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Open access opens doors to research, education, and understanding

 Freely sharing research knowledge and teaching resources is key to Athabasca University’s focus on access for all.

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2026 Graduate Student Research Conference: Together in research

Athabasca University’s annual conference brings the Ģ��ƵAPPcommunity together in Athabasca, Alta., and virtually to celebrate student research

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Ģ��ƵAPPprof’s Alberta history video series wins provincial heritage award

Athabasca University professor's video series 'Alberta’s Past: A New Lens' recognized with 2026 Heritage Award in Heritage Awareness category.

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AU’s Writer in Residence Drew Hayden Taylor talks Indigenous literature, humour, and healing

Award-winning playwright, novelist, filmmaker, and journalist Drew Hayden Taylor reflects on his writing journey in public talk

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Balancing nursing, teaching, and kids to earn a master's degree

Enxhi Kondi earned her Master of Nursing from Athabasca University while raising two young children, working as a nurse, teaching, and pursuing her writing.

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Ģ��ƵAPPAccolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Celebrating awards and achievements of Ģ��ƵAPPalumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters.

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Knowledge for everyone: How open access expands the reach and impact of the university press

Ģ��ƵAPPPress is one of North America's leading open access university presses, which make knowledge and ideas available to everyone.

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Athabasca University’s leadership in open access helps secure federal grants

Open-access journals supported by Athabasca University receive more than $443,000 in funding through Aid to Scholarly Journals program

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Making space for research, advocacy, and graduate studies

After putting graduate studies on hold for six years, Whitney Hodgins is pursuing her passion for research at Athabasca University. AU’s flexibility lets her balance her studies with work and advocacy, while exploring Canada’s past.

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Ģ��ƵAPPprof suffers stroke, uses experience to advance research

Ģ��ƵAPPprofessor Dr. Jeff Vallance is filling gaps in research after experiencing a stroke caused by a hole in his heart

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Building a future in counselling, one course at a time

For Karina Sinchenko, Athabasca University’s flexibility has made it possible to pursue a psychology degree while balancing work, family, and life as a busy mother.

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Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Athabasca University will be closed Sept. 30, 2026, in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

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New platform opens doors to more unique, multimedia graduate research

AUSpace lets grad students seamlessly store and share all kinds of thesis research.

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Balancing motherhood, work and a lifelong dream to earn a degree

After putting her university plans on hold at 18, an Athabasca University student is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts while working full time and raising two children.

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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Open access opens doors to research, education, and understanding

Featured news

2026 Graduate Student Research Conference: Together in research

Ģ����ƵAPPprof’s Alberta history video series wins provincial heritage award

AU’s Writer in Residence Drew Hayden Taylor talks Indigenous literature, humour, and healing

Balancing nursing, teaching, and kids to earn a master's degree

Ģ����ƵAPPAccolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Knowledge for everyone: How open access expands the reach and impact of the university press

Athabasca University’s leadership in open access helps secure federal grants

Making space for research, advocacy, and graduate studies

Ģ����ƵAPPprof suffers stroke, uses experience to advance research

Building a future in counselling, one course at a time

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

New platform opens doors to more unique, multimedia graduate research

Balancing motherhood, work and a lifelong dream to earn a degree

Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

Upcoming events

Essential steps to start investing

Accessibility Services Virtual Drop-In Session

PowerUp: Media Training for University Press Authors

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Ģ��ƵAPPprof’s Alberta history video series wins provincial heritage award

Ģ��ƵAPPAccolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Ģ��ƵAPPprof suffers stroke, uses experience to advance research