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In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Stebbins, Faculty of Arts
Professor emeritus and former head of the Department of Sociology; campus flag to be lowered June 11, 2026
Loneliness still high among older Alberta adults
Albertans aged 65 to 85 still have feelings of isolation and being left out at a high rate
Jay Cavanagh Elected as Vice President of Canadian Non-profit
PhD Candidate in the Department of Sociology, Jay was elected as Vice President of the BPD Society of British Columbia
New review essay in Labour/ Le Travail by Anuneeta Chatterjee
Rethinking the narratives around digital platforms in migration through the lens of racial capitalism
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 Remembrance: Dr. Robert Stebbins
Sociology department remembers Dr. Robert Stebbins, who recently passed
In the news
In the News CityNews
Alex Bierman interviewed about loneliness in Albertan older adults
In the News Alex Bierman, Sociology, on CTV News Edmonton
‘Meaningful relationships is key’: Study shows loneliness levels improving amongst senior Albertans
In the News Matt Patterson in Daily Hive
Why the Calgary Stampede still defines the city after more than 110 years
In the News Alex Bierman, Sociology, in Global News
Survey shows Albertans are least satisfied with quality of life in Canada
In the News Alex Bierman in Global News
Albertans are the least satisfied with quality of life across Canada: StatCan
In the News Global News
Alex Bierman interviewed by Global News Explaining Why Albertans Less Satisfied with their Lives
Featured publications
In the News International Journal of Drug Policy
Lucy Harry in Journal of Drug Policy: Necropolitics and state-sponsored drug violence: the death penalty for drug offences in Indonesia
In the News The Gerontologist
Fahimeh Mehrabi - Wired for Companionship: A Meta-Analysis on Social Robots Filling the Void of Loneliness in Later Life
In the News Qualitative Sociology Review
Jay Cavanagh, Michael Adorjan and Rosemary Ricciardelli - experiences with ethics in the field researching youth and cyber-risk
Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music and Culture
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with an evening of music, storytelling and culture featuring the Blackfoot Confederacy Drum Group, Drezus, Fawn Wood and Siibii.
June, 20, 2026 | 3-5 p.m.
Heritage Park