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Faculty of Arts Research Funding Success

Faculty researchers receive federal support through SSHRC, NSERC, Banting, Vanier and New Frontiers grants

Research team rethinks mining through a global lens

Transdisciplinary group examines how Canadian mining operations abroad can support local development and long-term sustainability

UCalgary research receives $36.6M in federal funding

Funding will support scholars across campus in their pursuit of research and innovation excellence

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