U of A engineering researcher Amit Kumar is heading up the new Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach, which will focus expertise at the university and in 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ to advance hydrogen technologies for the world. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ, Society and Culture, Science and Technology

U of A launches new centre to fuel a hydrogen-powered future

Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach will focus 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ’s expertise to advance technologies, train future leaders and engage with communities.

  • May 05, 2025
  • By Geoff McMaster
91ÒùĸÊÓƵer Rebecca Purc-Stephenson led a new study to provide a better understanding of farmers' perspectives when it comes to drawing up a succession plan. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business

Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy

As a historic generational shift looms, researchers look at how to help farmers plan for succession.

  • May 01, 2025
  • By Bev Betkowski
A U of A researcher is testing a cancer exercise app with the hope that it could bridge the gap in access to exercise oncology resources for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities. (Photo: Getty Images)
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities

An app with personalized features could offer much-needed support for survivors to improve their health, study suggests.

  • April 30, 2025
  • By Adrianna MacPherson
The playoff beard’s growth from non-existence to ubiquitous tradition offers insights into how cultural norms emerge, spread and change over time, according to a U of A anthropology professor. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Society and Culture, 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ

How playoff beards grew from Swedish roots to hockey tradition

Other cultural norms emerge, spread and even transform in much the same way, says anthropologist.

  • April 29, 2025
  • By Michael Brown

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Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

91ÒùĸÊÓƵ virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.
08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford
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91ÒùĸÊÓƵ, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.
08 October 2020 By Michael Brown
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91ÒùĸÊÓƵ, Health And Wellness

U of A virologist Michael Houghton explains the only thing that could best receiving a Nobel Prize.
07 October 2020