Institutes & Centers

Senator and Dr. Shelby, President Bell and group of people cuts a ribbon outside Tuomey Hall, the new home of the Shelby Institute

Shelby Institute Opens Doors and Completes Leadership Team

UA cut the ribbon on the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership.

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CONSERVE Program Empowers Environmental Stewardship

The program encourages students to get involved in water research and conservation efforts.

An aerial view of the Shelby quad on UA's campus

Alabama Cyber Institute Gets Renewed Vision Under New Executive Director

The Alabama Cyber Institute has reemerged under new leadership and strategic vision.

A man with gloves conducts materials research in front of metallic equipment.

Materials Research Organizes Under New Institute

The Alabama Materials Institute recognizes the University’s established reputation at the forefront of materials-centric activities that crosses multiple departments and colleges.

a student welder wearing a mask while working on a piece of cast metal art

Watch: Welding Art for Community Healing

Students played a role in creating functional public art for community healing zones.

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Global Conflict Response Focus of UA, U.S. Partnership

The UA Global Water Security Center’s agreement with the U.S. state department engages research focused on global conflict response.

A woman scuba dives in shallow ocean water using a scientific instrument with coral.

Coral Researchers Testing New Restoration Technology

The projects led by UA will aid coral restoration practices across the globe.

Electric car being charged on campus

UA Leading Project to Give EV Batteries Second Life

With $4 million in federal support, UA is leading research to develop and demonstrate ways to use older EV batteries.

A project representative talking to students and parents

Black Belt Students Learn Water Research, Treatment

UA and the Alabama Water Institute are partnering to educate students about water research in their community.