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Study with Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids examines supports beyond food assistance
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University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives
Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being
Métis-guided research explores the connections between identity, culture, spirituality and health
Reflections on a sabbatical (“RSL”) abroad – 11 weeks later
By Dr. Frank W. Stahnisch
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Now Innovating: Preventing youth violence and bullying across Canada
UCalgary hosted knowledge mobilization hub utilizes a transdisciplinary approach
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Informing the fight against COVID-19
“Evidence and leading with science… One of the very first calls I made March the 8th was to [past O'Brien Institute Scientific Director] Dr. Ghali … saying, I’m going to need some help. He put together a group of incredibly skilled scientists, economists and others that I ask questions to.”
-Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi