In the Media Archive 2020
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20 stories that defined the 91ĸƵ in 2020
In a year of unprecedented challenges, the people of the U of A gave us plenty of reasons to expect a brighter future, including Mike Maier, associate dean, master's program, School of Business.
Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth — two of 91ĸƵ’s major pot producers — are cutting back and laying off staff, but those watching the industry closely say it hasn’t gone up in smoke. Kendra Slugoski reports.
Canada 91ĸƵ Chair a twofold boon for U of A expert in women’s entrepreneurship
For business professor Jennifer Jennings—one of 16 new or renewed CRCs at the U of A announced today—receiving one of Canada’s most prestigious research awards couldn’t have come at a better time.
Five Things I’ve Learned About Adapting (New Trail)
One grad shares what crisis taught her about rolling with the punches.
Professor Vikas Mehrotra says procurement measures for PPE in the early stages of the pandemic were "akin to a war footing here, given the severity of the event," adding the government had to act quickly because other countries would be chasing the same PPE supplies and there was concern the world would be cut off from manufacturers.
Business students take learning from class to corporate world (folio)
Access to online platform gives students, professors and partner companies a way to work together on solving real-world marketing challenges.
As we prepare to leave this surreal year behind, experts share charts showing what they'll watch for in the economy in the coming year.
As COVID-19 increases the urge for many to shop online, the 91ĸƵ has partnered with the City of Edmonton to help local businesses improve their presence on the web.
U of A venture mentoring service helps entrepreneurs navigate the unknowns
ThresholdImpact VMS manager and entrepreneur Lazina McKenzie helps bring the collective experience of more than 100 volunteer mentors to a diverse array of startups.
Innovative company creates ‘synthetic cities’ to help solve future problems before they happen
Powered by U of A grads, RunWithIt Synthetics uses machine learning to help clients anticipate the complex reality their projects will operate in.
Dean Joseph Doucet says switching operatorship at Syncrude is a sign of the evolution of the oilsands mining industry from a high-cost venture with risky, unproven technology to one that's much more proven and predictable.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the province, the 91ĸƵ government is expected to introduce further measures to slow the spread of the disease.
It was a tragedy that shocked the world and impacted many in Edmonton.
The second-hand economy is seeing a bump in 2020 thanks to younger generations choosing sustainable and renewable products over so-called fast fashion.
Starting your own business is a risk-filled venture at the best of times. During a global pandemic, which has forced temporary and permanent business closures across Canada, the gamble is even more glaring.
U of A experts make impact on latest list of highly cited researchers (folio)
Clarivate’s annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Both consumers and retailers are facing uncertainty this holiday season. Many people are eager to support Edmonton-based businesses, while also trying to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
With more time spent at home, people look to get into the Christmas spirit early.
COVID-19 cases hit record levels nearly every day now — a startling 919 new cases were identified on Nov. 7. But it's not the case counts that hit hardest; it's what the numbers signal. Opinion piece by professor Andrew Leach.
91ĸƵ has launched two new immigration pathways to attract investment and encourage international graduates to start their businesses in the province. Joseph Doucet comments.
Opinion piece by Joseph Doucet and Adam Legge, co-chairs of the Innovation capital Working Group, on the promise of the tech industry in 91ĸƵ.
U of A students tapped to help local small businesses go digital
A group of 91ĸƵ business students have been tapped to help small businesses in Edmonton boost their online presence in an effort to keep up with a rapidly shifting economic landscape exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entrepreneurship can be very scary, especially as a student. It is extremely difficult to figure out where to start and very easy to think, “I’m not qualified enough” or “I’m still in school.
Over the past five years, coal has gone from supplying about 50% of 91ĸƵ's electricity to about 27%. This column is an opinion piece from U of A professor Andrew Leach and Blake Shaffer, from the University of Calgary.
More communicative public engagement style on complex environmental issues leads to best outcomes when science, economics, and social factors are all weighed .
