Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Undergraduate programs
Anthropology explores the connections between cultures, societies and species to understand global challenges. A degree in Anthropology prepares you to think holistically about what it means to be human. You will study humanity's ancestors, the worldview of cultures different than your own, and more.
Graduate programs
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology embraces an integrative approach, with a focus on the fields of archaeology, biological anthropology, and social and cultural anthropology.
Community engagement
**NEW CONTENT**
The Public Archaeology Program was put on hold this summer due to COVID and we hope to be back in 2021.
Meanwhile we have some new and exciting online exercises that are targeted at Grade 7-12 students. If you are an educator and need more information please check out our community engagement page!
Browse our other community engagement projects. Including, Aboriginal Youth Engagement and Digitally Preserving Alberta's Heritage.
News and announcements
2021 Vanier scholar transforms greenhouse gas to synthetic fuels of the future
Muflih Adnan is one of 7 winners of 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship...
In the media
In the News: Kathryn Reese-Taylor, in Anthropology and Archaeology, National Geographic
How a pyramid rose from the ashes of a colossal volcanic eruption (subscriber's content)
In the News: Lidio Valdez, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Discover Magazine
Peru’s Incan Rope Bridges Are Hanging By a Thread
In the News: Maribeth Murray, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Canadian Life Sciences Database
Canadian genomics team joins international initiative to study and protect global biodiversity
In the News: Maribeth Murray, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Yahoo Finance
Canadian genomics team joins international initiative to study and protect global biodiversity
Events
Orange Shirt Day: Sept. 30
Join UCalgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement and the Calgary Public Library for a day of online programming focused on intergenerational trauma and healing through the lens of Indigenous literature and film.
