Academic Archives - ºÚÁÏÍø /newsroom_news_tag/academic/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:16:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ºÚÁÏÍømark_BlueYellow-2-150x150.jpg Academic Archives - ºÚÁÏÍø /newsroom_news_tag/academic/ 32 32 Dr. Jason Daniels, Faculty of Arts, Receives Insight Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) /newsroom/newsroom_news/dr-jason-daniels-sshrc-idg-grant/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:03:18 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=163604 Edmonton, AB — ºÚÁÏÍø (ºÚÁÏÍø) is excited to announce that Dr. Jason Daniels, Interim Dean of Arts, has received an Insight Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Valued at $99,084 over two years,  Dr. Daniels will research digital media use in children, adolescents, and young […]

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Dr. Jinny Menon, Faculty of Education, Receives a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grant /newsroom/newsroom_news/dr-jinny-menon-sshrc-award/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:47:57 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=163599 Edmonton, AB – ºÚÁÏÍø (ºÚÁÏÍø) is excited to announce that Dr. Jinny Menon, Faculty of Education, has received an Insight Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for work on artful and creative processes in the identity-making of youth of colour. “My work is shaped by […]

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ºÚÁÏÍø Researcher Receives an NSERC Discovery Grant of over $200K for Research on Fever and Immunity /newsroom/newsroom_news/concordia-university-of-edmonton-researcher-receives-an-nserc-discovery-grant-of-over-200k-for-research-on-fever-and-immunity/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:27:47 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=163537 ºÚÁÏÍø (ºÚÁÏÍø) celebrates  the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant and Discovery Launch Supplement awarded to Dr. Amro Soliman, Assistant Professor, in the Department of Biological and Public Health Sciences for his important work on fever and immunity.  Understanding Fever’s Hidden Purpose At the centre of the […]

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Student Research Spotlight: Madeline Wong /newsroom/newsroom_news/student-research-spotlight-madeleine-wong/ Wed, 06 May 2026 21:38:48 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=163090 Redefining What It Means to Be an Undergrad Student “You need dedication, you need to just show up everyday and keep doing what you’re doing. It takes continuity and things don’t always happen very quickly in research.”  For Madeline Wong, these aren’t just words, they’re a philosophy she has lived throughout her time as a […]

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Complete Your Information Masters Degree From Anywhere in Canada /newsroom/newsroom_news/complete-your-information-masters-degree-from-anywhere-in-canada/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:15:55 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=162778 Now Offering the Masters of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM) and Masters of Information Assurance Management (MISAM) via Online Synchronous Delivery  ºÚÁÏÍø (ºÚÁÏÍø) is excited to announce a new delivery method for two of our graduate programs in cybersecurity and information assurance. The Master of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM) and the […]

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Tolly Bradford /newsroom/newsroom_news/researcher-spotlight-dr-tolly-bradford/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:02:28 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=162702   Faculty of Arts   For Dr. Tolly Bradford, understanding colonialism in Western Canada begins with examining the complex relationships between Indigenous peoples and European settlers prior to the 1870s. Understanding Colonialism Before 1870   Dr. Bradford’s research focuses on how cultural and economic forces shaped colonialism across the Prairies from the late 1600s through […]

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Portillo /newsroom/newsroom_news/researcher-spotlight-dr-stephen-portillo/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:50:48 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=162287 Faculty of Science For Dr. Stephen Portillo, understanding the origins of our Solar System begins not only with telescopes, but with data. Dr. Portillo’s research program is in astrostatistics, which is developing advanced statistical and machine learning methods to analyze astronomical data. By applying the right data analysis techniques, astronomers can make new discoveries using […]

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Simmee Chung /newsroom/newsroom_news/researcher-spotlight-dr-simmee-chung/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:43:34 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=161765 Faculty of Education  At ºÚÁÏÍø (ºÚÁÏÍø), impactful research often begins with a question grounded in lived experience.  For Dr. Simmee Chung, that question is: What are the experiences of teachers of colour in Canadian prairie schools, and why do they remain underrepresented? Dr. Chung is the Principal Investigator of A Narrative Inquiry […]

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ºÚÁÏÍø President Congratulates Class of 2025 /newsroom/newsroom_news/cue-president-congratulates-class-of-2025/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:46:49 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=157761 The following address was delivered by President Loreman at the 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø Convocation ceremony: Graduands, Chancellor Huehn, Board Chair Jim Gendron, Members of the Board of Governors, Elders, our Honorary Doctorate Recipients Mary Jane James and Nathan Fillion, distinguished guests, proud families, faculty, managers and administrators, staff, and volunteers. Welcome, everyone, and thank all of […]

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ºÚÁÏÍø the future: Celebrating connection and community /newsroom/newsroom_news/cue-the-future-celebrating-connection-and-community/ Thu, 29 May 2025 15:24:06 +0000 /?post_type=newsroom_news&p=157748 On May 31, ºÚÁÏÍø (ºÚÁÏÍø) will proudly celebrate convocation — a pinnacle moment for our graduates — and honour two exceptional individuals whose professional and community achievements embody the university’s commitment to independent thinking, ethical leadership and the common good.   This year, we are pleased to present honorary degrees to Mary Jane […]

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