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Drawing on its cultural origins and concerned about the fate of the Francophonie, both in Alberta and internationally, Campus Saint-Jean aims to be an intellectual focal point for examining the many challenges facing the Francophonie today and for thinking about the changes that will change its face in the future.
A model of research excellence within the University of Alberta, Campus Saint-Jean aims to establish itself as a key research institution in the sciences, arts, social sciences, education and language teaching. With just forty researchers, the Campus already stands out for the interdisciplinary nature of its research, encouraging alliances and collaborations between disciplines. And despite its size, the Campus is home to more than 80 research projects in 14 areas of expertise.
Research at Campus Saint-Jean stands out for its innovation, interdisciplinary collegiality, unbridled creativity and unusual solutions. Come and discover us!
Our Research Areas and Interests
The development of research is of paramount importance within our institution. Our professors, adjunct professors, and researchers carry out safe and responsible research, creative work and innovation, including collaborations in the fields of technology transfer and knowledge mobilisation with national and global reach.
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Our Institutes & Laboratories
IMELDA
The Marcelle and Louis Desrochers Institute for Heritage Studies and Transdisciplinary Research on Francophonies is dedicated to promoting and developing research and studies in the fields of heritage and Francophone communities from a transdisciplinary perspective.
CROC Lab
At the Centre for Research on Cognitive Development, also known as the CROC Lab, we conduct research into language acquisition and cognitive development in children. Our projects explore how children think, learn, and grow.
Espace LiFT
The LiFT Centre is a living laboratory at the University of Alberta for people interested in linguistics, the scientific study of language.
Vocal Acoustics Laboratory
Campus Saint-Jean is home to Canada’s first and only vocal acoustics laboratory. This laboratory focuses on research into acoustics and features a wide range of vocal analysis tools that enable the voice to be measured and quantified in a visually clear manner.
Labo STIM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Campus Saint-Jean
Research at Campus Saint-Jean
Other Research Groups
Campus Saint-Jean is home to several internal and community-based research groups:
GRAAL Africa and Latin America
GREC Education and Citizenship
GRIF-SF Interdisciplinary and Health Education for Francophones
GRITI Interculturality and Immigration
L’Acfas Science and Scientific Activities in French
ACPCM/CAMPR Moroccan Professors and Researchers
Undergraduate Research
The mission of the CSJ’s undergraduate research program is to foster a culture of research amongst students.
Find out more about our undergraduate research program
Research Office
The Research Office was established in 2005 with the aim of contributing to capacity building, the growth of research, and its wider impact.
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