Faculty of Science, University of Alberta

The first-ever winter convocation at the U of A has arrived! Please join us in congratulating Faculty of Science students who will walk across the stage later today to receive their bachelors, masters and PhD degrees. Watch the livestream: ualberta.ca/en/convocation… #UAlberta

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the amazing work of our researchers for the first CNAS Research Day on March 4. Highlights included presentations from professor Shinichi Nakagawa (left) and assistant professor Clare Venney (right). @UAlberta #UAlberta

On March 8, @UAlberta joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day. Today, we are revisiting stories of ten U of A leaders and innovators, including Alison Criscitiello, assistant professor and director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab. ualberta.ca/en/the-quad/20…

We've reached the eve of the first-ever CNAS Research Day! Join us TOMORROW in the PCL Lounge, CCIS for research talks and tours, poster presentations and more. Featuring Science professors Shinichi Nakagawa and Clare Venney (pictured). ualberta.ca/en/natural-app… #UAlberta

This Wednesday, Feb. 25, join us for “What is bugging the bug?!” as a team supported by the Science Experiential Skills Advantage (SESA) discuss their experience studying honey bees viruses. Register now: ualberta.ca/en/science/alu… Learn about SESA: ualberta.ca/en/science/stu…

We’re less than a month away from our inaugural CNAS Research Day! Join us March 4 to attend timely research talks, visit info booths and listen to students and postdocs present research posters. Full event program now available! ualberta.ca/en/natural-app… @UAlberta #UAlberta

February is Black History Month — a time to celebrate Black Canadians' achievements, reflect on their histories and engage in meaningful conversations. All month, @UAlberta will highlight Black researchers, faculty, staff and students ualberta.ca/en/access-comm… #UAlberta

Special announcement: Professor Richard Sutton, one of the world’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence, to receive honorary degree at @UAlberta's winter convocation ceremony in March. This is considered the university’s highest honour. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/… #UAlberta

New research by @UAlberta Faculty of Science graduate student Yinlong Huang and Monireh Faramarzi, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, could help farmers manage levels of phosphorus. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/… #UAlberta

There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to snag a spot as a camp leader for our 2026 Science Summer Day Camps! #UAlberta @UAlberta iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

The @UAlberta College of Natural and Applied Sciences welcomes @UofAALES, @UAlberta_Eng and science undergraduate and graduate students to present their research posters at Research Day on March 4! Poster submissions are due Feb. 13 uab.ca/cnasResearchDay #UAlberta

Carla Prado, distinguished university professor in ALES and Canada Research Chair, led a study featuring U of A post-doc Timm Döbert (@ualbertaScience) that found long-distance cyclists can preserve fat-free body mass while on a plant-based diet ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/… #UAlberta

Discovery by @UAlberta Faculty of Science graduate student Songyun Huang and her supervisor, Professor Jeffrey Gu of the Department of Physics, shows stacked structure that challenges previous geological theory ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/… #UAlberta

Are you an undergraduate student looking for a summer job? The Faculty of Science is hiring camp leaders for our 2026 Science Summer Camps. Our camps are hands-on and provide an enriching experience for local youth. Posting closes Feb. 2 iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… #UAlberta

The apex predators of the Arctic leave more than seven million kilograms of food for other species each year, says Andrew Derocher, @UAlberta Faculty of Science professor and polar bear expert ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/… #UAlberta

@UAlberta Faculty of Science alumnus Evan Richardson and Alysa McCall (Derocher Lab) comment on rare polar bear cub adoption captured on video: polarbearsinternational.org/news-media/art… #UAlberta

Today marks six years since the U of A community was affected by the tragic downing of Flight PS752. We honour those who lost their lives, those whose lives they touched and the inspiring legacy they leave behind 🕯️.

Spirit Day is this Friday, January 9! This is your chance to snag free rewards just for showing up in your school colours. Get all the details at uab.ca/GreenGold 💚💛 #UAlberta #WeAreGreenGold #BeTheRoar #TGIGGF

The holidays are almost here! Please note the university is closed from Dec. 25, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 inclusive. This account will not be monitored during this time. Call 911 in an emergency, then notify Protective Services at 780-492-5050. Stay safe and see you in the new year!

As the clock ticks down on 2025, we’re looking back on the stories we told and the voices and research we helped to share. Take a look at the top stories of the year for the @UAlberta Faculties of Science, Engineering and ALES: ualberta.ca/en/natural-app… #UAlberta