Graduate student entrepreneurs earn development support through Innovation Catalyst Grants
Wednesday, May 22, 2024Two exciting projects have received support from a provincial grant program that provides a two-year runway for entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize innovative, science-based products and services.
Inspiring and motivating instructor, Dr. Kristine Alexander, recognized with Graduate Mentorship Award
Wednesday, May 22, 2024An instructor and mentor with a unique ability to recognize the talent and potential of her students, Dr. Kristine Alexander inspires and motivates her graduate trainees by providing unwavering support and encouraging them to break boundaries and embrace risk in their learning journeys.
Alexander will be recognized with the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies Graduate Mentorship Award at 2024 Spring Convocation, Ceremony II on Thursday, May 30, 2024, 2:30 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.
World’s leading protein synthesis researcher, Dr. Nahum Sonenberg, to receive honorary degree
Tuesday, May 21, 2024Dr. Nahum Sonenberg, the world’s leading researcher in the field of protein synthesis and translational control, will be recognized with an honorary degree by the University of Lethbridge at its Spring 2024 Convocation later this month.
Rural Medical Education Program Training Centres one step closer with Memorandum of Understanding
Friday, May 17, 2024The next step in expanding health-care capacity in southern Alberta was formalized today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary.
University of Lethbridge receives grant to train students in data science
Thursday, May 16, 2024The University of Lethbridge will help meet the demand for well-trained professionals in data science thanks to a $1.65-million grant over six years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.
Internationally recognized inorganic chemist, Dr. René Boeré, earns 2024 Speaker Research Award
Wednesday, May 15, 2024An internationally recognized inorganic chemist and leader in his field of chemistry, Professor Emeritus Dr. René Boeré has been named the 2024 winner of the University of Lethbridge’s Speaker Research Award.
Boeré has inspired his fellow scientists within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at ULethbridge since he became a faculty member in 1988. In addition, his work has spawned collaborations with scientists at universities across the globe, all while leading a highly productive research program that has been continuously funded for more than 30 years.
Commitment to career and community earns alumna Karen Wauters honorary degree recognition
Monday, May 13, 2024University of Lethbridge alumna Karen Wauters (BMgt ’83) brings people and ideas together to make the world around her better. As a barrier breaking Chartered Professional Accountant, long-serving volunteer and now government representative, Wauters’ commitment to connectivity, equality and inclusivity has permeated everything she touches. The University of Lethbridge will recognize Wauters with an honorary degree at Spring 2024 Convocation.
Taking the fear out of chemistry, University names Wayne Lippa Board of Governors Teaching Chair
Wednesday, May 8, 2024An instructor who has made it his quest to take the fear out of learning difficult concepts in chemistry, Wayne Lippa has been named the University of Lethbridge’s 2024 Board of Governors Teaching Chair.
By adopting a student-centred approach based on his experiences as a student and incorporating strategies whereby students learn chemistry by doing chemistry, Lippa is noted as an effective and reflective teacher, constantly evaluating the methods he utilizes in his classrooms and labs.
Local nurses create scholarship for registered nurses
Tuesday, May 7, 2024In keeping with this year’s theme for National Nursing Week from May 6 to 12 — Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow. — the efforts of a group of local nurses continue to change lives and shape the future of registered nurses who want to pursue graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge.
University of Lethbridge to recognize Tad Mitsui’s commitment to bettering society with honorary degree
Monday, May 6, 2024Tadashi (Tad) Mitsui has devoted his life to enriching the lives of citizens and their communities locally, nationally and internationally through compassion, courage, empathy and activism, giving a voice to those unheard and hope to those in need. The University of Lethbridge will recognize Mitsui’s dedication to bettering society by granting him an honorary degree at Spring 2024 Convocation.