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Dr. Alex Bierman interviewed about Calgary’s water restrictions by CBC News
Dr. Bierman explains reasons why Calgarians aren’t abiding by water restrictions
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In the news
In the News Alex Bierman (Sociology) and Melanee Thomas (Political Science) in CBC News
Tapping out: Why Calgarians might not be cutting water use during latest crisis
In the News New article in Frontiers in Climate by Riann Lognon, Chetna Khandelwal, Megha Sanyal, Santanu Dutta, Pallavi Banerjee, Pratim Sengupta
Anti-racist reorientations to land through gardening with newcomer youth of color
In the News Alex Bierman, Sociology, on CTV News
UCalgary expert warns of ‘buy now, pay later’ pitfalls as holiday spending peaks
In the News Alex Bierman, Sociology, on Global News
Buy now, pay later plans may seem attractive but come at a cost, warn experts
Featured publications
In the News Alex Bierman (Sociology) and Melanee Thomas (Political Science) in CBC News
Tapping out: Why Calgarians might not be cutting water use during latest crisis
In the News New article in Frontiers in Climate by Riann Lognon, Chetna Khandelwal, Megha Sanyal, Santanu Dutta, Pallavi Banerjee, Pratim Sengupta
Anti-racist reorientations to land through gardening with newcomer youth of color
In the News Alex Bierman, Sociology, on CTV News
UCalgary expert warns of ‘buy now, pay later’ pitfalls as holiday spending peaks
In the News Alex Bierman, Sociology, on Global News
Buy now, pay later plans may seem attractive but come at a cost, warn experts
The Canadian Rangers in Canada’s Arctic: A Living History
Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer, PhD, will present a public lecture on the history and contemporary role of the Canadian Rangers in Canada’s Arctic and other remote regions. The talk examines their contributions to national defence, sovereignty and security, and considers the implications of growing interest in the North.
Date: Jan. 22, 2026 | 6 p.m.