Plans for AU’s new Academic Research Centre are in full swing, and you can check out all the details on the project website. There are news releases from AU, along with links to media coverage, as well as a history of the project. You can also view the floor plans and see an artist’s concept… Read more »

AU’s new 2008/09 academic calendar is now in effect, and it’s your official resource for all the latest info on courses, programs, fees, and more. The undergraduate calendar is available here, and you can link to the graduate studies calendar from the same page or click here. Course fees and regulations are effective September 1,… Read more »

Merchandise Still for Sale We still have some locks and memory keys available for sale. Both of these were designed with ease of mailing in mind, which means they’re small enough to be easily stored pretty much anywhere. The wristband USB key is a unique way to carry around your assignments, online materials, and even… Read more »

Write for The Voice and win money for your education! The Voice is launching its 2008 writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. We’ve got over $1,000 in prizes to give away: one winner in each category will receive a scholarship of one Athabasca University undergraduate course. Please read the contest rules and… Read more »

System Upgrade Attention Students – From Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 3 p.m. until Monday, October 6, 2008 at 8 a.m., the AU Student Information Computer System will be shut down to implement a major upgrade. Access to online course materials may be limited throughout this period. The AU Student Information System administers the following… Read more »

A remarkable experiment is underway in Geneva, Switzerland, where scientists are testing a giant particle accelerator, sending beams of protons around a 27-kilometre underground tunnel to discover the origins of the universe. For those of us who don’t even know what a particle accelerator is, here’s a gentler look at the world of science. Star… Read more »

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Merchandise Still for Sale We still have some locks and memory keys available for sale. Both of these were designed with ease of mailing in mind, which means they’re small enough to be easily stored pretty much anywhere. The wristband USB key is a unique way to carry around your assignments, online materials, and even… Read more »

Last week, we took a look at some of the stranger aspects of education, that long, torturous journey That’s supposed to lead to a rewarding career. But the daily grind can hold some surprises too, especially if it involves one of these interesting jobs. Worst Jobs in History The BBC’s Channel 4 offers this lively… Read more »

Plans for AU’s new Academic Research Centre are in full swing, and you can check out all the details on the project website. There are news releases from AU, along with links to media coverage, as well as a history of the project. You can also view the floor plans and see an artist’s concept… Read more »