The University of Alabama joins national battery manufacturing consortium
UA is one of five universities joining a national consortium working to advance battery manufacturing technology.
Research
Young voters still care but may be less likely to act, according to UA study
A 2026 study from the University of Alabama looks at trends in civic engagement among college students.
UA to collaborate with southern universities on AI initiative
The University of Alabama is one of 15 universities joining forces to advance innovation and research through shared AI infrastructure.
UA student researches space weather prediction in international program
University of Alabama student Fernando Salinas researched solar storm prediction and geomagnetic events through the International Space Weather Camp, collaborating with U.S. and German scientists on space weather projects.
UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations
UA officially launched eight new electric buses providing quiet, zero-emissions transit on and around campus.
Integrating research and education: Four UA faculty win prestigious NSF award
Four UA engineering faculty received the NSF CAREER Award recognizing leadership in integrating research and education.
UA study explores combination approach for lupus treatment
Study finds pairing an existing drug with a supplement-derived compound showed greater benefit than either alone in a lupus model.
AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project
Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics.
UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information
Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information.
5 things to know about the Institute for Social Science Research
This interdisciplinary research hub turns big ideas into big impact.