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
Recent Publications by Frank W. Stahnisch
Professor Stahnisch has been author/editor of numerous publications over the past several years. A selection follows below....
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.
Policing the Protectorate: The Role and Development of the Police in Colonial Botswana, 1885-1975.
In the media
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
In the News: George Colpitts, History, in Global News
‘It was a going concern’: Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale
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.