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Benefit from the convenience of a hybrid delivery — online core courses paired with immersive on-campus experiences.
The Master of Sustainability @UAlberta blends convenience with real-world experience.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4dulWPD
New research by ALES postdoctoral researcher Kaiwei Luo shows Western Canada’s boreal forests face an average of 10 extra days of 24-hour burning potential compared with 50 years ago.
Read the new feature, "How shifting weather cycles are fuelling North America’s wildfire surge" now:
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How many types of milk are in your fridge right now? According to food scientists, there’s a pretty good chance you might have more than one. Watch ALES postdoctoral fellow Christy Alsado explain. instagram.com/reel/DXZlFqqCr… #UAlberta
We’re excited to share another recently launched exhibit! "Making & Shaping Ourselves: Fashion Hacking at the Nina" is now open in the Edmonton City Centre with the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. Catch it now before it closes at the end of June!
We're excited to share that a new exhibit in the Human Ecology Building is now open! "Where the Light Falls: [Un]Dressing the Private Self" is welcoming visitors until February 2027. Few people know what is beneath the clothing and accessories we wear around, or the secrets hidden within material objects. Now, you can learn! #UAlberta
The Department of Human Ecology @UAlberta is proud to share its 2024–2025 Annual Report! Take a look at how our community is advancing research, supporting students and building strong partnerships that make a difference in everyday lives. #UAlberta
Read the full report: bit.ly/4mgFhH7
Thank you to every single person who showed generosity yesterday on Giving Day @UAlberta. Because of you, we raised $950 for our ALES Experiential Learning Excellence Fund. We are so grateful for the opportunities your support will provide to our amazing students. #UAlbertaGives
It's U of A Giving Day, and your impact can go even further today with up to $100,000 in funds matched! Join this united effort to shape a brighter future for our students through the ALES Experiential Learning Excellence Fund. ualberta.alumniq.com/crowdfu… #UAlbertaGives #UAlberta
Tomorrow, March 26 is Giving Day @UAlberta. Please consider supporting our ALES Experiential Learning Excellence Fund which provides practical, real-world experiences to our students. With your support, they can thrive outside of the classroom, too.
Up to $100,000 in funds will be matched starting tomorrow:
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The Department of Renewable Resources hosted the 95th Forest Industry Lecture Series on March 5 with Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. We were happy to come together as a @UAlberta community and are grateful to our event sponsors! ualberta.ca/en/renewable-res…
Convocation spotlight #2 🎓
From plant enthusiast to forestry scholar, Ziyu Shao finds purpose in the exploration of forest ecosystems. She graduated with a bachelor of science in Forestry today. #UAlberta @UAlberta @UAlbertaAlumni
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Convocation spotlight 🎓
Read our brand new story on Liza (Yelyzaveta) Mamula, a Ukrainian student who demonstrated resilience and courage as war made it impossible for her to study at home. Liza graduates today with a master’s degree in human nutrition. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/03…
The first-ever winter convocation at the U of A has arrived! Please join us in congratulating Faculty of ALES students who will walk across the stage later today to receive their bachelors, masters and PhD degrees. Watch the livestream: ualberta.ca/en/convocation/i… #UAlberta
Carla Prado, Distinguished University Professor in ALES, is fuelling the fight against breast cancer. Powered by a Dorothy Killam Fellowship, she will investigate the protein requirements needed to help combat muscle loss for women undergoing chemotherapy. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/03…
On March 8, @UAlberta joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day. This day serves to recognize the achievements of women and girls, challenge systemic bias and catalyze action toward a more equitable society.
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Boreal peatlands could “flip” from carbon sinks to carbon sources as fires grow more frequent and intense, according to research by professor David Olefeldt and Christopher Schulze. Schulze conducted the work to earn a PhD in water and land resources. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/03…
Join us TOMORROW in the PCL Lounge, CCIS for CNAS Research Day. Featuring ALES professor Fangliang He and ALES assistant professor Ning Xiang. ualberta.ca/en/natural-appli… #UAlberta @UAlberta
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Caregiving can feel like a full-time job. Now imagine doing it in a rural community with limited services and the added weight of stigma.
New research from Holly Mathias, assistant professor of family science in the University of Alberta Department of Human Ecology, shows the hidden stress facing families caring for loved ones who use drugs in rural Canada and why a national caregiving strategy is urgently needed.
Read more about the @abwomenshealth -funded work:
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The annual ALES student research conference is around the corner! Join us for an interdisciplinary event connecting students, researchers and industry across agriculture, life and environmental sciences.
🗓️ March 4–5 in the Students' Union Building (SUB) #UAlberta
