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Projects bring diverse perspectives to archeology and the justice system

Sociologist Temitope Oriola and archeologist Kisha Supernant have received prestigious fellowships to examine and find solutions to pressing social problems in their fields.

Research partnership strengthened with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto

In March, U of A president Bill Flanagan attended Ritsumeikan University to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Kule Institute for Advanced Study and the Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies.

College Newsletter - February

This monthly newsletter will share important developments in the College, with a specific focus on the processes and services in our Offices of Education and Research.

Prof. Malcolm Lavoie publishes new book examining the economic framework of the Canadian Constitution

Trade and Commerce: Canada’s Economic Constitution fills the gap in a subject that has been neglected for decades.

Arab Spring’s rebellions upended most stereotypes about Middle East, say prominent scholars

Faculty of Arts’ interdisciplinary discussion and book launch a highlight of International Week.

Education professor encourages tomorrow’s teachers to reshape the system

With an approach rooted in her lived experience and scholarship, Giselle Thompson is striving for equitable education in both Canada and Jamaica.

Announcing the New Dean and Vice Provost of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Dr. Marvin Washington will be the Dean and Vice-Provost of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) for a five-year term effective July 1, 2023.

U of A professor recruited to assess white supremacy in Canadian Armed Forces

Political scientist Andy Knight will gauge the extent of the problem and recommend policy solutions to the Department of National Defence.

Law student makes award-winning case for how to restore Nazi-looted art

Law student Gwyneth Pheasant Lust won an international award for her essay recommending restorative justice as a more inclusive and sensitive approach to restitution of Nazi-looted art.

Anthropology PhD candidate receives a 2022 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Funding will support Anthropology PhD candidate Rebecca Bourgeois’ fieldwork and research in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Government.

Congratulations to our Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant winners

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is thrilled to learn that 27 researchers from our faculties were awarded Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant funding from Canada’s national research council for social sciences and humanities.

College alumni and faculty rank among the Top 40 Under 40 for 2022

EDify magazine recently released its annual list, and 12 of this year’s recipients are members of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities community.

ACTION | Populating the CSSH College Dean Selection Committee

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is working towards the first meeting of the CSSH College Dean Selection Committee.

College of Social Sciences and Humanities exhibits exceptional community spirit as members apply for SSHRC funding

Faculty members from across the College of Social Sciences and Humanities with first-hand experience securing SSHRC Insight Grants and/or service at the SSHRC adjudications are paying it forward through a significant cross-faculty collaboration.

College of Social Sciences and Humanities welcomes delegation from Fulbright Canada

Arctic scholars will visit the U of A to meet with social sciences and humanities researchers

Announcing the hiring of Associate Dean, Education

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is pleased to announce that Dr. Karsten Mündel has been appointed as Associate Dean, Education for the College of Social Science and Humanities for a three-year term.

Announcing the hiring of Associate Dean, Research

Dr. Joanna Harrington has been appointed as Associate Dean, Research for the College of Social Science and Humanities effective July 1, 2022 for a three-year term.