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An international team of astronomers, including University of Lethbridge astrophysicist Dr. Alex Tetarenko, have performed a unique experiment probing astrophysical jets being expelled into space at nearly the speed of light. The material and energy in...

Article - /unews/article/radio-and-x-ray-telescopes-spot-giant-explosions-launching-matter-space-neutron-stars - March 27, 2024

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Rural communities across Alberta are facing a shortage of physicians, forcing rural Albertans to travel long distances to seek medical care. The Government of Alberta is working with post-secondary institutions to train more physicians in rural areas...

Article - /unews/article/expanding-physician-training-across-alberta - April 3, 2024

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Around noon on Monday, April 8, residents of Lethbridge and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, an awe-inspiring event that will captivate observers of all ages.A solar eclipse occurs when the moon travels...

Article - /unews/article/lethbridge-will-see-partial-solar-eclipse-monday-april-8 - April 4, 2024

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With stories ranging from adaptations of classic tales to intense encounters, social satire and a cabaret, the 2024/25 Department of Drama alumni season promises an exciting lineup of mainstage theatre with extensive involvement from many University of...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-alumni-heart-202425-mainstage-alumni-season-lineup - April 8, 2024

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University of Lethbridge researchers have been monitoring plant life in Waterton Lakes National Park to see how they’re responding following the massive Kenow wildfire in 2017. “We know we have increasing fires on the landscape recently, so plant...

Article - /unews/article/after-fire-%E2%80%94-how-plant-life-recovering-following-kenow-wildfire - April 8, 2024

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It takes a special kind of person to balance coursework, studying, a part-time job and a healthy social life. It takes an exceptional person to recognize they have more to give and are willing to share their time raising the world around them and...

Article - /unews/article/student-talayna-ekelund-be-honoured-university-lethbridge-volunteer-award - April 15, 2024

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Eight University of Lethbridge research projects focused on water storage, carbon storage, insect health, fish habitat and the endangered sage grouse will go ahead thanks to a $500,000 grant from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA).“We’re...

Article - /unews/article/alberta-environment-and-protected-areas-grant-supports-university-lethbridge-research - April 16, 2024

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University of Lethbridge students continue to make valuable contributions to the City of Lethbridge through applied studies projects thanks to a work-integrated-learning (WIL) partnership between the City and the University of Lethbridge’s Prentice...

Article - /unews/article/city-scholars-program-continues-growth-expanding-opportunities-ulethbridge-students - April 18, 2024

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What began as a working group focused on effective teaching methods during the pandemic has become an innovative resource to building a more inclusive post-secondary environment — and it’s open to teachers in all sectors of education.ReSET (Resources to...

Article - /unews/article/reset-campus-resource-repository-innovative-and-effective-teaching-methods-all-access - April 22, 2024

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Following a year of important conversations with students, staff, faculty and community partners, the University of Lethbridge is proud to share its inaugural Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan.As a research-intensive university, our capacity for...

Article - /unews/article/ulethbridge-launches-inaugural-sustainability-strategy-and-action-plan - April 22, 2024

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The development of a new comprehensive strategic plan for the University of Lethbridge is underway and the University is asking the broader southern Alberta community to provide input and insight into this important project.The economic, social and...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-seeks-input-creating-new-comprehensive-strategic-plan - April 23, 2024

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A prominent Pincher Creek, Alberta family, along with physicians from a local clinic, have established a pair of University of Lethbridge awards that invest in the next generation of students and the health and well-being of their community.Drs. Beverly...

Article - /unews/article/burton-family-pincher-creek-clinic-establish-awards-supporting-future-students-rural-health - April 25, 2024

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The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge has chosen former dean Dr. Chris Hosgood as this year’s recipient of the Friend of Health Sciences Award, an award he instituted during his time as dean.“We are so pleased to honour Chris...

Article - /unews/article/faculty-health-sciences-honours-former-dean-dr-chris-hosgood-0 - May 2, 2024

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The University of Lethbridge President's Office is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the President's Awards for Service Excellence.AUPE recipient – Dr. Govi VeerareddygariWith an immense impact on the essential operations needed for science...

Article - /unews/article/recognizing-2024-recipients-presidents-awards-service-excellence - May 2, 2024

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Tadashi (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...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-recognize-tad-mitsui%E2%80%99s-commitment-bettering-society-honorary-degree - May 6, 2024

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In 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...

Article - /unews/article/local-nurses-create-scholarship-registered-nurses - May 7, 2024

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An 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...

Article - /unews/article/taking-fear-out-chemistry-university-names-wayne-lippa-board-governors-teaching-chair - May 8, 2024

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University of Lethbridge faculty and former students, along with City of Lethbridge and Galt Museum staff, recently presented a panel at the Thinking with and Alongside Critical Indigenous Scholarship Conference at the University of Oxford. Organized by...

Article - /unews/article/inter-institutional-panel-affirms-commitment-indigenization-and-decolonization - May 10, 2024

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University 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’...

Article - /unews/article/commitment-career-and-community-earns-alumna-karen-wauters-honorary-degree-recognition - May 13, 2024

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An 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...

Article - /unews/article/internationally-recognized-inorganic-chemist-dr-ren%C3%A9-boer%C3%A9-earns-2024-speaker-research-award - May 15, 2024

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The 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...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-receives-grant-train-students-data-science - May 16, 2024

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The 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.Early last month, the Government of Alberta...

Article - /unews/article/rural-medical-education-program-training-centres-one-step-closer-memorandum-understanding - May 17, 2024

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Dr. 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.Sonenberg, who...

Article - /unews/article/world%E2%80%99s-leading-protein-synthesis-researcher-dr-nahum-sonenberg-receive-honorary-degree-0 - May 21, 2024

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An 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...

Article - /unews/article/inspiring-and-motivating-instructor-dr-kristine-alexander-recognized-graduate-mentorship - May 22, 2024

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Two 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.Greg McGillis and Mojtaba Nazariahangarkolaee (MSc...

Article - /unews/article/graduate-student-entrepreneurs-earn-development-support-through-innovation-catalyst-grants - May 22, 2024

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