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Dr. Malinda S. Smith awarded the Bahamas' Order of Distinction
UCalgary professor and associate vice-president (research) recognized for her leadership and international influence
Order of the University of Calgary recipient announced for fall 2026 convocation
Dr. Jeffrey Church to receive award on November 10
UCalgary economists developing algorithm to locate Russian tankers illegally transporting sanctioned oil in the Arctic
Technology would allow marine regulatory authorities to identify ships that are falsely reporting their locations
2026 Killam Awards underscores excellence supporting student research
UCalgary faculty recognized for mentorship and graduate supervision
The next generation of research leaders
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University powers up new hub for electricity research and collaboration
New centre will connect research, policy and practice to help shape reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems
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In the media
In the News Dennis Storoshenko, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures and David Jardine, on CBC The National
Breaking down Alberta’s ‘confusing’ referendum questions
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Bloomberg
Alberta’s Separatists Appear Set for Defeat But Vow to Fight On
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC Kids News
WATCH — Here’s how life could change in a province that separates from Canada
In the News Jennifer Winter, Economics, in Newsweek
Alberta independence: Winners and losers if province leaves Canada
In the News Rob Huebert, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in the Calgary Herald
'Deter by punishment': New Canadian naval strategy takes helm at U of C conference
In the News Laura Hambley, Psychology, in Human Resources Director
Toxic leadership at the top: what Chrystia Freeland’s memoir reveals
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