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In the News Sheri Madigan, Pyschology, in The Conversation

How ‘technoference’ can disrupt parent‑child connections

In the News The Globe and Mail

When Alberta counts down from 10

PhD candidate Jay Cavanagh offered Centre for Medical Humanities funded visiting position

Department of Sociology PhD candidate Jay Cavanagh has been offered a funded Visiting PhD Student position at the Centre for Medical Humanities (CMH) at Uppsala University, Sweden, which he will take up during the Winter and Spring terms of 2027.

Alberta Timezone: Impacts and what you need to know

A guide to understanding the upcoming time zone changes in Alberta, how they may affect Outlook calendars and scheduling across the organization, and what actions staff may need to take.

Announcing the Electricity Centre at the University of Calgary

Supporting Canada in the Age of Electricity

Pursuing Research in New Opportunities: Rebekah Brandenburg’s MPP Journey

Through her capstone project, Rebekah Brandenburg turned her love of music into unique research that bridges a path between arts and policy.

Dr. Tracie Risling, RN, PhD

Associate Dean, Innovation Research

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Nurses are natural innovators. In the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary this is reflected in our unique and diverse research and scholarship. Our faculty lead research across the life span and nursing’s professional domains – from classrooms to health systems and from our own communities to the world. We are collaborators, co-designers and creators, connecting people to new ideas, evidence and research so that together we can deliver improved health and wellness for all.

We welcome the engagement of our undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs in advancing this work – and we are key partners in UCalgary’s efforts to strengthen transdisciplinary connectivity and partnerships. As the Associate Dean Innovation and Research, it is a privilege to support our exceptional scholars and to continue to seek new ways to build our capacity and showcase the many ways our innovation and research have real world impact every day.

Assistant Dean, Mentorship for Research and Grant Success

As Assistant Dean Mentorship for Research and Grant Success in the Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Letourneau, who has attained more than $90 million in research funding with $35 million as lead Investigator, fosters a culture of excellence and success. She provides expert mentorship and support to nursing faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in their pursuit of Tri-Council and other external funding and development of successful programs of research. In close collaboration with Associate Dean Innovation and Research and the Nursing Research Office, Dr. Letourneau plays a crucial role in advancing research excellence, supporting the growth of nursing research at UCalgary, and contributing to the vibrant research community within the Faculty of Nursing and beyond.