Faculty of Arts & Science

Study finds two-thirds of Canadian children do not meet acceptable level of physical literacy

More needs to be done to promote physical activity in Canadian children to ensure they establish healthy active living habits

U of L partnership with Flexahopper, WD, leads to new Green Polymer and Technology Centre

The U of L is taking a leading role in combatting environmental pollution through the establishment of a Green Polymer and Technology Centre

PromoScience funding supports greater reach for Destination Exploration Travelling Lab Coats program

Funding will allow the TLC program to expand its reach to a broader group of kindergarten to Grade 8 level students

Investing in the future

Varzari family steps forward to support the new Science and Academic Building and the next generation

Annual PUBlic Professor series opens with examination of why play is so important for children

Dr. Sergio Pellis's research with animals suggests that play provides experiences that help deal with unexpected challenges in life

Dr. Bhagwan Dua to be honoured at Arts & Science scholarship dinner

Dr. Bhagwan Dua, who passed away earlier this year, was a passionate learner and his family hopes the scholarship in his name will ignite the same passion in students who receive it

Two U of L researchers win Parkland Institute awards

Dr. Tiffany Boulton is conducting a research project on midwifery care in Alberta thanks to an award from the Parkland Institute

Stress experienced by pregnant women affects long-term health of offspring

Children born to mothers who lived through the Great Ice Storm of 1998 show higher risks of diseases like diabetes and obesity

U of L students to participate in Semester at Sea, including first recipients of Brawn Family Foundation scholarships

Amanda Sakundiak, along with Mackenzie Salmon and Prachi Sanghavi, will set sail for a semester beginning on Sept. 9

Flexahopper Plastics president Bill Spenceley named 2018 Alumnus of the Year

A business leader with a strong research background, alumnus Bill Spenceley (BSc ’81) has guided his local company to worldwide success

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