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Three U of L professors examine Western Canada during the First World War

Three U of L professors examine Western Canada during the First World War

In addition to the scholarly work that has been done on Canadian soldiers who served in the First World War, three University of Lethbridge professors have focused their research on the war’s effects on those who were on the home front. On Wednesday evening, Drs. Kristine Alexander, Amy Shaw

Four research projects boosted by CREDO funding

Four research projects boosted by CREDO funding

The latest round of funding through the University of Lethbridge’s Community of Research Excellence Development Opportunities (CREDO) program will provide $25,000 to each of four diverse research projects. They include a local oral history project, a study into green bonds and their effect on the stock market, research

Inaugural conference focuses on how children learn language

Inaugural conference focuses on how children learn language

From children learning English as a second language to the effects of electronics on the developing brain, the first annual Child Language Acquisition Research in Alberta (CLARA) Conference promises to be of interest to researchers, clinicians, teachers and parents alike. “We are excited to be hosting this inaugural conference at

U of L scientists to be featured on The Nature of Things

U of L scientists to be featured on The Nature of Things

The research work of three University of Lethbridge scientists will be highlighted in Thursday’s episode of The Nature of Things. The popular program hosted by David Suzuki airs on CBC Television and presents science stories in an engaging and informative way. Think Like an Animal [http://www.cbc.ca/

U of L play stands test of time

The Importance of Being Earnest, an Oscar Wilde classic play, hits the University Theatre stage Nov. 22 to 26 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/11/16/u%e2%80%88of-l-play-stands-test-time/]

U of L student’s doctoral research published in prestigious science journal

U of L student’s doctoral research published in prestigious science journal

Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc ’12, PhD ’16) spent four years conducting research into the function of a protein important for gene expression, and her hard work and persistence has paid off. A few days before receiving her doctorate at the University of Lethbridge’s fall convocation ceremonies, Keffer-Wilkes learned that

Research excellence continues to grow at the U of L

Research excellence continues to grow at the U of L

On the strength of a year in which four University of Lethbridge faculty members earned nominations for Royal Society of Canada (RSC) membership, junior faculty members recently had the chance to obtain advice about their research careers directly from the president of the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists and

A fire in the belly: Researcher races against time

Marc Bomhof, who will receive his PhD on Nov. 10 from the U of C, has joined the U of L as an assistant professor in Kinesiology & Physical Education. UToday [http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2016-11-10/fire-belly-researcher-races-against-time]

Women who had midwives in hospital had more positive childbirth process, researcher finds

Dr. Claudia Malacrida says a woman's childbirth experience depends a lot on where she lives in the province — and whether she has access to midwifery services. CBC [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/midwives-alberta-ahs-lethbridge-medicine-hat-childbirth-1.3841368]

Bust-a-Backpack campaign outdoes expectations

Bust-a-Backpack campaign outdoes expectations

The teachers of tomorrow are helping today’s students with their annual Bust-a-Backpack campaign, an initiative of the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) at the University of Lethbridge. In the annual campaign, now in its ninth year, Faculty of Education students fundraise to fill backpacks full of school supplies, which they

U.S. presidential election today’s SACPA topic

Dr. James Tagg, U of L professor emeritus of history, will discuss the U.S. presidential election at today's SACPA session Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/11/03/us-presidential-election-todays-sacpa-topic/]

Second annual agribusiness case competition draws a dozen teams

Second annual agribusiness case competition draws a dozen teams

Word has spread about the Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition co-hosted by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge. This year, 54 post-secondary students registered to participate in the two-day event Friday and Saturday. Now in its second year, the 12 teams taking part include one each from Medicine

AGILITY program and Faculty of Management receive major RBC gift in support of innovation, entrepreneurship

AGILITY program and Faculty of Management receive major RBC gift in support of innovation, entrepreneurship

Innovation in family and small business in southern Alberta received a major boost today as RBC pledged $750,000 to the University of Lethbridge’s AGILITY program and the Faculty of Management. The gift specifically supports programs and initiatives within a new family business and small business stream of AGILITY,

Local nursing education program achieves accreditation

Local nursing education program achieves accreditation

The Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) program, delivered collaboratively by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge, has met national standards for nursing schools and obtained accreditation by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). The NESA program has always been an approved program at the provincial level.

