News Releases

PUBlic Professor Series talk examines inequity of representation with Dr. Sandra Dixon 

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Dr. Sandra Dixon is a registered psychologist, an award-winning researcher and an associate professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education. She is also a woman of colour in a predominantly white post-secondary landscape where colonial ideas are privileged over alternative ways of knowing and being.

Advisory — Play Day roars to life once again on Family Day 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Can you hear it, sense it, feel it? Reverberations shake the grounds, deafening roars rattle the windows — is it the echo of dinosaurs once again roaming the southern Alberta landscape? No, it’s the joyful sounds of thousands of children, families in tow, playing at the University of Lethbridge’s dinosaur-themed Play Day. Whether you’re a child or simply getting in touch with your inner child, Play Day has become the premier Family Day event in southern Alberta, embracing the power of play to connect friends and family. WHAT: Play Day 2024

University of Lethbridge hosting inaugural International Women’s Day Leadership Conference

Monday, February 12, 2024
An impressive roster of leaders will grace the University of Lethbridge campus for its inaugural International Women’s Day Leadership Conference on March 13.  Featuring keynote presentations by Manjit Minhas, CEO of Minhas Breweries, Distillery and Winery and CBC’s Dragons’ Den co-star, and Lori Campbell, Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Engagement at the University of Regina, the conference aims to bring people together for an afternoon of conversation, networking and inspiration.

Artificial intelligence — bane or boon to humanity?

Thursday, February 8, 2024
University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Sidney Shapiro weighs in on the possibilities of AI  Artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly a hot topic — some people tout it as the next best thing for increasing productivity and reducing costs while others are concerned robots will be replacing workers. Every day brings a new headline, and the average person may be left to wonder whether AI is a good or bad thing. It’s both, says Dr. Sidney Shapiro, a Dhillon School of Business assistant professor with expertise in data analysis and AI.

University of Lethbridge student develops recreation opportunities for unhoused residents

Thursday, February 8, 2024
February is Therapeutic Recreation Month Tannis Chartier, a third-year University of Lethbridge student in the Therapeutic Recreation Program, is providing meaningful opportunities for unhoused people to enjoy recreational pastimes like bingo, movies and karaoke. She got the idea for the Resilient Rec YQL program when she began volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in 2020.

Study shows methane emissions from Prairie wetlands are lower than expected

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Inland waters including ponds and wetlands are one of the largest natural sources of methane. Pound for pound, methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Now, a University of Lethbridge-led study has found that many of the ponds and wetlands dotting the Canadian Prairies emit less methane than predicted in part due to their elevated salt content, making previous estimates highly inaccurate.

Sokkinakia’pi collaborative project to shape the future of health-care delivery for Kainai Nation

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The first stage of a collaborative multi-phased approach to enhance health and well-being on the Kainai Nation is underway in a good way, and today the project between the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. (BTDH) and University of Lethbridge was named — Sokkinakia’pi.

Advisory — Next phase of University of Lethbridge, Blood Tribe Department of Health collaboration to be celebrated

Monday, February 5, 2024
The first stage of a collaborative multi-phased approach to enhance health and well-being on the Kainai Nation is underway in a good way, and on Tuesday, the project between the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. (BTDH) and University of Lethbridge will be celebrated with a naming ceremony and discussion of next steps. WHAT: Naming ceremony for collaborative multi-phase, multi-year project WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. WHERE: Kainai Continuing Care Centre Great Hall, 1 Main St., Standoff, AB

Advisory — University of Lethbridge celebrates Black History Month

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The University of Lethbridge celebrates Black History Month under the theme Black Joy: The Telling of Our Stories. Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of not only Black Canadians but also persons of Black, Caribbean or African Heritage. Every February, we recognize the contributions of Black people and Black communities, highlighting their significant and ongoing role in shaping Canada’s identity.

Bridge Prize short story competition continuing to attract country’s most talented post-secondary writers 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A total of 184 submissions from 36 universities and colleges across nine provinces have been received for the 2024 Bridge Prize post-secondary short story fiction writing competition.