graduate students

The library and FGSR are pleased as punch to present a special online exhibit for Congress 2021, a virtual conference happening May 27 to June 4, 2021. We went through the archives of six years of Images of Research in search of images and research created by University of Alberta graduate students connected to Congress 2021’s theme, Northern Relations. Images of Research (IOR) is a competition and virtual exhibition to showcase and…

We are pleased to announce the 2021 Images of Research winners. It was an exceptionally exciting year for winners and a tie for the People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to all! We have a virtual exhibit for everyone to enjoy the finalist and semifinalist images this year that will be live April 7, 2021. First Place Turning Women’s Trauma into Strength Sara Nekounamghadirli MA Faculty: Extension In my research about ohtisiy (a word…

In our final interview of IOR Where are They Now? we catch up with Katrina Aranas. Images of Research is accepting submissions for the 2021 competition and exhibition between January 25 and February 12, 2021. See IOR’s website for official rules and FAQs. What did you learn about yourself or your research while you created your IOR image?  Creating my image for IOR reminded me that research has an impact on the…

Please join us as we catch up with Deanna Neri, a former Images of Research semifinalist and winner of the People’s Choice Award in 2019, to talk about what she learned participating in the competition and exhibition and where she is now. What did you learn about yourself or your research while you created your IOR image? I learned that research is more than just getting data and gaining more knowledge. I…

As the fall term comes to an end, and we draw closer to the end of this challenging year, everyone deserves to take a break, a breath and do something that brings us joy. For some of us that might mean an invigorating outdoor adventure, while others may prefer some cozy, quiet time with a good book, perhaps even… a colouring book. If you are amongst the artistically inclined, or long for…

What is a citation management system? Why is it important? What does UA provide? Is it meeting the needs of our users? In order to find out we need your feedback. Citation management is an essential component of scholarly communication and research processes. These processes are constantly evolving in response to ongoing changes in disciplinary contexts, technology, standards and best practises, and funding opportunities. Citation or Reference Management Systems (RMS) are the…

Being a grad student is not easy. Take a deep breath, because the library provides a great many services specifically for graduate students; all of which are still readily available online – and I am happy to share them with you. To better outline these services I will present them in sections based on the different phases of a graduate program. Coursework & Labwork Finding detailed research for work you are doing…

There is a plethora of health-related information flying around, especially now that we’re deep into the COVID-19 crisis. Where can we find accurate information and discover whether certain claims are true or not? We’ve had our team of expert health sciences librarians share some of their suggestions for resources available to members of the University Community and members of the public.  Resources that anyone with an internet connection can access: MedlinePlus “MedlinePlus…

We are pleased to announce the 2020 Images of Research winners. Congratulations to all! Due to social distancing measures for COVID-19, we are creating a virtual exhibit for everyone to enjoy the finalist and semifinalist images this year – stay tuned. First Place Perspectives of time and adaptation Anna Magdalena Hubmann PhD Philosophy Faculty: ALES, Agricultural Food & Nutritional Science Mirrored close shot of a painted floor at Hewko House, a Ukrainian-Canadian…