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A new study on how competitive athletes develop grit offers life lessons for anyone looking to overcome setbacks, harness their passions and lead a balanced life. (Photo: Getty Images)

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

A playbook for grit: three lessons from new research

First-of-its-kind study looks at how competitive athletes develop grit and the psychology behind it.

March 27, 2025
By Jon Pullin

A new guideline offers up-to-date, evidence-based information on physical activity and sleep for women in their first year as new mothers. (Photo: Getty Images)

Research, Health And Wellness

World’s first stand-alone guidelines on postpartum exercise and sleep released in Canada

Evidence-based recommendations aim to support women in their first year as new moms.

March 26, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Teens are getting helpful prompts for talking with their health-care providers, in the form of a deck of conversation-starter cards developed by U of A researchers and informed by feedback from teenage patients. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Research

Conversation cards give teens a hand to take charge of their health

Simple tool shows promise for improving communication and goal-setting with health-care providers during medical appointments.

March 25, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

The U of A ranked 46th globally and fourth in Canada in Times Higher Education’s latest “most international” ranking, reflecting its commitment to addressing global challenges through research, education and engagement. (Photo: Richard Siemens)

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

U of A ranked among world’s Top 50 ‘most international’ universities

Times Higher Education puts the university at 46th worldwide and fourth in Canada, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and solving global challenges.

March 24, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta 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.

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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