A series featuring researchers from across the University of Alberta sharing their latest work.

Study Sesh

Hear about the University of Alberta study on how to get people to follow safe wildlife practices on busy mountain trails. Dr. Elizabeth Halpenny shares about the work led by researcher Michelle Murphy involving a 2023 survey of 601 hikers and bikers using trails around Canmore, Alberta.

READ MORE ABOUT RESEARCH: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/news/spotlights/2025/10-oct/research-reveals-motivation-to-steer-clear-of-wildlife.html

How to get trail users to make space for wildlife | CJSR Study Sesh

Hear University of Alberta lichen scientist, Diane Haughland share about new tiny fungi species she identified in Alberta. The 13 previously unknown stubble-like fungi named calicioids are right in our own backyard. 

READ MORE ABOUT RESEARCH: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/11/a-mini-pot-of-gold-researchers-discover-new-tiny-fungi-species-in-alberta.html

13 new fungi species identified | CJSR Study Sesh

Hear about the University of Alberta research by immunology professor Dr. Shokrollah Elahi on how and why women are more likely to get Long Covid than men. 

READ MORE ABOUT THE RESEARCH: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/11/women-three-times-more-likely-than-men-to-get-severe-long-covid.html

Women get Long Covid more than men | CJSR Study Sesh

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