Athabasca University News

91��Ƭ��art collection inspires poetry contest for World Art Day

Ekphrastic Poetry Contest invites 91��Ƭ��community to create poetry inspired by select pieces in the 91��Ƭ��art collection.

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graduate

3MT competition a learning opportunity for graduate students

Athabasca University graduate students and alumni discuss the benefits of participating in the Three-Minute Thesis competition.

convocation

Everything you need to know about Convocation 2026

Convocation 2026 will take place June 11-12, 2026, in Athabasca, Alta., and registration is now open!

students

How to adjust to daylight saving time

Athabasca University researcher Dr. Steven Johnson shares how to adjust to effects of daylight saving time and falling back an hour.

alumni

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.

students

How to use The Chicago Manual of Style Online

Learn how to use The Chicago Manual of Style Online to create citations, including how to denote multiple authors, and how to create footnotes.

graduate

Flexible online learning created space to learn differently

Athabasca University’s flexible, online learning model made it possible for Jazlyn Tokeson to pursue an LPN-BN program while navigating ADHD, serious health challenges, work responsibilities, and financial pressures.

alumni

Help us celebrate an alumni community like no other!

Nominations are open for Athabasca University’s 2026 Alumni Awards! Help celebrate an alumni community like no other and nominate someone today.

alumni

A management degree without leaving northern New Brunswick

Business grad Tyler Richard shares how online learning allowed him to stay in his community in northern New Brunswick and combine academic learning with real-world experience.

research

Understanding the passion and chemistry of chocolate

Athabasca University chemistry professor Dr. Dietmar Kennepohl explores the passion and chemistry of chocolate.

students

Updates to 91��Ƭ��contact and support

The 91��Ƭ��Service Centre is in the process of making some enhancements to better direct student inquiries. Here are a few quick ways to get in touch with us!

organizational updates

Athabasca University to launch virtual architecture studio with $500,000 grant from Embark Student Foundation

Athabasca University's Open Architecture e-Studio is an innovative digital space that increases access to architecture education and tools online and in person.

alumni

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.

students

New Bachelor of Environmental Studies prepares graduates to tackle environmental challenges

New online interdisciplinary undergraduate program empowers students to design their own learning journey—grounded in liberal arts and blended with science and real-world experience—to champion global change.

Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

What do science labs look like at an online university? Explore hands-on experiences offered both at home and in person.

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Upcoming events

CIDER Session: Experience of online faculty in using open pedagogy to support social justice

March 3, 2026, 11 a.m. (Mountain)

Online event

How to create a winning 3MT

March 8, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Mountain)

Online event

How to APA 7: The essentials of formatting, citing, and paraphrasing

March 17, 2026, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Mountain)

Online event