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Three University of Lethbridge researchers have received $2.4 million in new and renewed funding through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program. Dr. Matthew Bogard, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology, has been named a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Environments. Drs. Andrew Iwaniuk, Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Comparative Neuroanatomy, and Louise Barrett, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour, have received renewed funding.

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors recently approved an updated Sexual Violence Policy that reinforces its intolerance of sexual violence and promotes a safe and supportive community for all who work, live and study at the University.

The University of Lethbridge is furthering its commitment to honouring the traditional territories of Aboriginal peoples for both its Lethbridge and Calgary campuses by officially adopting territorial acknowledgment statements. Image

Accomplished administrator and researcher Dr.

WHAT: Dr. Oliver Ernst (University of Toronto) will present a free public talk, Structure and Dynamics of GPCRs at work: Insights from the Visual System WHEN: 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2019 WHERE: B660, University Hall The Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) is delighted to host Dr. Oliver Ernst, Professor in Biophysics, to present his work as part of the ARRTI Speaker Series.

Everyone is invited to attend the raising of the University of Lethbridge Pride Flag in celebration of Lethbridge Pride Week. The U of L is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all members of the campus community. Who: Ariane Tennant, U of L associate vice-president (Human Resources) Tyler Gschaid, Lethbridge Pride Fest board member Robin Beck, U of L student What: Raising the Pride Flag When: Tuesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. Where:

As the Canadian Premier League — Canada’s new Division II professional soccer circuit — continues to gather momentum in its inaugural season, University of Lethbridge economics professor Dr.

The University of Lethbridge welcomes a new member to the leadership team for the Fall of 2019 through the appointment of Dr.

The University of Lethbridge iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machines) teams are once again demonstrating their innovative spirit. The collegiate team is attempting an ambitious project inspired by the works of Banting and Best, the researchers who were the first to extract and administer insulin in 1922, later selling their patent to the University of Toronto for a dollar.

Two University of Lethbridge students completing Applied Studies courses have developed unique tools to help educate school children about local history.