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Six Pivotal Developments in Stroke Treatment and Care

The Calgary Stroke Program is an incubator for research breakthroughs and developments that have led to transformative methods for diagnosis, treatments and therapies from game-changing clot-busting drugs and stroke-assessment tools to life-altering treatments and rehabilitation technologies.

Rewiring the Brain: A Stroke Survivor’s Journey to Recovery

After experiencing a life-altering stroke in November 2022, Don Snider was faced with uncertainty and daunting obstacles on his road to recovery. However, through his resilience and the support of the Calgary Stroke Program, he began to regain strength, mobility and hope.

From Trial to Triumph

Nearly 10 years ago, a team of Calgary stroke researchers contributed to a revolution in stroke treatment around the world. The same team is poised to launch another monumental trial that could dramatically improve outcomes yet again.

Seven Things to Know About Antimatter and Why it Matters

What are the building blocks of the universe and how do they work? Quantum physicists are piecing together the story of the smallest particles in existence.

‘I Don’t Tell You My Story to Make You Feel Sorry for Me’

April 7, 2024, marks 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It’s a milestone that reminds survivor Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King, PhD, of the commitment she made to help others and stem violence through courageous storytelling.

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Roses Are Red, Revenge Makes Me Blue, Can I Hold a Grudge, And Still Love You?

Dr. Susan Boon, PhD, illuminates the bright sides of romantic dark sides — and reminds us that even our most meaningful relationships are messy.

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Glass Alchemy: A Look Into a Scientific Glass-blowing Studio

Have you ever wondered who makes all the glass you find in a chemistry lab? The answer isn’t very far away. It’s tucked into the basement of the Science building, in UCalgary’s very own glass-blowing shop.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI

A professor in UCalgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts makes a case for the positive effects of artificial intelligence on imaginative endeavours — and how it can amplify our creative output.

Finding Solutions

6 Books and Podcasts for a Successful Year Ahead

Up-and coming leaders, innovators and trailblazers reveal what’s on their bookshelves and playlists.

From Nursing to Volunteering and Back Again

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed an oncology nurse into becoming a major community builder, breaking down barriers to create wider access to food, resources, and health services for vulnerable Calgarians.

Reshaping the Learning Landscape for Indigenous Children

For parents in a northern Alberta community, it feels as though their school division is embarking on a new era, one in which the needs of their children will be placed front-and-centre in determining the direction of their educational journey. For them, and for their Indigenous communities, this is no small thing.

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Burn Bright — Not Out

A registered counselling psychologist and associate professor in the Werklund School of Education says this time of year marks peak-exhaustion for many people. Here’s why — and how to recognize, avoid and recuperate from burnout.