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Arts fast facts

320

full-time faculty

8000+

undergraduate and graduate students
Registered in Fall 2024

20

Research chairs

15

Academic departments, schools and centres

Featured news

UCalgary archaeologist recognized with Alberta Heritage Award

Dr. Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer is working to advance archaeology beyond its colonial legacy

University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines

UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives

New shades of thinking: Meet UCalgary’s second Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs cohort

Twenty new graduate students are learning to approach complex challenges by drawing on different disciplines, professional expertise and community knowledge

Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being

Métis-guided research explores the connections between identity, culture, spirituality and health

Africa United Celebration kicks off another academic year

Annual event creates community connections for UCalgary's Black students

podcast

Now Innovating: Preventing youth violence and bullying across Canada

UCalgary hosted knowledge mobilization hub utilizes a transdisciplinary approach

Featured events


Researcher Brian Kooyman behind a collection of bones

Energizing Research

Arts researchers are collaborators, bold innovators and creative practitioners.

Students study together

Preparing students

Arts students enjoy active inquiry, creative-based learning, and early research opportunities

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