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
The Public Archaeology Program's field season ran from May 13 to June 12, 2019. Stay tuned for updates!
Browse our other community engagement projects. Including, Aboriginal Youth Engagement and Digitally Preserving Alberta's Heritage.
News and announcements
"On the surface: an ethnoarchaeological study of marginalised pottery production and the social context of pottery surface treatments in Tigray Regional State, northern highland Ethiopia"
Congratulations to Zoe Cascadden (MA student), Dr. Diane Lyons and Dr. Elizabeth Paris on their latest publication in the peer reviewed journal Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa....
In the media
In the News: Lais Moreira, Anthropology and Archaeology, in the Calgary Herald
100 years after Doctor Dolittle, Calgary women are talking to animals and reshaping our perceptions
In the News: Peter Dawson, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC News
Archaeologists create digital blueprints of historic sites on Yukon's Herschel Island
In the News: Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC The Homestretch
Calgary professor digs into ancient Mayan architecture
In the News: Alumna Kelly James (Development Studies and Economics) in UCalgary Alumni Stories
Top 40 Under 40: Part Two
Events
Mental health supports are available during COVID-19
Your mental health is important, and support is available to UCalgary students, faculty and staff during this difficult time.
