U of L In The News

U of L In The News

Johnson selected for U of L alumni award

An international leader in the development of fuel waste technology, U of L alumnus Lawrence Johnson (BASc, BSc ’78) has been named the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

What OLG doesn't know about gamblers

U of L gambling researcher Dr. Rob Williams's research on internet gambling, the “crack cocaine” for problem gamblers

Principals to change schools

U of L alumnus Dave Garbutt (MEd) is leaving Barrhead Composite High School to take over at Westlock’s R.F. Staples

Pikes love the qualities of new head coach

Pronghorns swimmer Cole Midtdal takes his experience home with him and is named head coach of the Penticton Pikes swimming program

Turkey's mining disaster exposes deeper rifts

The U of L's Dr. Trevor Harrison is a political sociologist and director of Parkland Institute who was in Turkey as the Soma mining disaster unfolded

Local study of pesticides overdue?

The U of L's Dr. Alice Hontela says a Lethbridge-specific study on the potential risks related to pesticide use may be prudent because of the widespread use in the area’s surrounding farmland

U of L lands top brain researcher

Although he had offers from universities around the globe, Dr. Majid Mohajerani decided to come to Lethbridge to continue his research into stroke and dementia

Retail Council of Canada announces 2014 Retail as a Career Scholarship Recipients

U of L student, Julie Anderson, is one of 25 post-secondary students from across the country who will each receive $1,000 as part of Retail Council of Canada's Retail as a Career Scholarship program

University of Lethbridge unveils plans for revolutionary science building

Architects for the U of L's Destination Project discuss the bold concept that will define its creation

What makes gambling such a problem?

The U of L's Dr. Robert Williams, a leading authority on gambling related issues, discusses problem gamblers

Concordia awards honorary doctorates to 8 distinguished Canadians

The U of L's Dr. Bryan Kolb will receive an honorary degree from Concordia University

New uLethbridge student portal goes live

The student portal project reaches a milestone and is active for selected student users

University adding inclusive washrooms

Ten single-user inclusive washrooms, designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and an inclusive learning and working environments for students, staff and faculty, are now located across the U of L campus

Courses help new teachers navigate ethics issues

The U of L's Dr. Nancy Grigg discusses educating new teachers on ethics issues

Nursing professor looking to manage students' mistakes

With National Nursing Week running May 12-18, University of Lethbridge nursing professor Mark Pijl Zieber is looking at ways to help students prepare for the real world

Visuals help explain master's thesis

A look at Christine Clark's master's presentation at the U of L's Penny Building, and how it explores climate change

How the octopus keeps its arms straight

Dr. Jennifer Mather's expertise is quoted in a study on how octopus arms never get tangled

Greeks try to remain philosophical

Dr. Trevor Harrison, political sociologist at the University of Lethbridge and director of Parkland Institute, is currently travelling in Greece and Turkey where he discusses European economics

Substandard facilities challenge First Nations officers

Native American Studies professor Yale Belanger speaks to the challenges facing First Nations police forces

NSU student selected for top Canadian Immigrant Award

Manwar Khan, a student of North South University and an alum of the University of Lethbridge has been selected as one of 75 finalists in the prestigious RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards

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