KSR Faculty Research Day

Join us for KSR Faculty Research Day, featuring a keynote presentation by Howie Harshaw and research showcases highlighting the breadth of research across kinesiology, sport, recreation, psychology, sociocultural studies, neuroscience and physiology.

Faculty Research Day is an annual event hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation that highlights the range of research taking place across the Faculty.

On Friday, March 20, the day opens with undergraduate and graduate poster presentations, alongside research lab information tables. Attendees will also enjoy a short dance performance by KSR’s Initial6. At 11:30 a.m, there will be a keynote presentation by a KSR researcher. In the afternoon, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will present their research through oral presentations. The event concludes with a poster awards presentation, wrapping up by 4:30 p.m.

The event is presented by the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.

Date: March 20, 2026
Location: Van Vliet Centre (Social Street and VVC 3-205), University of Alberta, Edmonton

Event Schedule

Friday, March 20, 2026 | Join on Zoom

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: VVC Social Street

11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.

Keynote presentation by Dr. Howie Harshaw – Keeping the outdoors in "Outdoor Recreation": The importance of securing and maintaining natural settings
Location: VVC 3-205

1:30 – 4 p.m.

Research presentations by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
Location: VVC 3-205

Program