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Access, Opportunity, and Community highlighted at 91��Ƭ��in 2025

Athabasca University shares stories about access, opportunity, and community as we come to the end of the first full year of the Like No Other strategic plan.

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Blue Monday: Time to check in, build healthy habits, and practise self-care

A Blue Monday check-in with practical tips for promoting positive mental health and practising self-care during the winter season.

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Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system 

The launch of 91��Ƭ��Accommodate removes barriers for students requiring accommodation

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Online learning made a career change possible

Katherine Biggart says Athabasca University’s non-semester-based, fully online structure allowed her to balance family, work, and creative projects while completing her psychology degree and preparing for graduate studies.

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Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

Athabasca University offers innovative at-home lab kits, along with week-long in-person labs, provide access and opportunity for students anywhere, any time.

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Award-winning architecture program has far-reaching impact

Athabasca University RAIC Centre for Architecture's commitment to access, opportunity, and community through innovative research recognized with ASTech award.

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A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

These 2025 Learners Like No Other profiles reveal the heart of AU’s community: people making education fit around caregiving, work, and life.

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I proved to myself I could thrive in graduate studies

Studying from Kuwait during the pandemic, Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies student Jennifer Newman found the structure and support she needed to succeed.

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Athabasca University launches innovative new e-Portfolio platform

91��Ƭ��students will transition to the new state-of-the-art PebblePad platform in 2026, allowing them to work more creatively and independently.

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91��Ƭ��Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Celebrating awards and achievements of 91��Ƭ��alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters.

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Athabasca University 2025 holiday closure

Important information for 91��Ƭ��students about holiday closures and deadlines.

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How to cite images in school assignments

Learn how to cite images in your coursework using APA, Chicago, and MLA styles with expert advice from AU’s Write Site.

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I finally found a university path that fits my life

Studying in a traditional setting did not work for Lauren Guday. With AU’s flexible model, she can work full time, pursue creative projects, and study in a way that supports her needs through strong accessibility services.

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

In 2025, 91��Ƭ��learners opened up about the realities of studying while raising families, building careers, and supporting their communities.

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Access, Opportunity, and Community highlighted at 91��Ƭ��in 2025

Featured news

Top 10 research and teaching stories of 2025

Blue Monday: Time to check in, build healthy habits, and practise self-care

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system

Online learning made a career change possible

Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

Award-winning architecture program has far-reaching impact

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

I proved to myself I could thrive in graduate studies

Athabasca University launches innovative new e-Portfolio platform

91��Ƭ��Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Athabasca University 2025 holiday closure

How to cite images in school assignments

I finally found a university path that fits my life

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

Upcoming events

MAIS Research Cafe Series

Faculty of Business new program student orientation

February MBA for executives webinar

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system 