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Arts fast facts

551

full-time faculty

8,331

undergraduate and graduate students
Registered in Fall 2024

20

Research chairs

15

Academic departments, schools and centres

Featured news

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

UCalgary students' research sheds light on controversial cybersecurity bills

Law, military and strategic studies students present findings at RCMP's National Cybercrime Co-ordination Centre

In Memoriam: Donald Iain Ray, Faculty of Arts

Department of Political Science faculty member and Professor Emeritus; campus flag lowered on Nov. 12

Tools that help children with trauma need your vote

Video and infographic developed at UCalgary by the COPE team competing in national CIHR contest

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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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