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Faculty of Arts Research

Our vision for energizing arts is to engage, inspire, discover.

Latest research news

In the News Joshua Whitehead, English, International Indigenous Studies, in The Hamilton Spectator

Shaping the next generation of storytellers

In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in The Calgary Herald

Alberta to introduce legislation allowing political parties on municipal ballots

In the News Doreen Barrie, Political Science, in The Calgary Herald

Nenshi's leadership would boost voter support for Alberta NDP

In the News Alexander Hill writing in The Conversation Canada

Both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war are using new and old technologies for warfare

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

Canada showcases ability to defend Arctic amid global tensions

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Resources and links for Arts researchers only (log-in required).

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Vice President Research Office

Planning and policy issues, government and community relations. Responsible for research chairs and institutes, research administration, and animal care. 

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Research Services Office

Sponsored research, grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities. Help with University policy, procedures and requirements. Assistance interpreting and applying UCalgary's Intellectual Property policy.

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Postdoc Office

Assistance with research training, career development, and other services for the 400 postdoctoral fellows who are valued members of our research community

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Research ethics board

UCalgary has two research ethics boards, three animal care committees, and a biosafety committee. All research, funded or unfunded, involving humans, animals or biohazards must first be reviewed by and receive approval from the appropriate board or committee before research can begin.

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UService

Provides walk-up assistance for training staff and faculty in the areas of Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Research Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and IRISS. No appointment is necessary.

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UCalgary Research

UCalgary is a comprehensive academic and research institution, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national and international communities.

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Arts research team

Associate Dean Steig Johnson

Steig Johnson

The Associate Dean, Research and Infrastructure oversees the Canada Research Chair program, promotes international research collaborations, identifies needs for research infrastructure and manages external review processes.

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Senior Research Advisor Kinga Olszewska

Kinga Olszewska

The Senior Research Advisor provides research career development support to academic staff.

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Peter D. Hershock from the East West Center in Honolulu

Consciousness: Where Science and Ethics Converge

The Annual Leslie. S. Kawamura Memorial Lecture, presented by the Numata Chair in Buddhist Studies and classics and religion.

Join Peter Hershock from the East West Center in Honolulu to examine consciousness and its ethics.

March 22
7 - 9 p.m.
TFDL

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