Athabasca University News

�ǿ�Ӱ��art collection inspires poetry contest for World Art Day

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

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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.

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.

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Understanding the passion and chemistry of chocolate

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

students

Updates to �ǿ�Ӱ��contact and support

The �ǿ�Ӱ��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

�ǿ�Ӱ��Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Celebrating awards and achievements of �ǿ�Ӱ��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.

graduate

Earning an MBA built confidence and professional legitimacy

Michel Garneau says Athabasca University’s fully online MBA helped him balance full-time work with graduate studies while addressing long-standing self-doubt about not having a university degree.

students

A reminder to pause, reflect, and prioritize mental well-being

A mental health check-in with practical tips for promoting positive mental health and practising self-care

students

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system 

The launch of �ǿ�Ӱ��Accommodate removes barriers for students requiring accommodation

students

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.

undergraduate

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.

students

Access, Opportunity, and Community highlighted at �ǿ�Ӱ��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.

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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�ǿ�Ӱ��art collection inspires poetry contest for World Art Day

Featured news

3MT competition a learning opportunity for graduate students

A management degree without leaving northern New Brunswick

Understanding the passion and chemistry of chocolate

Updates to �ǿ�Ӱ��contact and support

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

�ǿ�Ӱ��Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

New Bachelor of Environmental Studies prepares graduates to tackle environmental challenges

Earning an MBA built confidence and professional legitimacy

A reminder to pause, reflect, and prioritize mental well-being

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

Access, Opportunity, and Community highlighted at �ǿ�Ӱ��in 2025

Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

Upcoming events

Black History Month FHSS Research Talk

Faculty of Business new program student orientation

Write Site: English Language Workshop

A reminder to pause, reflect, and prioritize mental well-being

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system 