University of Alberta School of Public Health

10/14/2026

Earn a world-class credential in Population Health in as little as eight months! This new online graduate certificate is delivered 100% online, giving busy professionals a flexible pathway to develop foundational and cross-functional competencies in population health. Perfect for recent graduates, mid-career clinical or frontline professionals, health service professionals, and anyone seeking additional training in the healthcare field. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19. Learn more: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-programs/online-graduate-certificate-in-population-health.html

10/09/2026

SPH PhD candidate Hannah Bayne speaks with CBC's Tara McCarthy about her research on anxiety and grief around climate change and the power of music to help process those feelings. Listen now:

10/09/2026

The School of Public Health is thrilled to welcome special guest speaker Andy Wilkins!
Join us on Oct. 23 in person or virtually from 12 – 1 p.m. for an inspiring talk on the future of health. The U.K.-based strategist, futurist and systems thinker will dive into health-system transformation, systems thinking, and how we can redesign healthcare around prevention, flourishing and creating conditions for true well-being. Don't miss out! Register now: https://groupize.com/gz/app/e/healthcare-creating-the-conditions-for-health-in-the-21st-century-with-andy-wilkins

10/08/2026

Meet your new faves. The Hoodie Sale returns to the U of A Bookstore Oct. 5–9, with $15 to $25 off hoodies, crews, quarter-zips, full-zips and sweatpants — all in this year's limited-edition classic collegiate design. At the Bookstore, lower-level in SUB, while quantities last. Details at uab.ca/hoodie.

10/07/2026

🩺Can We Have Healthy People Without a Healthy Planet? 🌎

Join us for the next U of A Researcher Spotlight Series featuring Dr. Maya Kalogirou, assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing!

Thursday, October 8 | 12 - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Dr. Kalogirou will introduce the concept of planetary health and explore why it matters now more than ever. She’ll share insights from her research examining the role of green teams and sustainability offices in Canadian hospitals, looking at how healthcare organizations can reduce their environmental impact while supporting better health outcomes

Whether you work in healthcare or simply want a better understanding of the connection between the environment and our health, this conversation will offer practical ways to think about our collective role in creating healthier, more sustainable communities.

🔗 Register and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3U7Fnah

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

One degree. Many possibilities. Applications are now open for the new Bachelor of Health Sciences – the first interdisciplinary undergraduate health degree at the U of A.

BHSc students will train across health disciplines – including public health – to explore their interests and identify career paths where they can have the most impact.

Learn more: uab.ca/bhsc

10/02/2026

Need a new GREEN+GOLD Friday 'fit? You’re in luck because the Hoodie Sale is on at the Bookstore! Score a deal on hoodies, crews, sweats and more, featuring a limited-edition classic collegiate design, from Oct 5–9 at the Bookstore.

10/01/2026

Interested in learning how to apply a health-equity lens to your career? Earn a world-class credential in Population Health in as little as eight months! This new online graduate certificate is delivered 100% online, giving busy professionals a flexible pathway to develop foundational and cross-functional competencies in population health. Perfect for recent graduates, mid-career clinical or frontline professionals, health service professionals, and anyone seeking additional training in the healthcare field. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19 and the program starts on Oct. 26, 2026. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3TxItnM

09/30/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of reflection and learning to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential and day schools, and their families and communities.

In observance of the day, the University of Alberta is closed. We encourage everyone to learn more about the U of A’s ongoing work toward reconciliation through Braiding Past, Present and Future, the U of A Indigenous Strategic Plan.

Learn more: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/indigenous/strategic-plan/index.html