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Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.

Dr Malinda Smith Portrait

Building Inclusive Research Excellence

A Dimensions Canada grant will support the BAIRE project, co-led by Dr. Malinda Smith, PhD, associate vice-president (Research-EDI) and professor in the Department of Political Science. The initiative will help share UCalgary’s inclusive research practices with institutions across Canada.

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