Hayes elected as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Hayes elected as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Paul Hayes has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. This is among the highest honours bestowed to chemists and a first for the University of Lethbridge. “It’s a humbling group to be a member of,” says Hayes. “I was

New U of L study finds water issues a major concern of housing developers in the Calgary region

New U of L study finds water issues a major concern of housing developers in the Calgary region

A new study by a University of Lethbridge water researcher has found that challenges in acquiring water have housing developers in the Calgary region worried about the effects on their industry and real estate, on home buyers and the economy in general. “What struck me about the findings was that

5th Annual Spooky Science Weekend at the University of Lethbridge

5th Annual Spooky Science Weekend at the University of Lethbridge

On October 21 and 22, children ages five to 12 from across southern Alberta are invited to participate in a variety of Halloween-themed science activities in three separate events at the University of Lethbridge. Spooky Science Weekendoffers numerous fun, hands-on science activities for enthusiastic children, exposing them to several different

Diane Shanks to receive Friend of Health Sciences Award for 2016

Diane Shanks to receive Friend of Health Sciences Award for 2016

Over the course of her 35-year nursing career, Diane Shanks (BN ’84) has been witness to an evolution in health care. From being on the frontlines of emergency care, to managing the emergency department, to her current position as a clinical care director responsible for the emergency department, the intensive

McDaniel one of three finalists for SSHRC Insight Award

McDaniel one of three finalists for SSHRC Insight Award

Dr. Susan McDaniel, a University of Lethbridge sociology professor, has been chosen as one of three top finalists in the Insight Award category of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) 2016 Impact Awards. “I extend my respect and congratulations to Susan, whose career is one most of

Visiting Fulbright scholar to investigate links between early stress and addiction

Visiting Fulbright scholar to investigate links between early stress and addiction

Dr. John Ziker, Chair of the anthropology department at Boise State University in Idaho, will be spending the fall semester at the University of Lethbridge as the Fulbright Canada-Palix Foundation Distinguished Visiting Research Chair in Brain Science, and Child and Family Health and Wellness. “It’s an honour to get

Students can make their future a reality at Open House

Students can make their future a reality at Open House

Anyone who’s considering attending the University of Lethbridge can get a 360-degree view of campus during the annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “If you apply to attend uLethbridge for fall 2017, either before or at Open House, and you

Agricultural research project benefits subsistence farmers in Africa

Agricultural research project benefits subsistence farmers in Africa

More than 100 subsistence farmers in three African countries have increased their yields and irrigated less often through an agricultural research project designed by Dr. Henning Bjornlund, a University of Lethbridge visiting professor. Bjornlund started the project in 2013 when he was the Canada Research Chair in Water Policy and

Dr. Artur Luczak elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

Dr. Artur Luczak elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

While he’s recently received media attention for his paper on choking self-treatment published in the journal Resuscitation [http://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(16)00087-3/fulltext], Dr. Artur Luczak, a University of Lethbridge neuroscience professor, typically receives attention for his research into neural activity in the sensory cortex. Luczak

Three U of L professors elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada

Three U of L professors elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada

A renowned neuroscientist, an accomplished anthropologist and a leading biologist from the University of Lethbridge have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). Their election acknowledges the remarkable accomplishments of Drs. Louise Barrett, Bruce McNaughton and Joe Rasmussen in advancing knowledge and scholarship. Barrett, a

Collaboration valuable for Alberta universities

Research universities bring Alberta to the world, and they bring the world to Lethbridge, says a University of Alberta VP touring southern Alberta. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/09/02/collaboration-valuable-for-alberta-universities/]