Population Research Laboratory

Established in 1966, the Population Research Laboratory is a centre for social science research at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Population Research Laboratory

Type	Public
Established	1966
Chancellor	Eric P. Newell
President	Indira Samarasekera
Administrative staff	120
Location	Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
Affiliations	AUCC, CIS, CWUAA, AUFC, UArctic, ACU, CUSID,
Website	https://www.ualberta.ca/

With close to 120 employees, the PRL is the largest academic centre of its kind in Western Canada. It has extensive experience in conducting research in the areas of health, education, labour markets, environment, science and technology, immigration, social policy and public opinion. The PRL utilizes a variety of research methods, including telephone (CATI) and web surveying, census and population projections, focus groups, interviewing, consensus conferencing, and general project management.

See also

• Faculties and departments of the University of Alberta
• List of presidents of the University of Alberta
• List of chancellors of the University of Alberta
• List of agricultural universities and colleges