By Maggie Hsu, November 20 2024—
Proposing and conducting a research project based on your interests can seem like a daunting task that’s perceived as something reserved for graduate students pursuing their Master’s degrees or undergraduate students nearing the end … Read the rest
By Hinna Ahsan, October 15 2024—
Chimera, a research club founded by undergraduate student Kfir Lerner at the University of Calgary, is changing the landscape of undergraduate research by offering students hands-on experience in synthetic biology such as using genetic … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, September 25 2024—
Every September marks the observance of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, dedicated to the recognition of FASD and its impacts on individuals. Caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, FASD is a lifelong disorder … Read the rest
By Kimberly Taylor, September 12 2024
Research may seem like something only fully qualified professors do, but undergraduate students can participate in research and even create their own research projects while still working on their undergraduate degree. Both the Students’ … Read the rest
By Malia Jolly, September 5 2024—
As Alberta’s healthcare landscape faces growing challenges, from longer wait times to overburdened emergency departments, a crucial yet often overlooked element of patient care is coming to the forefront: compassion. As the healthcare system … Read the rest
By Kimberly Taylor, August 9 2024—
In July, University of Calgary researchers conducted a three-day archeological dig at John Ware’s first homestead near Millarville, Alberta. John Ware (1850–1905) was designated a National Historic Person by the Government of Canada in … Read the rest
By Julianna Keskic, July 31 2024—
Accessing primary care for new refugees in Canada is a necessary and crucial step for new refugees upon their arrival. As surges of refugees occur more often in recent years, the capacity of the … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, July 28 2024—
The University of Calgary’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) undergraduate research group is hosting their annual JulyGEM event on July 28 at the Clara Christie Theatre in the U of C’s Health Sciences Center. … Read the rest
By Vama Saini and Nazeefa Ahmed, May 2 2024—
Bill 18 — the Provincial Priorities Act — proposed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, is a piece of legislation aimed at giving the Alberta government the authority to review and approve … Read the rest
By Jonathan Barazzutti, December 23 2023—
Teams of scientists who collaborate in person make more breakthroughs than teams of scientists who work remotely, a new study suggests.
Researchers Yiling Lin and Lingfei Wu at the University of Pittsburgh and Carl … Read the rest
