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The Copyright Office is a source of information and guidance for the University of Alberta community on issues related to copyright.

 

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Reminder: Copyright Review of Course Materials for Fall 2026

Instructors are reminded that they should confirm whether their course materials for this upcoming term will require copyright review. Information on how to make this determination is available here.

June 23, 2026

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Reminder: Copyright Review of Course Materials for Spring-Summer 2026

Instructors are reminded that they should confirm whether their course materials for this upcoming term will require copyright review. Information on how to make this determination is available here.

March 18, 2026

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Reminder: Copyright Review of Course Materials for Winter 2026

Instructors are reminded that they should confirm whether their course materials for this upcoming term will require copyright review. Information on how to make this determination is available here.

October 29, 2025

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New Opening Up Copyright Module: Insubstantial Copying

Did you know that insubstantial parts of works do not fall under copyright protection? Our new OUC Module on Insubstantial Copying is a short, interactive video that will help you learn about assessing substantiality.

October 6, 2025

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