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A student with a healthy and positive state of mind is more likely to be engaged, successful and flourishing. The University of Lethbridge’s newest strategy to enhance student mental health is the introduction of the R.E.C.

Student mental health and wellness is at the heart of a new University of Lethbridge initiative to be launched on Thursday, Jan. 26. The first R.E.C. Room will be unveiled — a campus hub designed to invite students to step away from the stress of study and research to relax their minds and connect with one another. WHAT: The R.E.C. Room unveiling WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the University Hall Atrium

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A study by a team of University of Lethbridge neuroscientists has shown that tactile stimulation shows much promise as a non-invasive method of slowing the onset of dementia in aging mice and could be an additional therapeutic intervention for people with Alzheimer’s disease. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the Alzheimer Society encourages everyone to learn more about dementia and its impact on Canadians. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and represents a global health crisis.

Math anxiety forms at an early age and often follows us into adulthood — but math isn't going anywhere, and we use it to varied degrees throughout our entire lives.

Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, an internationally renowned agricultural engineering researcher, decorated professor and experienced academic leader, has been chosen as the University of Lethbridge’s seventh president & vice-chancellor. Dr.

The University of Lethbridge will receive nearly $1.5 million to create the Centre for Neuroengineering Solutions and nearly $870,000 to establish a work-integrated learning centre for Indigenous youth after the Government of Canada announced $11.2 million in funding for 18 projects in the Lethbridge region. The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced the federal funding, which also includes support for the opening of a new regional office in Lethbridge.

ULethbridge once again among Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities

Former Member of Parliament was lifelong learner and ULethbridge advocate

The demand for mental health services, including addiction treatment, spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic as people faced multiple stressors which have been linked to worsening mental health, an increase in substance use and couple conflict.