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Department of History
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All Netted Together revisits scientific theory that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth
Exhibition draws upon rare materials in newly acquired D. Hall Darwin-Wallace Collection
New faculty for fall 2026
The Faculty of Arts welcomes 12 new members this semester
2026 Faculty of Arts rank professor promotions
Congratulations to the faculty members who have achieved this next step in their career
UCalgary scholars recognized among Canada’s leaders in health sciences
Three researchers elected Fellows to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Federal funding for research in the Faculty of Arts
SSHRC Insights and Partnership Development grants awarded to faculty researchers
David Garneau Wants You to Look Again
Books without words. Bubble-wrapped bison heads. Sunlight soap. In David Garneau’s latest exhibitions, everyday objects carry unsettling histories.
In the media
In the News David Bercuson, History, on CTV News
Confederation ‘not an accident’: McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta amid increased military funding
In the News Peter Toohey, History, on CTV News
41 theatres worldwide are showing ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX. 1 is in Calgary
In the News Warren M. Elofson, History, on Global News
Calgary Stampede wraps up after 10 days of celebration
In the News Alexander Hill, History, The Conversation
Zelenskyy’s honouring of wartime nationalists is straining Ukraine’s alliance with Poland
In the News David Bercuson, History, in the National Post
David Bercuson: Time for Carney to give up trying to send Trump a message over F-35s
In the News David Bercuson, History, in the National Post
David Bercuson: The simple truth behind the 'Nakba'
Announcements
Outstanding Book award
Frank Stahnisch's publication honoured by the International Society for the History of the Neurosciences
Courtnay Konshuh awarded 2026 CHA Teaching Prize
Hands-on courses in Medieval History at the University of Calgary exemplify innovative pedagogy that drives student engagement
Mexican–Colombian Cultural Diplomacy in the 1930s and the Political Uses of the Past
New publication by Amelia Kiddle
Beau Cleland awarded the Wiley Silver Prize
Beau Cleland's latest book has been honoured by the University of Mississippi's Centre for Civil War Research