5 high-demand skills to develop in 2025

As the new year approaches, now is the perfect time to set professional development goals and invest in your growth.

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organizational updates

Welcome to the new AU News!

Improved site offers seamless integration with athabascau.ca, while continuing to inform, inspire, and entertain users.

Think before you click: How is my data being collected and used?

PowerED™ by Athabasca University AI ethics expert Katrina Ingram breaks down data collection and privacy from online interactions.

alumni

AU grad delivers Christmas spirit to families in need through Santas Anonymous

Athabasca University alum Angel Benedict spreads Christmas joy to 20,000 Edmonton children through her work with 630 CHED Santas Anonymous.

students

Budget-saving tips for a thrifty holiday season

Dr. Eric Wang gives tips for how shoppers can stretch their dollars this holiday season. From financial planning to research to finding different ways to give gifts, he shares advice to ensure the season is as merry as possible.

students

4 study tips for online learning over the holidays

Get tips from other Athabasca University students to improve your studying and online learning habits.

athabasca region

Science dean: Vote ‘Athabasca’ for Canadian moon rover name!

The Canadian Space Agency is asking Canadians to vote on what a new lunar rover should be named, and “Athabasca” is the clear choice!

research

‘Plant probiotics’ a possible fix for restoring former coal mine

Research partnership explores using fungi and bacteria to restore prairie grassland and help plants thrive in southern Alberta.

‘Plant probiotics’ a possible fix for restoring former coal mine

AU researcher Dr. Srijak Bhatnagar is exploring the potential of fungi and bacteria to restore prairie grassland at a former coal mine.

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5 high-demand skills to develop in 2025

Featured news

Welcome to the new AU News!

Think before you click: How is my data being collected and used?

AU grad delivers Christmas spirit to families in need through Santas Anonymous

Budget-saving tips for a thrifty holiday season

4 study tips for online learning over the holidays

Science dean: Vote ‘Athabasca’ for Canadian moon rover name!

‘Plant probiotics’ a possible fix for restoring former coal mine

‘Plant probiotics’ a possible fix for restoring former coal mine

Upcoming events

Developing your research series: Search like a pro

What's age got to do with it?: A webinar for mature learners

MBA for executives webinar

Writing Forum: January session