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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

Six UCalgary PhD students receive Vanier scholarships for 2025

National awards recognize scholars undertaking bold research

UCalgary student's IV-friendly hoodie delivers function with comfort

Health sciences student, Maddison Tory, creates adaptive clothing startup to fill gap in patient care with support from Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

Stampede spirit rides high on UCalgary campuses

Faculties celebrate with barbecues, a breakfast, and community fun during a week of Western-themed festivities

In the media

In the News Gerald Oetelaar, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News

Calgarian studying Indigenous rock art shares elders’ stories in book

In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in CBC.ca

Scott Moe invites all Canadian premiers to join western trade partnership

In the News Ryan Gladstone (Alumnus), SCPA (Drama), in Winnipeg Free Press

The monster lives

In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Washington Times

With parents lost to their phones, children pay the price

In the News Katia Halasah (Student), History, in Radio Canada International

[Reportaje] Historia, descubrimiento y cultura: estudiantes canadienses viajan a México


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