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High hopes for research into Alzheimer’s

Researchers at the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavourial Neuroscience (CCBN) are trying to see if they can identify the earliest indications of Alzheimer’s disease. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/05/14/high-hopes-for-research-into-alzheimers/]

University to honour Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, with honorary degree at 2018 Spring Convocation

University to honour Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, with honorary degree at 2018 Spring Convocation

The University of Lethbridge is privileged to recognize Canadian icon and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Rick Hansen with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Hansen, known as the Man in Motion for undertaking an epic two-year 40,000 km journey around the world in his wheelchair, is

U of L contributes to roadmap for enhancing human resistance to radiation for life in space

With more space exploration and possible colonization on the horizon, a group of international researchers, including the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Olga Kovalchuk, combined forces to produce a roadmap to enhancing human radioresistance. Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2018/05/u-of-l-contributes-to-roadmap-for.html]

SPICA mission, with major U of L contribution, one step closer to reality

Dr. David Naylor is pleased that the SPICA mission, a project he's been involved in for nine years, has been named one of three finalists in ESA’s M5 call for mission proposals. Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2018/05/spica-mission-with-major-u-of-l.html]

U of L contributes to roadmap for enhancing human resistance to radiation for life in space

U of L contributes to roadmap for enhancing human resistance to radiation for life in space

With more space exploration and possible colonization on the horizon, a group of international researchers, including the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Olga Kovalchuk, combined forces to produce a roadmap to enhancing human radioresistance, or the level of radiation an organism is able to withstand. The group recently published a

Keeping kids interested in sports

A new study looks at ways to keep kids involved in sports teams. Danny Balderson is an associate professor in education at the University of Lethbridge CBC Homestretch [http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/the-homestretch/segment/15542762]

Why we tell stories of the missing and murdered

Annita Lucchesi, a member of the Southern Cheyenne Tribe and a doctoral student at the University of Lethbridge, creates an MMIW database High Country News [https://www.hcn.org/articles/tribal-affairs-why-we-tell-stories-of-the-missing-and-murdered]

First-year teacher jumps in with both feet

Faculty of Education alumna Kailyn Deeble (Trask) is the Palliser Regional Schools’ nominee for the 2018 Edwin Parr Teacher Award Golden Star [https://www.thegoldenstar.net/community/first-year-teacher-jumps-in-with-both-feet/]

Local Indigenous bodybuilder looking to get to CBBF Nationals

A University of Lethbridge student, and a Blood Reserve resident, is working to empower Indigenous youth through fitness, education, sports and leadership Lethbridge News Now [https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/602445/local-indigenous-body-builder-looking-get-cbbf-nationals]

Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience to track Alzheimer’s through imaging research

University of Lethbridge neuroscientists want to track the gradual emergence of Alzheimer’s disease through a state-of-the-art imaging research program Lethbridge News Now [https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/602320/canadian-centre-behavioural-neuroscience-track-alzheimer-s-through-imaging-research]

U of L gives peek at new building

The University of Lethbridge allowed members of the media on Saturday to have an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of its newly-constructed Destination Project Science and Academic Building Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/05/06/u-of-l-gives-peek-at-new-building/]

2018 Water’s Next Finalists Announced!

Dr. Stefan Kienzle is a finalist in Water Canada’s Water’s Next awards program Water Canada [https://www.watercanada.net/2018-waters-next-finalists-announced/]

Blackfoot traditions discussed at forum

The importance of symbols in the Blackfoot tradition will be explained during a public presentation by University of Lethbridge faculty member Linda Many Guns Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/05/08/blackfoot-traditions-discussed-at-forum/]

Honours for U of L professors

Three University of Lethbridge professors have been named as Canada Research Chairs for the federal government Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/05/08/honours-for-u-of-l-professors/]

Global drums a sellout

The University of Lethbridge’s Global Drums ensemble played a well received concert on May 3 at Didsbury High School Mountain View Gazette [https://www.mountainviewgazette.ca/article/global-drums-sell-20180508]

SPICA mission, with major University of Lethbridge contribution, one step closer to reality

SPICA mission, with major University of Lethbridge contribution, one step closer to reality

SPICA, the joint mission between the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) to observe the infrared with super sensitive instruments, was named one of three finalists in ESA’s M5 call for mission proposals [http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/ESA_selects_three_new_

Trend-identifying sociologist Dr. Reg Bibby to receive honorary degree at Spring 2018 Convocation

Trend-identifying sociologist Dr. Reg Bibby to receive honorary degree at Spring 2018 Convocation

The University of Lethbridge is excited to recognize Dr. Reginald Bibby with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Bibby, a faculty member in the University’s Department of Sociology for more than four decades, has made substantial contributions to social research and public debate in Canada, garnering

Achieving The Highest Standard In Business Education

The Dhillon School of Business earns AACSB International Accreditation WAFB [http://www.wafb.com/story/38093143/achieving-the-highest-standard-in-business-education]

SACPA to discuss income support

Today, during the regular weekly SACPA session, speaker Trevor Harrison will present “Should Canada Adopt a Guaranteed Annual Income?” Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/05/03/sacpa-to-discuss-income-support/]

School students take opportunity to DO Science

Some Lethbridge high school students had an opportunity to learn more about science at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/28/school-students-take-opportunity-to-do-science/]

Opioid Speaker Series to chronicle the ongoing impact of the Opioid Crisis in Lethbridge during May

Dr. Em Pijl will be discussing a drug study she conducted in four Alberta cities Lethbridge News Now [http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/601634/opioid-speaker-series-chronicle-ongoing-impact-opioid-crisis-lethbridge-during-may]

Diamonds in the rough recruited for Olympic sport via Training Ground

Former Pronghorns men's hockey player Gavin Broadhead following in steps of Sarah Orban The Telegram [http://www.thetelegram.com/sports/diamonds-in-the-rough-recruited-for-olympic-sport-via-training-ground-206913/]

Science conference today at U of L

University of Lethbridge will be hosting the fourth annual Undergraduate Research in Science Conference of Alberta (URSCA) all day today on campus Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/30/science-conference-today-at-u-of-l/]

Electrical stimulation may boost memory during sleep

New research from the University of Alberta, in conjunction with the U of L, gives clues on how to improve your memory: it involves electrical stimulation and sleep Edmonton Journal [http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/electrical-stimulation-may-boost-memory-during-sleep-u-of-a-study]

Dual credit courses offer opportunities

The U of L has partnered with Livingstone Range School Division, Lethbridge School District and Palliser Regional Schools for the delivery of Cinema 1000 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/05/02/dual-credit-courses-offer-opportunities/]