of the Pronghorns Women’s Hockey Alumni Foundation, it offers generous support.

Indigenous Awareness Week an opportunity to unite campus through spirit of relationship building

Friday, March 8, 2024
** Media are invited to a special availability in advance of the mini-powwow and Blackfoot Naming Ceremony on Monday, March 11 from noon to 12:25 p.m. in the Science Commons Atrium The University of Lethbridge’s annual Indigenous Awareness Week, March 11-15, embraces the spirit of reconciliation by offering a host of activities designed to facilitate conversations and understanding.

Antarctica leaves an impactful, lasting impression on Copeland

Thursday, March 7, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Copeland did her homework, and then some, before embarking on her 19-night tour of Antarctica as part of the Homeward Bound global leadership initiative for women with a background in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). And yet no amount of preparation could rival the experience of interacting with the beauty and remoteness that is the world’s fifth-largest and least-populated continent.

ULethbridge-led study finds multi-nutrients can have a beneficial effect on ADHD

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Dr. Brenda Leung, a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, and a team of researchers found that multi-nutrients positively affected the behaviour and physical health of children diagnosed with ADHD. The study was recently published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Leung discussed the results in the ADHD Science podcast.

RBC Family and Small Business Summit invites students, community to explore digital business transformation 

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Dhillon School of Business and Agility at the University of Lethbridge are delighted to present the annual RBC Family and Small Business Summit on Friday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Science Commons Atrium.

University of Lethbridge celebrates Brain Awareness Week with three public events

Friday, February 23, 2024
Each year, the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience celebrates Brain Awareness Week (March 11 – 17) by providing opportunities for the public to learn about advances in brain research from our neuroscientists.

Growing a culture of consent the focus for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Week 

Thursday, February 22, 2024
There’s a culture building at the University of Lethbridge, one that will take centre stage Feb. 26 to Mar. 1 when the campus recognizes its first Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Week. Led by the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Team, the week will offer several interactive sessions and activities designed to engage students and open the lines of communication on a subject that was talked about in hushed tones for far too long.