The GSA at the University of Alberta is proposing slashing the graduate labour rep salary by $7,000 while increasing the stipends of the other execs, as well as the "travel and advocacy" budget to $30,000. New from @kathrynjohnson.bsky.social at the @thegateway.bsky.social

The UCP backed down on including post-secondary federal funding in the Provincial Priorities Act. @kathrynjohnson.bsky.social from the @thegateway.bsky.social interviewed @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I about how this is not a "win" many in Alberta post-secondary organizations are claiming.

On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since collective bargaining began. "We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT

BREAKING: Alberta Budget 2025 keeps operating grants for public post-secondary institutions at 2024-25 levels. #abpse #abpoli #ualberta buff.ly/4kbBdpY

The Coalition for Affordable Course Materials is proposing a First-Day Access program similar to the Academic Materials Program opposed by the UASU in 2023. Although the FDA program builds on previous feedback, student leaders still have concerns. buff.ly/4gHEtqi

The U of A Students' Union and Graduate Students' Association signed an open letter with other Alberta post-secondary institution student associations. The letter calls for the provincial government to restore post-secondary operating grant funding. buff.ly/4hBcs4R

As of January 1, the University of Alberta's office of the vice-provost (equity, diversity, and inclusion) is now (access, community, and belonging). The Gateway spoke to President Bill Flanagan about the name change and what it means for the university. buff.ly/3W9lw8p

Parkinson's disease affects how people think about their movement, according to U of A PhD candidate Kathryn Lambert's new co-study. "From a rehabilitation standpoint, we want to look at how we can train awareness of people's movements," she says. buff.ly/3AKhHiq