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2026 Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Recognizing faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and alumni for outstanding achievements through the Arts Awards. Categories include Career Achievement, Creativity, Impact, and Leadership and Mentorship.
Nominate a colleague by November 28, 2025.
Latest news
Sedimentary DNA Uncovers Deep History of Human-Driven Forest Stewardship
New sedimentary DNA analysis shows ancient hunter-gatherers used fire to manage Central European forests more than 10,000 years ago.
Performance fuels research as festival celebrates the depth, breadth of dance
School of Creative and Performing Arts hosts Movement Research Festival Nov. 20-Dec. 3
UCalgary Killam Scholars inspire change through research
16 PhD students named 2025 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholars are advancing discoveries that span health, sustainability and human understanding
UCalgary Psychology projects compete nationally
Two Psychology research teams are finalists in the CIHR IHDCYH Talks 2025 Competition.
From classroom to Dragons' Den: How a UCalgary alum tasted and teched her way to the top
Fuelled by mentorship, community and a love for food culture, Joanna Pariseau is now captivating diners – and Dragons – across Canada
Class of 2025: Mental health research, compassion earn highest nod
Dr. Brittany Lindsay named recipient of 2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Student Leadership
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In the media
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in The Hub
Carney keeps teasing a new pipeline, but will he follow through?
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in The Hub
Ontario and Quebec are poorer than Louisiana and 42 other states: Report
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in The Hub
Canada’s economy is going nowhere without Alberta
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in the Penticton Herald
Alberta is flirting with separatism. But documents show the province isn’t planning for it
In the News Jessalynn Keller, Communications, Media and Film, in CBC News
Why the Teen Vogue closure is a big deal in this political climate
In the News Omid Asayesh, Sociology, in The Conversation
Omid Asayesh in The Conversation: Canadian immigration policy has become a moving target
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