Faculty of
Agricultural, Life &Environmental Sciences
The Faculty of ALES at the 海角社区 provides solutions to global challenges, such as agriculture and food, the environment, community and individual well-being, and bioresource innovation.
Comprising four departments and more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs, ALES turns science into solutions that encompass the entire human experience.
Prospective Students
An undergraduate degree in ALES challenges you to find solutions for real-life problems. Pursue a degree that matters and secure a job in an in-demand career.
Graduate Programs
ALES offers a variety of science-based graduate programs, including several specializations that are available as course or thesis-based.
Research
ALES conducts a robust research program that provides solutions to global challenges in our comprehensive research and teaching facilities.
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17,500+
Alumni with over 60%
living in Alberta -
$48M
in external research
funding annually -
25,000
Acres of farm and ranch land
spanning Alberta
Shaping Alberta: The Impact of the Faculty of ALES
2023
Since our inception in 1915, the faculty has contributed to the province's economics, environment and society. Read more about the activities and successes of our students, faculty and researchers, and our ambitious vision for the future.
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Events
Empey Lecture in Human Ecology
The Department of Human Ecology is proud to partner with the Vanier Institute of the Family for a special day of events on March 20, including a panel discussion and lecture on the theme, "Who is family?", and a memorial reception for late professor, Janet Fast.
SHAPE THE FUTURE
Our students are tomorrow’s change makers - seeking out today’s challenges to keep us moving forward. They will overcome barriers, help feed the world, improve food sustainability and contribute to a better world for all of us. They will, with our support. Give today to the Shape the Future campaign for student success.