The 2024 Survey of Canadian Students, conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), has unmasked escalating pressures on cost of living and quality of life.
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Exercise has become an increasingly prevalent topic in discussions on mental health and physical health. It is common now to hear about how exercising can improve and maintain our mental health; st...
It’s Elections season at your UASU, and we are here to help demystify some of the terminology that eludes even the most seasoned of students and staff on the job. While similar in some ways, plebis...
Since 1908, almost 500 unique University of Alberta students have served as Executives of your Students’ Union. You can check out Bylaw 130 and the Executive Committee Minutes to learn about the re...
Election season is upon us at the University of Alberta! This time of year, you’re liable to see an upcropping of posters, campaign volunteers possibly approaching you to talk about the issues, and...
On January 21, 2025, following a presentation by the university administration, the UASU Students’ Council formally voiced its disapproval of the ‘First Day Access’ proposal in its current form. We...
Government of Alberta, You Can't Keep Cutting Class
An open letter from the students' associations of your province.
February 11th, 2025
Dear Government of Alberta,
Today, we twenty-five stu...
As I write this post, I am nearing the finish line of my five-year bachelor’s degree in psychology. When I reflect upon my undergraduate years, I feel truly amazed at my progress in stepping out of...
Before the end of the year and the holiday season arrives, we've got a final update on what your UASU Execs have been up to this semester! From leading tuition consultation sessions with the Univer...
Most of us are taught from an early age to treat other people with kindness. Growing up, I was expected to consider others' needs, help out, and offer words of encouragement when someone was experi...
