Celebrating nurses: Online nursing education and research critical to health care

For National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the transformational impact of online nursing education—critical to the health of Albertans and Canadians.

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Wildfires: Important information for students

If you're an Athabasca University student and you've been affected by wildfire, support with your studies is available.

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I pursued a degree on ‘my own terms’ thanks to AU

Jessica Anderson shares how AU allowed her to achieve her goal of a Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations degree.

students

4 steps to start planning your career

Athabasca University Counselling Services offers advice to anyone looking to start their career search and achieve success.

alumni

AU Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Celebrating awards and achievements of AU alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters.

students

Only AU lets me fast-track uni while still in high school

Oak Rasmussen started studying at Athabasca University at age 16 to get a head-start on their future.

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Athabasca University researchers address critical challenges through innovation and collaboration

Athabasca University is a disruptor among universities, with innovative researchers working to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges in education, health care, business, and technology, improving lives and communities.

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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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How AI can keep students engaged in learning

Dr. Ali Dewan uses facial recognition technology to detect when students lose interest in their schoolwork, and get them back on track.

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Building bridges between research and community

Dr. Kharah Ross collaborates with community partners to bridge gap between academia and real world.

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Business can help find whole-planet solutions to whole-planet problems

Dr. F. Haider Alvi urges humility, understanding, to bridge the economic gap between Global North and Global South.

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

Did you know that AU educates more nurse practitioners than anywhere in Canada? Three graduates share how they’re helping to improve access to primary care in Alberta with new independent practices.

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Celebrating nurses: Online nursing education and research critical to health care

Featured news

Wildfires: Important information for students

I pursued a degree on ‘my own terms’ thanks to AU

4 steps to start planning your career

AU Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Only AU lets me fast-track uni while still in high school

Athabasca University researchers address critical challenges through innovation and collaboration

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

How AI can keep students engaged in learning

Building bridges between research and community

Business can help find whole-planet solutions to whole-planet problems

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

Upcoming events

Mental Health Awareness

AU MBA for Executives Webinar

Faculty of Business new program student orientation