Take 5 is a cafe in Edmonton's Beverly neighbourhood. After 41 years with the same owner, the shop is up for sale. Heather Thomson, executive director at the School of Retailing, stresses that losing that kind of iconic business could be detrimental to the fabric of the neighbourhood.
COVID-19-Fighting Tools (New Trail)
Innovators aren’t holding their breath for a vaccine — they’re tackling the biggest health crisis in a century on several fronts
In an op-ed, Andrew Leach discusses the Sturgeon Refinery saga.
Collapsed oil prices and an increase in spending amid the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed 91ĸƵ into a historic projected deficit of $24.2 billion. Andrew Leach comments.
A Resort Municipality of Whistler initiative to lock key food and beverage establishments into their current zoning is an attempt to address a problem that doesn’t exist according to some—and could have negative consequences in an uncertain time. David Dale-Johnson is interviewed.
In his acceptance speech new federal Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole promised his party would be ready for an election as early as this fall. What he didn’t say is that the party’s fate in a federal contest could hinge at least in part on a plan to combat climate change. Andrew Leach is interviewed.
While many businesses are urging customers to not use cash, Mike Maier from the 91ĸƵ School of Business says relying too much on debit or credit cards can prove costly.
Cashless purchases during the pandemic can add up quickly and make us more likely to ignore prices, says Mike Maier, a financial expert who provides seven tips for keeping your spending in check.
Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections in Edmonton, returning to Stage 1 of 91ĸƵ’s relaunch strategy would be devastating to many businesses, says John Pracejus, the director of the 91ĸƵ’s school of retailing.
As more stores started to re-open in June, so did people's wallets. According to Statistics Canada, retailers across the country reported $53 billion in sales for June, up about 23% over May. Heather Thomson, executive director of the School of Retailing, comments.
MBA student Kennedy Quigley authored a report released by the Downtown Business Association that evaluates what some downtown Edmonton companies are doing to attract and retain customers and what could improve.
Startup Edmonton launched Foundations for Black Founders this summer to offer business classes with mentorship and stories from successful Black company founders. Keenan Pascal, an alum of the School of Business, is interviewed and one of the program's mentors.
The 91ĸƵ government has appointed eight advisers to shape a revamped curriculum for K-12 schools. Of the eight, five are from the U of A.
91ĸƵ has toyed with the idea of embracing nuclear energy for decades. The piece includes comments from Dean Joseph Doucet.
The story mentions a study involving Runjing Lu, showing that wherever COVID-19 has spread in the U.S., it has been closely followed by racist slurs targeting Chinese Americans.
In an op-ed, Andrew Leach discusses the Canadian Energy Centre.
New consumer psychology research shows people under financial stress want to eat more of everything.
Jim Swaffield, a consumer psychology researcher, warns the current crisis could drive up obesity rates, particularly among those who have lost their jobs.
Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, combined with a slowdown in 91ĸƵ’s oil patch, led to a dramatic drop in demand for electricity in the province.
If entrepreneurs can’t follow in the footsteps of blockbuster ideas, they should aim to come in behind campaigns that nearly reached their goals, business researchers find.
According to researchers, not all scandalous acts result in a scandal or produce the same consequences. In this piece co-authored by Assistant Professor Tim Hannigan, researchers outline the five factors that influence how scandals get activated and explain why some figures fall from grace while others remain untouched.
U of A researcher Ian Gellatly finds that being too hands-off can be as stressful for leaders as being too engaged.
There's no place like home in a pandemic which explains why hot tubs and gym equipment are selling like toilet paper did in the early days of COVID-19.
The human cost of the COVID-19 crisis can’t be overstated, but an important secondary story is the economic toll of the pandemic. With recent Canadian job losses in the millions, when might we see a gradual market recovery?
Hosting NHL playoffs could help Edmonton attract investment and talent, say experts
Marketing wins outweigh limited economic benefits for city, province and Oilers, according to U of A sports management researchers.