News Releases

Recognized as a pioneer in the study of radiation biology, cancer and epigenetics, Dr. Olga Kovalchuk has been named the winner of the 2019 University of Lethbridge Speaker Research Award.

A team of University of Lethbridge researchers and Blackfoot Elders will soon embark on an ambitious project that will provide immediate virtual access to historical Blackfoot objects held in museums, thanks to federal funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund.

The University of Lethbridge is thrilled to recognize international real estate developer Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon by presenting him with an honorary degree at Spring 2019 Convocation.

The University of Lethbridge’s annual Chancellor’s Dinner is of special significance this year as it will mark the first official event for Charles Weaselhead, the U of L’s first Indigenous chancellor.

The University of Lethbridge, in partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge and Beakerhead Creative Society, are planning a community celebration to mark the official opening of its new Science and Academic Building – and everyone’s invited. The two-day event will take place Sept. 13-14, 2019 and feature a host of interactive programs designed to showcase the spectacular 38,500 sq. metre building, celebrate ingenuity, science education, research and discovery.

Remembering Refuge will document the experiences of refugees who crossed the Canada-United States border as a way to increase public understanding of migration How have current stories of migration been shaped by longer histories of borders and displacement? What can the experiences of those crossing the Canada-U.S. border tell us about the history of Canada and the U.S.?

WHAT: The University of Lethbridge will unveil its plans for a community grand opening celebration for Canada’s most advanced facility for science education and research, the new Science and Academic Building WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. WHERE: 8th Floor Foyer, Science and Academic Building (free media parking is available in Lot S, north of the building)

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to recognize the work of Dr.

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A cello that’s now a clock. A violin transformed into a beautiful painting. One-of-a-kind, once unplayable-violins painted and repurposed by renowned artists are the feature items at Piano by Request, a fundraiser supporting young musicians, Saturday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. at Casa.