AU research
We ask and answer complex questions, generate new knowledge that is transformative and engineered for impact, and develop pathways that minimizes barriers to accessible, engaging, and responsive research.
Pure
Pure is Athabasca University’s Research Information Management System (RIMS). It houses a variety of research-related outcomes and activities while showcasing AU’s research excellence to our wider community.
Discover more about PureResearch with Reach
AU researchers are tackling some of the world’s biggest problems.
Learn more about Research with ReachResearch chairs
Research chairs play a vital role in enhancing Athabasca University’s research enterprise, trainee development, and in attracting and retaining other exceptional researchers.
Learn more about our research chairsStrategic Research Plan
The present Strategic Research Plan for AU has enabled us to expand our research capabilities and has prepared us for the next phase of our development as a comprehensive academic research institution.
Find out more about the Strategic Research PlanOur research institutes
The university’s research institutes link researchers to provincial, national, and international researchers who are exploring similar subjects.
Learn more about our research institutesREDCap
REDCap is an online tool for building and managing surveys and databases. It allows researchers to easily gather and understand important information.
Updated October 07, 2025 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)