Education and technology

Discover how AU researchers are fuelled by discovery and driven for impact to advance the student experience and redefine the future of open, distance, and digital education and technologies.

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

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

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How AI can keep students engaged in learning

Dr. Ali Dewan uses facial recognition technology to detect when students lose interest in their schoolwork, and get them back on track.

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Exploring health-care improvements with AI

Dr. Dunwei Wen’s work in developing and refining artificial intelligence has implications in health care, education, and beyond.

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We can do a lot with AI... but who's considering the ethics?

AI researcher Dr. Stella George’s focus is how policy can promote responsible AI, and ways to educate and empower the public.

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Can you tell if this article was written by artificial intelligence?

The explosion in popularity of large language models like ChatGPT prompted AI researcher Dr. Maiga Chang to shift his focus towards the question of authorship.

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Creating AI research opportunities with students

AU researcher Dr. Sabine Graf works with a research team, including students, to explore the potential of personalizing education with AI.

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AI research like no other

Athabasca University science professors are exploring artificial intelligence research applications like no other, with the support of AU students and research assistants.

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Improving learning outcomes with AI

AU researcher Dr. Ali Dewan explores ways to automate feedback to help students improve performance using artificial intelligence.

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Will AI change what it means to be human?

Studying the role of artificial intelligence in educational technology raises fundamental questions about what it means to be human, AU researcher Dr. Jon Dron says.

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Using AI to personalize learning

AU researcher Dr. Oscar Lin uses AI to explore adaptive learning and delivering a more personalized education experience for online learners.

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Open access is transforming research, and with it, entire communities

Four Athabasca University experts share why open access publishing matters beyond the walls of the ivory tower.

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Time to log off: How companies can identify and curb digital addiction at work

New Athabasca University research looks at what organizations can do to identify and curb digital addiction at work.ew

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Opinion: Unlearning and why you need to do it

Athabasca University President Dr. Alex Clark and Bailey Sousa, AVP of quality, planning and assessment on how to improve through unlearning.

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OMEGA+ project allows students to develop learning skills through online game platform

Students in Athabasca University’s Master of Science program have the opportunity to contribute to gaming-based research project.

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Opinion: Authentic respect in academia

Dr. Alex Clark and Bailey Sousza share how to challenge workplace Inequities and foster inclusivity, empathy, and positive change.

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Opinion: The art of getting a great summer break

Athabasca University's Dr. Alex Clark and Bailey Sousa share advice to help academics enjoy a restful summer break.

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Harnessing technology to advance and enhance learning

Technology is revolutionizing how we learn and share ideas, and Athabasca University researchers are leading the way.

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Why ethics are the key to responsible artificial intelligence

The rise of Artificial Intelligence systems doesn’t mean robots are taking over, but it does raise important ethical consideration. AI ethicist Katrina Ingram gives her insight into responsible AI ethics.

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Top 10 research and teaching stories of 2025

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

Athabasca University researchers address critical challenges through innovation and collaboration

How AI can keep students engaged in learning

Canada’s top open-access education journal celebrates 25 years of leadership in open and distributed learning

Exploring health-care improvements with AI

We can do a lot with AI... but who's considering the ethics?

Can you tell if this article was written by artificial intelligence?

Creating AI research opportunities with students

AI research like no other

Improving learning outcomes with AI

Will AI change what it means to be human?

Using AI to personalize learning

Open access is transforming research, and with it, entire communities

AU researchers launch open educational resource to combat misinformation

Research explores barriers to K-12 education for sick children in Alberta

Time to log off: How companies can identify and curb digital addiction at work

Opinion: Unlearning and why you need to do it

OMEGA+ project allows students to develop learning skills through online game platform

Opinion: Authentic respect in academia

Opinion: The art of getting a great summer break

Technology enables education for all

Harnessing technology to advance and enhance learning

Discovering a flexible graduate experience

Why ethics are the key to responsible artificial intelligence

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

Canada’s top open-access education journal celebrates 25 years of leadership in open and distributed learning 