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Faculty of Graduate Studies

We take a student-centred approach to create a meaningful graduate student journey.

As a University of Calgary graduate student, you are a part of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). While your teaching faculty provides the home for your research, courses and scholarly activities, we are here to answer your questions, support, guide and empower you in your graduate journey.

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GRADnews

Elaine Atay, a PhD student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology in UCalgary’s Faculty of Arts, was named a top 20 finalist in the 2025 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Storytellers Challenge. Her video explored culturally responsive mentorship for Indigenous employees, showcasing her commitment to inclusive workplace practices and making research accessible through storytelling.

Read about Elaine's experience

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