Top NAIT stories of 2023

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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

customers crowd NAIT's Artisanal food market

NAIT opens new artisanal food market on campus

Retail space showcases and sells products made by students.


small school in the Peruvian andes

Unique course brings Wi-Fi to remote Peruvian community

Designed in Edmonton, system draws on global satellite internet network.


nait 2023 honorary degree recipients hubert lau. sharla king and jason gregor

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

packaged meat in a butcher's case

The butcher boom: Why indie meat cutters are thriving

Customers respond to grads' efforts to prove that they’re a cut above.


bean gill putting on boxing gloves in a gym

NAIT grad Bean Gill stars in CBC’s Push

Docuseries shows the complexity and humanity of life in a wheelchair.


man holding beat box music player on shoulder as he walks

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

nait students work on wireless internet system in NAIT lab

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.


woman operating heavy machinery

NAIT student innovation goes into production at Edmonton-area manufacturer

Mechanical Engineering Technology grads win national award for design.


bridge healing housing complex in west edmonton

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

illustration of a bowl of soup, hamburger and doughnut

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.


man sitting in chair with hand on his hip

How to fix sore hips

Stand up for your hip-flexors!


small dog looking up from under a chair at a patio

Pets on the patio: 7 things to know

NAIT instructor offers insight into the growing trend of dogs at the diner.


illustration of blue green algae growing in petri dish

Why blue-green algae blooms happen on Alberta lakes

Natural and human factors combine to hurt habitat.


hand holding up payment machine asking for tip

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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