Department of History
Research
Our department features cutting-edge research on a wide range of topics. Our faculty have received numerous awards for their examination of the past and the creative insights that they bring to their work.
Featured news
How dreams of an academic career took a detour to Stampede Park
Calgary Stampede’s historical specialist explains why two new walking tours were added to the rootin’ tootin’ roster of the 2021 Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth...
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2021
Recent Publications by Frank W. Stahnisch
UCalgary History PhD focuses on understanding the impact of conservative Christian leaders on Newfoundland and Labrador schools and society and the history of church-state relations in British settler colonies.
In the media
In the News: UToday
Nadine Hoffman, Libraries & Cultural Resources Wins 2021 Teaching Award
In the News: The Gauntlet
Department of History creates new embedded certificate in Canadian Studies
In the News: Donald B. Smith, History, in The Calgary Herald
Seen but Not Seen: why did Canada fail to respect Indigenous societies and culture?
In the News: University of New Mexico Press
New book edited by Hendrik Kraay, Celso Thomas Castilho, and Teresa Cribelli
Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.
Connect with us
While the physical office remains closed, you can reach us at histdept@ucalgary.ca.