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- Established: 1908
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- President: Indira Samarasekera
- Nickname: Golden bears (men), pandas (women)
- Motto: Quaecumque Vera Whatsoever things are true
- [http: //www.wunderground.com/global/stations/71123.html Current weather]
- Noted Programs: Agriculture, Arts, Business and Engineering
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The University of Alberta is a public university known for its research programs, with over 400 distinct research laboratories, and the second largest library system of any Canadian university.University of Alberta: U of A Facts
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Research History
In the 1920s, the University of Alberta biochemist James Collip identified insulin from as the active ingredient in a mixture that could be used to control diabetes.University of Alberta: Transformative ResearchDuring 1950s, a mining professor from the University of Alberta, Karl Clark developed a method of oil extraction that used hot water.University of Alberta: Transformative Research
In the 1960s University of Alberta chemistry professor Raymond Lemieux discovered the way that carbohydrates bind proteins. He also developed antibiotics and other drugs that aided in the prevention of organ transplant rejection.University of Alberta: Transformative Research
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University of Alberta Questions
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Where can I buy Gold Medal Flour in Canada? 1 AnswerHonestly I couldn't find a specific place in Alberta that sold this flour! What I did find was th website to the flour. http://www.bettycrocker.com/Products/Gol... read more -
What are the best universities for studying astronomy? 2 AnswersAnswer given by Tim Kallman for the "Ask an Astrophysicist Team" quoted from "imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov" ---Quote--- But it would be easier to answer it if you tol... read more -
what was the university decision? 1 AnswerCan you be more specific? Maybe i am missing something, but what university? read more
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University of Alberta Leadership
- Chancellor: Chancellor Eric Newell
- President: President Indira Samarasekera
- 2005-present: President Indira Samarasekera
- 2000-2005: Previously Vice President of Research at the University of British Columbia
- 2005-present: President Indira Samarasekera
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University of Alberta Notable Alumni
- W.O. Mitchell: Author who has often been called the Mark Twain of Canada
- Rona Ambrose: Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
- Paul Gross: Lead actor of Due South, an award winning police drama
- David Bissett: Bobsledder who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
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Studying at University of Alberta
- University of Alberta Undergraduate School
- University of Alberta of Alberta Graduate Studies and Research Graduate Studies and Research
- University of Alberta Notable Programs of Study
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Prospective Students for University of Alberta
- Princeton Review: University of Alberta
- Note: These are all from the University of Alberta website
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University of Alberta Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: University of Alberta Athletics
- Athletic Conference: CanadaWest
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