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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 13h

"...humans are a university’s greatest asset in achieving its goals.... With flourishing, an institution uses the moment to step more fully into its purpose. We invite a flourishing mindset as we (en)counter the current, sector-wide challenges." @loleenberdahl.bsky.social
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Human-centred teaching and learning in the age of AI - University Affairs

Humans make great universities — and humans make universities great.

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 15h

The theme for Banned Books Week 2025 is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
We recommend reading DEAR SIR, I INTEND TO BURN YOUR BOOK by Lawrence Hill.
https://bit.ly/2NPHs6y
##CensorshipIsSo1984 ‪@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social‬ @aupresses.bsky.social‬ @authorsabb.bsky.social‬

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 16h

"THE POSTCOLONIAL BILDUNGSROMAN brings together multi-valent and diverse contexts to consolidate a new conceptualization of the Bildungsroman, reading its postcoloniality in innovative ways." Christopher Ouma, Duke U
https://bit.ly/3IzHq1c
##literature #CompLit #HigherEd @arnabdr.bsky.social

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 17h

"Book banning across the country continues to concern the Canadian literary community, especially in Alberta where certain books are slated to be pulled from school shelves this Fall."
Listen to the WGA's August panel during Banned Books Week: https://apple.co/47c3usx
@writersguildab.bsky.social

August Controversy at Noon. Banned Books: What Next?

Podcast Episode · Writers' Guild of Alberta Podcast · 2025-08-26 · 58m

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 1d

THE HOMELESSNESS OF BEING challenges social scientists and philosophers to reflect on the role of the human in accounts of the social world.
https://bit.ly/3ZO0D3y
##Heidegger #SocialTheory #SocialPhilosophy #OntologicalHomelessness #Nothingness

University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 1d

STORIES LEFT IN STONE explores the lives, histories, and artistic legacies of Cáceres and Extremadura. Author @troynahumko.bsky.social has lived in the old town of Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for over a decade.
https://bit.ly/40532bM
##travel #GOT #spain #spaintravel #wanderlust

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 2d

“Ramadan layers sonic patterns into sensory delights around the dinner table…. A dazzling collection...” Cristalle Smith, author of Invisible Lives
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

@cristallesmith.bsky.social #poetry #CanLit #debut #diasporalit #hybrid #arab #Lebanon #immigrant

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 2d

The theme for Banned Books Week 2025, October 5-11, is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
https://bit.ly/2NPHs6y
##CensorshipIsSo1984 ‪@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social‬ @aupresses.bsky.social‬ @authorsabb.bsky.social‬

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NeWest Press @newestpress.bsky.social · 4d

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

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#NeWestPress #NowHiring

We're Hiring! NeWest Press is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Submit your cover letter and resume to president@newestpress.com not later than Friday, October 17, 2025.

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 3d

October 5 is Do Something Nice Day.
Small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

Of course, our minds go directly to books!
-Read someone a story
-Gift a book
-Say thank you to a bookseller or a librarian

Our website: https://bit.ly/46M0lM2
##DoSomethingNiceDay

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to our friends at Shelf Life Books in Calgary. They are celebrating their 15th anniversary today! 🎈🥂🎉
https://bit.ly/4757MRO

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NeWest Press @newestpress.bsky.social · 5d

✨ In conversation: @jidesalawu.bsky.social and Marilyn Dumont at Henderson Hall at the University of Alberta. You won't want to miss this discussion with two brilliant poets!

Where: Henderson Hall at the University of Alberta (North Campus)
When: October 29, 2025 2-4pm

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In Conversation with Jide Salawu and Marilyn Dumont. October 29, 2025 2-4pm

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 5d

Exciting news: the College of Natural and Applied Sciences is launching its Graduate Certificate in Sustainability at the University of Alberta.
https://bit.ly/48e7k50

We are proud publishers of THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION AT NORTH AMERICA UNIVERISITIES, edited by Naomi Krogman.

College of Natural and Applied Sciences launches Graduate Certificate in Sustainability

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 5d

“COLLABORATIVE METHODS presents nuanced and attentive scholarship that covers a breadth of examples and approaches.” Claire Carter, University of Regina
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##Education #HigherEd #Feminist #academictwitter #teachingandlearning #socialjustice #Advocacy #research #Intersectional

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Dawn Macdonald @yukondawn.bsky.social · 10d

Jenna Butler's prose poetry collection Magnetic North -- I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this one but it turned out to be pretty good!

@ualbertapress.bsky.social
#booksky

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Jenna Butler's Magnetic North

Sea voyage to Svalbard

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Arnab Dutta Roy @arnabdr.bsky.social · 9d

It’s here! Hot off the Press! Almost half a decade of hard work on this project, culminating to this point! The book releases worldwide tomorrow! @ualbertapress.bsky.social

A person smiling while holding up a copy of the book The Postcolonial Bildungsroman. The background shows a softly lit room with light-colored curtains and plants.

A view of a bookshelf with multiple books and decorative items. The book The Postcolonial Bildungsroman is prominently displayed on a stand beside a glowing orange lamp

A close-up of the book The Postcolonial Bildungsroman displayed on a bookshelf next to a warm, glowing lamp and several other books.

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 6d

With INDIGENOUS HEALING AS PARADOX, Maxwell asks important questions that challenge practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and Indigenous peoples about the healing practices that we take up.
https://bit.ly/4l6Smk4
##healing #health #biopolitics #Indigenous

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 6d

BODIES OF ART, BODIES OF LABOUR by @katebeaton.bsky.social explores connections between class, literature, and art from Cape Breton Island. In this thought-provoking book, Beaton addresses the often overlooked impact of class on the Canadian arts scene.
https://bit.ly/4b1Vx9l
##Wordfest #VWF

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 7d

Edmonton friends, Jide Salawu launches Contraband Bodies at Audreys Books on October 16. This is his debut poetry collection. Congratulations, Jide!
https://bit.ly/46OhQ0s

@jidesalawu.bsky.social @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 7d

Harley Parker’s contribution to the fields of museum studies, sensory studies, and communication studies was prophetic, as it turns out, and this biography, by Gary Genosko, is his vindication.
https://bit.ly/47b8duw
##books #communications #museums

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 8d

For #NDTR, see Érudit's feature of the digital publishing platform RavenSpace, an initiative aimed at the systematic inclusion of Indigenous voices in the Canadian documentary ecosystem.
Our Director and Publisher, Darcy Cullen, is the founder of the project.
https://bit.ly/3W9og5f

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L'édition numérique au service des savoirs autochtones

Pour la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, nous présentons la plateforme de publication numérique RavenSpace.

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 8d

On September 30, we share links to resources for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

The Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection: https://bit.ly/3PPLIRI ##UAlberta Press books: https://bit.ly/4e7NHMb
Department of Canadian Heritage: https://bit.ly/3o5GDZa
##TRC #NTRD @abbookpub.bsky.social

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 8d

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: a day for mourning and reflection. The University of Alberta Press is closed as staff continue their learning and work in support of the Calls for Action.

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 9d

“These are haunting and humorous lessons in how to be human. Each poem is a whole world of love amongst our world of wars.” Kaityln Purcell, author of ʔbédayine
https://bit.ly/40u9ity
##poetry #CanLit #debut #diasporalit #hybrid #arab #immigrant

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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 9d

Tyler McCreary's Indigenous Legalities, Pipeline Viscosities won Scholarly and Academic Book of the Year in the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Read more on our blog:
https://bit.ly/470UNk7
##CoastalGasLink #cdnpoli #pipeline #geography #oilandgas #ClimateJustice #envhum

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