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The 91�ԹϺ�� has been recognized as the top university in Canada and 53rd globally for artificial intelligence by U.S. News, a testament to U of A’s impactful research, strategic partnerships, and dedication to shaping the future of AI. (Photo: Richard Siemens)

Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Research, Health And Wellness, Business

How the U of A became Canada’s top AI university

New ranking highlights how cutting-edge research and practical partnerships are making a real difference in artificial intelligence.

June 23, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

School of Public Health researcher Kate Storey has received $1.6 million to create a suite of tools to evaluate and support school-based healthy living programs and policies across the country. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Research

“Healthy kids learn better”

U of A researcher leads project to evaluate and support Canada’s school-based healthy living programs.

June 23, 2025
By Gillian Rutherford

For the third consecutive year, the U of A has secured a spot in the Top 10 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, reflecting the university’s significant contributions to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through research, teaching and community engagement. (Photo: Richard Siemens)

Science and Technology, Research, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Business

U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability

Prominent international ranking acknowledges significant contributions to sustainable development through research, teaching and community engagement.

June 18, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

The U of A ranked 94th in the world and fourth in Canada in the 2026 QS World University Rankings released today, continuing an upward trend in the respected global rankings. (Photo: Alex Pugliese)

Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology, Business

U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings

University rises to 94th worldwide, holds steady at fourth in Canada thanks to a gain in academic reputation.

June 18, 2025
By Sean Townsend

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

91�ԹϺ�� 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.

Science and Technology, Research

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

Research, 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

Research, Health And Wellness

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

07 October 2020

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