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.
News and announcements
Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship appoints 16 academic co-leads
New appointments will support expanding transdisciplinary scholarship at UCalgary
New Frontiers in Research Fund Award - Dr. Vivek Venkataraman
Prestigious grant awarded to Dr. Venkataraman for his research
UCalgary grad student inspired to share the primatology adventure with youth
Megan Mah’s exhibit at Telus Spark Science Centre continues until June 27
Transdisciplinary exhibit highlights water expertise across fields
BRACKISH brings together students, faculty and UCalgary community members March 6-14
Augmented reality exhibit tells story of war brides and other women who helped build Alberta’s oil industry
Faculty of Arts partnership with museums shines spotlight on skid shacks and the families who lived in them
Appointments - Office of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts announces interim Associate Dean, Research roles
In the media
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News
U of C students, staff partner with city to unearth ancient Indigenous belongings at Nose Hill Park
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC News
Archaeological excavation at Calgary park reveals ancient Blackfoot artifacts
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC News
Archaeology conference aims to centre Indigenous perspectives in work on ancestral sites
In the News Benedikt Hallgrímsson, Anthropology and Archaeology, in The Good Men Project
Untangling the Genetics That Underlie Our Facial Features
In the News Vivek Venkataraman, Anthropology and Archaeology, in The Washington Post
Myths About the Stone Age Can Be Quite Revealing
In the News Vivek Venkataraman, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Smithsonian Magazine
Early Women Were Hunters, Not Just Gatherers, Study Suggests
Embedded Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Learn to apply technological solutions to solve a wide range of real-world issues. All courses in this embedded certificate program integrate hands-on experience.
