NAIT news, alumni profiles and how-to stories rank among the year’s most popular posts
Thank you for sharing your time and attention with us this year
There’s always a lot to talk about with respect to NAIT and members of the broader NAIT community. That keeps us busy at techlifetoday, as we produce and share a relentless stream of stories about what’s happening at the institute, innovative applied research and capstone projects, great things alumni are doing out in the world, and more.
At the end of each year we pause to look at it all – and we are always amazed by the impact we see being made by students, staff and alumni in technology, food, business, industry and myriad other fields.
Happily, we find that you, our readers, are also amazed. What amazed you most in 2023? Here’s a recap of our most popular posts. Taken as a whole, they offer a picture of the difference NAIT made in the communities it serves.
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Top NAIT news stories
NAIT opens new artisanal food market on campus
Retail space showcases and sells products made by students.
Unique course brings Wi-Fi to remote Peruvian community
Designed in Edmonton, system draws on global satellite internet network.
Meet NAIT's 2023 Honorary Degree recipients
Three community-builders drive innovation in media, business and health care.
Nominate a potential honorary degree recipient for 2024! Here’s how
Top stories about NAIT alumni
The butcher boom: Why indie meat cutters are thriving
Customers respond to grads' efforts to prove that they’re a cut above.
NAIT grad Bean Gill stars in CBC’s Push
Docuseries shows the complexity and humanity of life in a wheelchair.
Grad’s documentary spotlights Edmonton’s hip hop history
Arlo Maverick’s “Untouchable Crew” focuses on city’s 1980s breakdancing scene.
Top stories about student projects
Bridging the digital divide: NAIT students take on Canada’s connectivity problem
Wireless Systems Engineering Technology project tackles poor internet access in remote, rural and Indigenous communities.
NAIT student innovation goes into production at Edmonton-area manufacturer
Mechanical Engineering Technology grads win national award for design.
NAIT students contribute to housing project for houseless emergency room patients
Bridge Healing Transitional Accommodation designed to improve long-term health outcomes.
Top service stories
The NAIT guide to restaurants, cafés, bakeries, breweries and more in Edmonton (and area)
Grads bring variety and quality to Alberta's food and beverage industry.
How to fix sore hips
Stand up for your hip-flexors!
Pets on the patio: 7 things to know
NAIT instructor offers insight into the growing trend of dogs at the diner.
Why blue-green algae blooms happen on Alberta lakes
Natural and human factors combine to hurt habitat.
The tipping point: Why the cost of appreciating restaurant staff is rising
Leaving a tip for your meal is more complicated than you might think.
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