University of Lethbridge

We’re accepting applications for our Indigenous Artist(s) in Residence program until August 31! 🎨

The Indigenous Artist(s) in Residence program offers artists paid residencies, studio space and access to campus resources, all while staying connected to community, family and land!

Generously supported by TD Bank Group (TD) artists will create new work, mentor students, lead workshops and artist talks and share their work through exhibitions and performances.

🗓️ Submit a one-page letter of interest by August 31, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/fine-arts/indigenous-artists-residence

We welcomed Indigenous youth participating in the Alberta South Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) program to ULethbridge this week! OYEP is a national land-based educational and experiential summer work program designed for Indigenous high school students.

This marks the third year that this partnership between ULethbridge, The Outland Youth Employment Program and Lethbridge Polytechnic has brought Southern Alberta Indigenous youth to Lethbridge. They toured both campuses, the coulees, played traditional hand games and learned all about our programs and supports.

🥞 The countdown is on! The fourth annual Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast is just three weeks away! Join Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge as we celebrate Whoop-Up Days with a free community pancake breakfast.
📅 Friday, Aug. 21
🕘 9 – 11 a.m.
📍 Rotary Square at CASA, 230 8 St. S.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy free pancakes while supplies last, plus performances by Indigenous dancers and the chance to say hello to Kodi, Luxie and friends!

No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!

Faculty and alumni from the University of Lethbridge Department of Physics & Astronomy recently attended the Optica ImageSense Congress, where presentations highlighted space missions with strong connections to the University. 🚀🔬

Representing the department were Dr. David Naylor, Professor Emeritus and Conference Co-Chair, and Dr. Locke Spencer (MSc '05, PhD '09), Associate Professor and Department Chair.

Also attending were two recent alumni:

Chris Benson (BSc '18, MSc '20, PhD '24), supervised by Dr. Spencer, now a postdoctoral researcher at Cardiff University (UK), where he is developing detector technology for future space missions.

Mathew Buchan (MSc '24), supervised by Dr. Naylor, now working at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on the PRIMA mission.

Congratulations to the ULethbridge researchers and alumni for contributing to the next generation of space science and instrumentation.👏

Learn more about the Optica ImageSense Congress: https://buff.ly/t0Daoqa

Soft launch your studies at ULethbridge 😎

The Early Start Experience isn’t a typical class. Students get to do activities, take tours, talk to their classmates and adjust to university life before the fall term starts. Plus, ESE is a full-credit course that students can put toward their degree.

There are still a few seats left. Applications close Aug. 1, 2026, or when all seats are filled.

Learn more and apply at:
https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/early-start-experience

University of Lethbridge researchers have secured more than $1.175 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). 👏

Ten ULethbridge researchers have earned funding to advance research that will make an impact in their fields and communities. Among them, Faculty of Education Dean Dr. Lisa Starr’s project, was the top ranked SSHRC project in Canada, followed closely by Faculty of Fine Arts Dean, Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch, and her drama project.

Congratulations to all the recipients: Dr. David Balcarras (Philosophy), Dr. Abdlmutaleb Boshanna (Dhillon School of Business), Dr. Andrea Cuéllar (Anthropology), Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch (Drama), Dr. Monique Giroux (Music), Dr. Rhiannon Mesler (Dhillon School of Business), Dr. Dan O’Donnell (English), Dr. Kaylan Schwarz (Liberal Education), Dr. Lisa Starr (Education) and Dr. Katharina Stevens (Philosophy).

Learn more about the projects receiving support: https://buff.ly/a5zN9Kv

What does it take to make confident decisions when the stakes are high? 🎲 📈

In an article for University Affairs, Dr. Robert Williams (Health Sciences) highlights the critical role that the Alberta Gambling Research Institute plays in conducting rigorous, long-term research in understanding risk, behaviour and the social and economic impacts of gambling.

His work in gambling studies goes beyond theory, producing evidence-based insights that shape public policy, inform industry practices and support harm reduction at the community level.

💡 Fun fact! The institute is the world’s premier and longest standing gambling research institute, and was created in response to the introduction of video lottery terminals (VLTs) in Alberta.

Read more: https://universityaffairs.ca/news/high-stakes-research/

High-stakes research - University Affairs At the Alberta Gambling Research Institute, experts are uncovering the trends behind the bets.