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Faculty of Arts

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

Peter D. Hershock from the East West Center in Honolulu

Consciousness: Where Science and Ethics Converge

The Annual Leslie. S. Kawamura Memorial Lecture, presented by the Numata Chair in Buddhist Studies and classics and religion.

Join Peter Hershock from the East West Center in Honolulu to examine consciousness and its ethics.

March 22
7 - 9 p.m.
TFDL

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Critical and creative research

Our research engages communities and fosters innovation, leadership and creative practice.

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Teaching excellence and expertise

We promote, celebrate and reward innovations in teaching practices. We prepare our students for a variety of academic and non-academic careers.

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Internationalize your degree

Study at a partner university or take part in an international field school organized by the University of Calgary. Work for a vetted international organization. Or take part in a research placement at a partner institution.

Discover the world as part of your Arts education

Embracing equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to understanding cultural and social differences both locally and globally, and to promoting equal rights and opportunities across our constituencies.

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Latest news

Making their mark: 2023 Canada Research Chairs unveiled

UCalgary chairholders from various disciplines step into the spotlight of research excellence

Transdisciplinary exhibit highlights water expertise across fields

BRACKISH brings together students, faculty and UCalgary community members March 6-14

Augmented reality exhibit tells story of war brides and other women who helped build Alberta’s oil industry

Faculty of Arts partnership with museums shines spotlight on skid shacks and the families who lived in them

Toward inclusive cities: UCalgary hosts inaugural symposium on Disability & The City

March 1 event demonstrates university’s dedication to fostering inclusive, accessible communities

Honouring the educators who inspire our community

2023 University of Calgary Teaching Awards recognize recipients for their outstanding contributions to student learning

In the media

In the News Joshua Whitehead, English, International Indigenous Studies, in The Hamilton Spectator

Shaping the next generation of storytellers

In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in The Calgary Herald

Alberta to introduce legislation allowing political parties on municipal ballots

In the News Doreen Barrie, Political Science, in The Calgary Herald

Nenshi's leadership would boost voter support for Alberta NDP

In the News Alexander Hill writing in The Conversation Canada

Both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war are using new and old technologies for warfare

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News

Canada showcases ability to defend Arctic amid global tensions


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