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Research

Our fellows are conducting cutting edge research in a variety of areas and themes in the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies. We invite you to explore the exciting research our fellows are undertaking in our Research section.

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Programs

See what programs we have to offer in the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies.

Admissions are open October 1 and close January 15 of the following year. New students are admitted in the Fall of each year. There is no winter admittance.

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Fees and Funding

Learn about program fees and departmental funding.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Get information on thesis requirements, exams, and other degree requirements from the Faculty of Graduate studies website.

News and announcements

RCAF Centennial Conference - Registration is Live!

The Royal Canadian Airforce is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary this year. You are invited to join the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary on November 14-15, 2024 for a two-day academic conference dedicated to the socio-political history of the RCAF.

Applications Open - CMSS Research Fellowships

CMSS Research Fellowship competition opens for faculty members of U of C. Deadline to apply April 30th!

JMSS Special Issue "Canadian Air Force Centennial"

“Canadian Air Force Centennial:” A special issue of the Journal of Military and Strategic Studies Vol. 23 No. 1.

Appointments - Office of the Dean

The Faculty of Arts announces interim Associate Dean, Research roles

CMSS Research Fellowship Recipient 2024 - Matthew Croombs

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Croombs, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications, Media, and Film, for succeeding at the 2023 CMSS Fellowship competition. He will be serving his Fellowship term from January – June 2024 at the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies.

Happy Holidays from the Faculty of Arts

Undergraduate student designs the faculty’s 2023 holiday card

In the media

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Guardian

Canadian military admits new sleeping bags are not suited to Canadian winters

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC, Radio Canada International

Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter'

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / CMSS, in Connect Canada CRE

Davie Looking to Acquire U.S. Shipyard

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News

Canadian warship shadowed Chinese vessel off Alaska last month, National Defence says

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / CMSS in CTV News

Davie shipyard to expand operations south of the border to build icebreakers

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News

Pentagon warns of potential Russian action in the Arctic — including jamming GPS satellites

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Tanya Talaga - 2024 CanWest Global Lecture

2024 CanWest Global Lecture featuring Tanya Talaga

A free public lecture with bestselling author and journalist Tanya Talaga. This annual series brings leading experts to campus to explore today’s pressing issues.

Oct. 19, 5 – 7 p.m.

Taylor Institute Forum, Room TI 160

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