U of L In The News

U of L In The News

Learning beyond the classroom: Tips for parents to re-engage their kids this summer

Dr. Robbin Gibb is a featured expert in this report on keeping kids' brains active

Lethbridge election ballots to include question on potential ward system

U of L political scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hale weighs in on the benefits of a ward system for Lethbridge.

U of L appoints its first executive director of equity, diversity and inclusion

Martha Mathurin-Moe has been appointed as the U of L's first Executive Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

Lethbridge nursing students to receive new parchment

Graduates of the Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) program will receive a parchment recognizing both institutions beginning in 2022.

Building Brains games keeping education going for children during the summer

The U of L's Building Brains Together team has developed a way to keep kids busy and mentally active over the summer with its game bags available at the Bookstore.

BEYOND LOCAL: How communities can fight the stigma that isolates people with dementia

Dr. Sienna Caspar says keeping people with dementia separated and secured is a common practice for safety reasons, but during this pandemic, contact was cut off at great cost to residents’ mental and physical health.

Oral History Summer Institute aims to empower story teller and listener

The U of L recently wrapped up its first Oral History Summer Institute which gathered about 40 students from across North America, many of them Indigenous, to listen to and work with a panel of Indigenous oral historians.

Solar energy in southern Alberta: ‘The best place in Canada to do this kind of work’

The U of L's Dr. James Byrne says southern Alberta should be leading the way on developing a green economy.

Building Brains Together launches outdoor play events

The U of L’s Building Brains Together program kicked off its twice weekly summer Outdoor Play Event schedule

Building Brains Together launches outdoor play events

The U of L's Building Brains Together program kicked off its twice-weekly summer Outdoor Play Event schedule at Henderson Lake on Tuesday.

Sampling methods and data analysis key to effective assessment in the field

Dr. Dan Johnson speaks about the importance of good sampling techniques at the Farming Smarter Summer Field School

Masks & distancing to be “strongly encouraged” in most places at U of L, required in others

The U of L is providing updates on its plans for the Fall 2021 term.

Masks & distancing to be “strongly encouraged” in most places at U of L, required in others

U of L setting its plans for fall return to campus

Lesley Brown appointed president and vice-chancellor at Yukon University

Former U of L vice-provost Lesley Brown has been appointed Yukon University’s new president and vice-chancellor

Seniors Have a Right To Express Their Sexuality in Long-Term Care Homes, but Staff Need Guidance

U of L researchers address sexual expression in long-term care settings

How Communities Can Fight the Stigma That Isolates People With Dementia

Dr. Sienna Caspar advocates for building communities that are more welcoming and accepting to people with dementia

New certificate options from Dhillon School of Business create pathways for foreign-trained accountants

The certificates are part of the Dhillon school's CPA Bridging program, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary

Airdrie local earns award

Cassandra Zucht, an Airdrie local attending the U of L, earned herself the Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Award

New Bill to Regulate Online Hate Sparks Debate, Worries Free-Speech Advocates

Dr. Geoffrey Hale speaks to the government-introduced legislation designed to combat online hate speech

New Bedford Woman Shaking Up Africa With Cape Verdean National Team

Former Pronghorns basketball player Allexia Barros is now on the world stage

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