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
Some non-human primates bear similar risk as humans for COVID-19 infection
Newly published UCalgary-led study calls for measures to protect primate populations from humans ...
In the media
In the News: Amanda Melin and Mareike Janiak, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Technology Networks
Key Genetic Similarities Put Apes and Some Monkeys at Risk of COVID-19
In the News: Amanda Melin and Mareike Janiak, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News
U of C researchers say some non-human primates face similar COVID-19 risks as humans
In the News: Lidio Valdez, Anthropology and Archaeology, in The Guardian
Sacrificial llamas found buried in Peru shed light on Incan rituals
In the News: Kelsey Pennanen, Anthropology and Archaeology, in The Gauntlet
Q&A with UCalgary’s first Trudeau Scholar in 15 years
Events
How do UFlourish?
Build positive mental health, resiliency, and community connection at UCalgary through a month of online and in-person workshops, seminars, and events.
Join us October 13 - November 13, 2020.
