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The Faculty of Science drives our collective knowledge forward as our researchers and students solve some of the greatest challenges facing our communities today.

Sustainability challenges are complex and solving them requires interdisciplinary expertise.The Master of Sustainability...
06/02/2026

Sustainability challenges are complex and solving them requires interdisciplinary expertise.

The Master of Sustainability at the University of Alberta offers five concentrations to choose from:
1. Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
2. Environmental Policy
3. Collaborative Governance
4. The Built Environment
5. Consumption and Production (launching Fall 2027)

These pathways prepare graduates for impactful roles across public, private, nonprofit and international sectors.

Learn more: uab.ca/msust

The University of Alberta is gaining 29 of the world’s top doctoral and postdoctoral research prospects, thanks to new f...
06/01/2026

The University of Alberta is gaining 29 of the world’s top doctoral and postdoctoral research prospects, thanks to new federal grants aimed at recruiting international talent to advance Canada’s most important strategic industries.

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards provide doctoral scholarships and postdoctoral research awards to support recruitment of top international talent needed to drive innovation and growth in eight priority research areas.

Find out the names of the recipients: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/news/news-releases-and-statements/announcements/2026/05-may/new-federal-funding-brings-top-international-research-talent-to-uofa.html

Critical expertise in critical minerals: From exploration and extraction to end use and recycling, the University of Alb...
05/29/2026

Critical expertise in critical minerals: From exploration and extraction to end use and recycling, the University of Alberta is fast becoming a global hub for research on the world’s most essential elements.

Read about just a few of the critical minerals research projects underway at the U of A (with several nods to the Faculty of Science!):

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/05/critical-expertise-in-critical-minerals.html

Working to improve the application of AI in interpreting huge amounts of data gathered by satellites, Abigail Azari, an ...
05/28/2026

Working to improve the application of AI in interpreting huge amounts of data gathered by satellites, Abigail Azari, an assistant professor in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering, wants to help answer important scientific questions about what can affect our planetary neighbourhood, like space weather.

Azari is one of 25 new faculty members focused on advancing AI research, announced last week at the Upper Bound conference hosted by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii).

Read more: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/05/ai-in-the-sky-abigail-azari.html

The next edition of the President's Speaker Series features familiar faces from the Faculty of Science!This timely discu...
05/28/2026

The next edition of the President's Speaker Series features familiar faces from the Faculty of Science!

This timely discussion will bring together leading voices from the University of Alberta to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming higher education.

From the classroom and the lab to the university’s broader role in society, the conversation will examine what should evolve — and what must remain — as AI becomes more embedded in academic life.

Learn more about the speakers and get your tickets today: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/president/shaping-the-ai-university.html

Sustainability challenges are complex and interconnected. The University of Alberta's Master of Sustainability explores ...
05/28/2026

Sustainability challenges are complex and interconnected. The University of Alberta's Master of Sustainability explores how environmental, social, cultural and economic systems intersect, equipping you with practical tools and strategies to make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals – a blueprint to address today’s most pressing global issues.

Application deadlines for Fall 2026 admission:
• International students - May 31
• Domestic students - July 31

Learn more: uab.ca/msust

Flexible graduate study that fits your life.The Master of Sustainability at the University of Alberta uses a hybrid deli...
05/26/2026

Flexible graduate study that fits your life.

The Master of Sustainability at the University of Alberta uses a hybrid delivery model that combines online learning with in-person, hands-on experience.

What this means for you:
• Core courses completed online for flexibility
• On-campus concentration for immersive learning
• Opportunities to engage with faculty, peers, and industry partners

This approach is ideal for international students and working professionals seeking both flexibility and a high-quality graduate experience.

Learn more an apply: https://bit.ly/4dulWPD

05/25/2026

Amii (the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), one of Canada’s three national AI institutes, and the University of Alberta — a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence research — have successfully completed a historic recruitment campaign to bring 25 of the world’s top AI mi...

The future of Science is taking shape! Thanks to the incredible success of the University of Alberta's Shape the Future ...
05/21/2026

The future of Science is taking shape!

Thanks to the incredible success of the University of Alberta's Shape the Future campaign, we are celebrating $147M raised across the university to empower the next generation.

Within our faculty, these gifts have given shape to support our Science Experiential Skills Advantage (SESA) program. Your support ensures our students are prepared to face global challenges with confidence.

Thank you for investing in our students, our research and our collective future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN2mYSxdxdc

Looking for a career with impact? Sustainability roles are growing across Canada.- 231% growth in ESG-related job postin...
05/15/2026

Looking for a career with impact? Sustainability roles are growing across Canada.

- 231% growth in ESG-related job postings year-over-year (2025)
- 233,000+ job openings in sustainability expected in Canada by 2029
- 24 million green jobs projected globally by 2030
- Clean energy jobs are growing 4x faster than the global average

Start your journey with the Master of Sustainability at the University of Alberta.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dulWPD

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