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Research to reinvigorate Traditional Healing Systems a ‘professional and personal’ responsibility

Dr. Lana Ray is working with Indigenous communities to revitalize Traditional Indigenous Health Systems to reduce non-communicable diseases

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Violence ‘a human condition,’ AU researcher and war survivor tells refugee studies experts at Oxford

Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey embraced the role of outsider during prestigious fellowship with the Africa-Oxford Initiative at the University of Oxford.

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AU researcher joins network of research fellows tackling global challenges

Dr. Janelle Baker appointed CIFAR Future Flourishing Fellow to advance knowledge aimed at solving humanity’s biggest problems.

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Writer in residence explores hidden history and ‘lost language’ of Alberta’s Black cowboys

Poet and Athabasca University writer-in-residence Bertrand Bickersteth is exploring the history of Black cowboys in Alberta.

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Online training raises awareness of gender-based violence

Athabasca University researcher Dr. Kharah Ross is part of a new initiative to improve awareness and education about gender-based violence.

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Podcast provides new forum for feminist philosophers

Discover Thinking Bodies is a new scholarly podcast co-created by Athabasca University's Dr. Kristin Rodier.

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Sleep isn’t just about science. How culture and social inequity affect slumber

The science of sleep is a hot topic during a time change. An Athabasca University researcher looks at how social issues impact rest.

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How better data can help Calgary non-profits meet surging demand for services

An Athabasca University researcher is working on a prototype database that could be used by non-profit organizations.

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Researcher explores Canada’s affordable housing crisis

Athabasca University sociologist Dr. Katie MacDonald’s research focuses on the experiences of people working in the affordable housing sector.

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Researcher helps teens discover careers in archaeology

Athabasca University researcher Dr. Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown has created resources for teens to learn about careers in archaeology.

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How user-generated content is changing journalism

Athabasca University professor Dr. Michael Lithgow co-edited a new book that looks at how user-generated content is changing journalism.

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Opinion: Canada must recognize anti-homeless attacks as hate crimes

Dr. Carolyn Greene, an associate professor of criminology at Athabasca University, co-writes an op-ed on the need to recognize anti-homless attacks as hate crimes.

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Award winner reflects on a career in heritage conservation

Dr. Shabnam Inanloo Dailoo has been awarded the International Achievement Award from ICOM Canada for her contributions to promote heritage excellence.

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How archaeology can reveal missing voices in Alberta’s history

Learn how an Athabasca University researcher is digging into Alberta’s recent past and using archaeology to fill historical gaps.

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Opinion: Is academic Imposter Syndrome an imposter?

Athabasca University's Dr. Alex Clark and Bailey Sousa write about how academics can manage the symptoms of imposter syndrome.

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Podcast series explores ethics of research with Indigenous communities and respecting cultural values

A new Athabasca University podcast explores why cultural values are so important to Indigenous Peoples involved in research.

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Opinion: Understanding the politics of Pride parades

Athabasca University's Dr. Alexa DeGagne on the complicated history of Pride parades in Canada and their impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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On poetry, the ‘ordinary apocalypse,’ and how melancholia can be a source of hope

Dr. Evelyne Gagnon has published her first collection of poetry, Incidents (and other rumors of the century).

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Archaeology helps uncover history of former Alberta boomtown

Athabasca University professor digs into an Albertan boomtown’s past to unlock a piece of history that might not have made history books

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'Rings of Power' backlash part of bigger problem: Tolkien scholar

A Q&A with Athabasca University English tutor Michael Brisbois, who chats The Lord of the Rings, Rings of Power, and racism in sci-fi fandom.

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AU researcher studies the impact of sexual violation on Indigenous women

Athabasca University researcher Dr. Josie Auger is studying the lingering impact of sexual violation and loss on Indigenous women.

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How universities can support Indigenous online learners in the COVID-19 pandemic

As the second wave of the pandemic wears on, Indigenous students are facing challenges. Researchers at AU conducted a study to learn how Indigenous students at our university are doing with online learning in the pandemic.

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Changes needed to build public trust in police, says AU researcher

The legitimacy of police organizations in the public eye hinges on their ability to make critical changes to the way they treat their own members, says AU Professor, Angela Workman-Stark.

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Defund the police? Instead, end toxic masculinity and ‘warrior cops’

"... we also have an opportunity in North America to promote a more justice-oriented style of police leadership and to put in place long-term mechanisms of accountability to support and sustain change."

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AU professor explores Indigenous post-secondary experiences

New book outlines the Indigenous postgraduate journey and sheds light on the areas where some guidelines and processes need to be rethought.

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AU prof digs deeper into Maya archeology

Athabasca University anthropology professor Dr. Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown digs past the monumental architecture to uncover the lives of everyday Maya.

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Society and culture

Research to reinvigorate Traditional Healing Systems a ‘professional and personal’ responsibility

Violence ‘a human condition,’ AU researcher and war survivor tells refugee studies experts at Oxford

AU researcher joins network of research fellows tackling global challenges

Writer in residence explores hidden history and ‘lost language’ of Alberta’s Black cowboys

Online training raises awareness of gender-based violence

Podcast provides new forum for feminist philosophers

Sleep isn’t just about science. How culture and social inequity affect slumber

How better data can help Calgary non-profits meet surging demand for services

Researcher explores Canada’s affordable housing crisis

Researcher helps teens discover careers in archaeology

How user-generated content is changing journalism

Opinion: Canada must recognize anti-homeless attacks as hate crimes

Award winner reflects on a career in heritage conservation

How archaeology can reveal missing voices in Alberta’s history

Opinion: Is academic Imposter Syndrome an imposter?

Podcast series explores ethics of research with Indigenous communities and respecting cultural values

Opinion: Understanding the politics of Pride parades

On poetry, the ‘ordinary apocalypse,’ and how melancholia can be a source of hope

Archaeology helps uncover history of former Alberta boomtown

'Rings of Power' backlash part of bigger problem: Tolkien scholar

AU researcher studies the impact of sexual violation on Indigenous women

How universities can support Indigenous online learners in the COVID-19 pandemic

Changes needed to build public trust in police, says AU researcher

Defund the police? Instead, end toxic masculinity and ‘warrior cops’

AU professor explores Indigenous post-secondary experiences

AU prof digs deeper into Maya archeology

'Overwhelmingly positive response': 3 AU grads launch nurse practitioner clinics