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Oki, and welcome to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge. Our Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬â€™s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ community.

The Faculty of Arts & Science offers instruction in a broad range of subjects, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural and mathematical sciences. The Faculty of Arts & Science commits itself to the development of well-educated persons through the pillars of liberal education, including breadth and connections across disciplines, critical thinking skills, and engaged citizenship at all levels. We emphasize the skills developed by a liberal education, and a balance of breadth of general intellectual background with depth of knowledge in a particular area.

The Faculty of Arts & Science offers three very diverse : Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), and Bachelor of Science (BSc). As an important part of your , you will select courses from the humanities, social sciences, and sciences as part of your program requirements. As such, you have the opportunity to study from within your areas of interest even if these areas are not part of your major. You can make your ULethbridge degree exactly that - YOUR degree - individualized to what you want to study.

 

Faculty of Arts & Science News and Events

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Research grants focus on projects to revitalize and preserve ancestral knowledge

Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge researchers will look at strengthening Indigenous cultural continuity thanks to grants from the …


Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge researchers uncover new insights that could impact future cancer research

Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge biochemistry researchers, Drs. Trushar Patel and Higor Sette Pereira, in partnership with Dr. …


Dr. Paul Hayes named a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada

Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge chemistry professor Dr. Paul Hayes has received the distinction of being named a Fellow of the …


Quantum expertise boosted by addition of QHA Research Chair Dr. Heliudson Bernardo

Alberta is quickly becoming a hub of excellence for quantum research and one of the key nodes responsible for driving that …

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Meet Iitsissaana'wa (Seen Standing in Front), Deserae Tailfeathers (BSc '24), Indigenous STEM (InSTEM) Coordinator with Destination Exploration

Deserae Tailfeathers works to embed Blackfoot Knowledge Systems into everything she does.

Meet Dr. Nicholas Dunn, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts & Science

A lover of the great outdoors, Dr. Nicholas Dunn looks forward to spending time in nature in southern Alberta and Montana.

Meet Dr. Ken Holyoke, Assistant Professor of Archaeology, Department of Geography & Environment

Dr. Ken Holyoke found his way to a rich and varied career in archaeology after taking an anthropology course in his second year of university.

Meet Dr. Peter Dibble, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

When he's not busy creating new molecules in the chemistry lab, you can find Peter doing woodturning projects. He's also the proud owner of a 115-year-old tuba.

Meet Dr. Kevin McGeough (BA '96), Professor of Archaeology, Department of Geography & Environment Co-Chair, Board of Governors Research Chair in Archaeological Theory and Reception

Dr. Kevin McGeough says he's never NOT been in school, and this year marks Grade 45!

From Textbooks to the Field: My Co-op Journey at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Bethlehem Tessema, a remarkable fifth-year student in the Urban and Regional Studies and Economics dual degree program, has distinguished herself through a pioneering and proactive approach to her career. Her journey through the Co-op …

Finding Confidence and Purpose Through Co-op

Jacqueline Ahenkorah embodies perseverance and the transformative power of experiential learning. Her journey through the co-op program has not only armed her with invaluable professional skills but has also profoundly reshaped her …

Meet Dr. Amir Akbary, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Having taught for the past 25 years, Dr. Amir Akbary especially enjoys learning what his former students have been up to and see how they've grown.

Connecting Minds Through Neuroscience and Storytelling

Alisha’s second year at ULethbridge was enriched when she became involved with the Storyteller at Large Applied Studies program.

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Whether you’re looking for a more in-depth learning experience by assisting with research projects on campus or by testing your knowledge in a real-life work setting, we can help! The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge is proud to offer you an exceptional opportunity to explore professional development through academic programs and services designed to give you a competitive edge in a fast-changing world.

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