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
UCalgary researcher helps give history of early apes a fresh perspective
New discovery finds wooded grasslands existed in eastern Africa far earlier than previously thought
UCalgary anthropologist studies evolution of human sleep patterns
In a modern-day sleep epidemic, the work of postdoctoral fellow in transdisciplinary research Kathleen Reinhardt is crucial
Newly installed artwork in the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning sparks reflections on lifelong learning
‘Throughout our journeys, we’re picking blueberries that are like little lessons and teachings that we’re collecting in our baskets of knowledge’
Congrats Patricia Campos Díaz!
Patricia Campos Díaz receives the CONACyT International Graduate Scholarship
Project digitally preserves former Indian residential schools in Alberta
Imperial donation kicks off partnership with Indigenous communities and UCalgary
What’s Your Jam? Comic Books with Jamie Michaels
Academia collides with the colorful universe of comic books to help us understand the world a little better.
