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Winter Visiting Scholars

The Faculty of Arts welcomes three visiting scholars this winter, contributing to research and teaching in Economics, Psychology and Sociology.

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When Robots Become Real

From engineering labs to policy debates, UCalgary experts explore just a few of the ethical and societal questions that emerge when AI systems take physical form.

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Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts

A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson

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UCalgary to lead national research partnership to improve Canada’s productivity with historic grant

Federal government invests $6 million over 15 years in Canada’s Productivity Initiative led by economics professor Trevor Tombe

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The Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper Scholarships in Economics established at UCalgary

Supporting the development of leaders to advance economics and public policy in Canada

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From campus to country: Stephen Harper on education, institutions and democracy

The first prime minister to graduate from UCalgary reflects on his journey, influences and alma mater

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Dr. Douglas Irwin, PhD, examines President Trump’s use of tariffs and the motivations behind his trade policy in the Dr. Frank Anton Distinguished Lecture in Economics. His talk explores implications for U.S. trade policy and the global trading system.

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