Faculty of Arts

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

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UCalgary celebrates 60 years

The University of Calgary celebrates 60 years in 2026. Explore the stories that have shaped our community.

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Our undergraduate students are curious and driven

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Introducing our newest faculty members

Building our academic community.

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UCalgary archaeologist unearths evidence of dogs being traded within Mayan societies

Researchers used strontium isotope mapping to identify these long-distance trades

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Winter Olympics 2026, here we come!

Meet the UCalgary students, alumni, and Oval-trained athletes who will compete on the world stage in Milano Cortina, Italy

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Anastasia Bucsis on Visibility, Sport and What Comes Next

Now part of the CBC broadcast team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, Anastasia Bucsis, BA’17, reflects on life after Sochi and how LGBTQ2S+ inclusion in sport continues to evolve.

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The Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper Scholarships in Economics established at UCalgary

Supporting the development of leaders to advance economics and public policy in Canada

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Faculty of Arts

UCalgary celebrates 60 years

Our undergraduate students are curious and driven

Our graduate students are bold leaders, innovators, creators

Latest news

Introducing our newest faculty members

UCalgary archaeologist unearths evidence of dogs being traded within Mayan societies

Winter Olympics 2026, here we come!

Anastasia Bucsis on Visibility, Sport and What Comes Next

The Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper Scholarships in Economics established at UCalgary

In the media

Why is ICE in Calgary? Here's what to know about the U.S. immigration agency's local field office

What would Calgary look like if it had hosted the 2026 Winter Olympic Games?

The road ahead for the CPC

Inuit delegation in Greenland for opening of Canadian consulate has a message for Trump: 'Back off'

Indigenous voices take centre stage in virtual storytelling series

Poilievre prepares for leadership review as Conservatives gather in Calgary

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Anthropology and Archaeology

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UCalgary celebrates 60 years

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Our undergraduate students are curious and driven

Our graduate students are bold leaders, innovators, creators

Latest news

In the media

Featured events

Explore our academic units

Anthropology and Archaeology

Art and Art History

Classics and Religion

Communication, Media and Film

Creative and Performing Arts (School of)

Economics

English

Geography

History

Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (School of)

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Create Futures with UCalgary Arts