University of Alberta School of Public Health

06/02/2026

You did it! 🎓 Now, it's time to celebrate! 🎉

Don't leave campus without grabbing something to remember your achievement. The Bookstore has everything you need to commemorate your hard work, from official degree frames 🖼️ to cozy Alumni merch and limited-edition 2026 keychains.

Shop the full collection at the Bookstore (lower-level SUB) & Green + Gold Store (UCommons) or online at uab.ca/GradGifts.

05/25/2026

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level in healthcare? The Fellowship in Health System Improvement is your pathway to becoming a resilient, innovative, and transformative leader in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Apply by September 10th to be considered for the Fall 2026 cohort.

Learn more: https://www.ualberta.ca/.../fellowship-in.../index.html

05/21/2026

Our own Sherilee Harper (Professor and Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Health in the School of Public Health) executive produced a documentary film about the Batwa of Uganda. Following the screening on May 27, there will be a live webinar with the co-directors and Batwa community members. View the trailer at:

The Batwa people of Uganda were evicted from their forest homeland in the name of gorilla conservation. IHAMBA shares their story of loss and resilience.JOIN...

05/19/2026

We're proud to see Nursing professor Carole Estabrooks, who also has a cross-appointment to the School of Public Health, recognized as part of "The Power of Nurses to Transform Health" series

This , we are sharing "The Power of Nurses to Transform Health" — including the work of University of Alberta nursing professor Carole Estabrooks.

She warned about a long-term care crisis before COVID-19 hit. Now, after more than 20 years as one of Canada’s leading experts, she continues to push for progress.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3R7TbQj

05/08/2026

It’s everyone’s fight.

We all have a role to play when it comes to fighting misinformation about public health.
EXSPH 2210: Fighting Misinformation in Public Health is an online introductory course for public health professionals and engaged citizens who want to strengthen their ability to recognize, evaluate and counter health misinformation.

Modern misinformation is designed to bypass our logic and hit us right in our emotions. Taking control of your information diet is not just about public health - it’s about protecting yourself and helping you build a ‘mental firewall’ against misinformer tactics.

Learn to counter misinformation with effective, empathetic communications strategies. This online introductory course examines the foundations of health misinformation and disinformation and how they affect public health.

Instructor Sara van Leusden interviewed a range of experts for a podcast to accompany the course. You’ll hear from everyone from professor and Order of Canada member Timothy Caulfield to Dr. Lynora Saxinger, co-lead of the Alberta COVID-19 advisory group aka .

Learn more at coned.ualberta.ca.

05/04/2026

Healthier communities start with the health of women and children. Today’s announcement of a $93.5-million gift to the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute is a monumental step toward closing critical gaps in care.

This historic investment supports a unique partnership that allows us to address complex health challenges through a public health lens. By focusing on the intersection of women’s and children’s health, we are building a more resilient and equitable future for our entire community.

uab.ca/thrive

University of Alberta Women and Children's Health Research Institute Stollery Children's Hospital Alberta Women's Health Foundation Alberta Health Services

04/29/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 30, from 12 - 1 p.m. for an online presentation: Global Progress and Perspectives on Non-Communicable Disease. Leslie Rae, executive director of the Global Alliance for To***co Control and President of the (global) NCD Alliance will deliver a presentation on progress and perspectives relating to NCDs globally and nationally. Register now:

04/27/2026

Don't forget to sign up for the final Health Policy & Public Health seminar, delivered by Dr. Kim Simmonds, CEO of Primary Care Alberta. This exciting online event takes place on Tuesday, April 28 from 12 -1 p.m. Register now:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Health Policy & Public Health seminar - Dr. Kim Simmonds, CEO, Primary Care Alberta. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

04/24/2026

Join Leslie Rae, executive director of the Global Alliance for To***co Control, for her online presentation: Global Progress and Perspectives on Non-Communicable Disease. On April 30 from 12 - 1 p.m., hear Leslie speak about progress and perspectives relating to non-communicable disease globally and nationally. Hosted by Action on Smoking & Health Canada and the Centre for Healthy Communities. Register now:

04/23/2026

Join us on Tuesday, April 28 online from 12 -1 p.m. for the final Health Policy & Public Health seminar, delivered by Dr. Kim Simmonds, CEO of Primary Care Alberta. Register now:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Health Policy & Public Health seminar - Dr. Kim Simmonds, CEO, Primary Care Alberta. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.