Research at ULethbridge
Comprehensive Research Excellence
Research in the Faculty of Arts & Science
At the University of Lethbridge, research fuels discovery, innovation and meaningful change. The Faculty of Arts & Science is at the heart of this work, fostering creativity, collaboration and critical inquiry across disciplines.
From exploring the origins of the universe to examining the nuances of human culture, our research builds bridges between ideas, challenges boundaries and delivers real-world impact.
Student research opportunities and work-integrated learning
In the Faculty of Arts & Science, research isn’t reserved for graduate students — it’s for all students. From the very first year of your undergraduate studies, you have the opportunity to engage in transformative experiences through research, co-operative education, applied studies, and independent research projects, equipping you with practical skills and real-world insights.
✓ Work alongside experts: Join professors on projects that inspire you, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience in labs, archives and the field.
✓ Explore your passions: With access to state-of-the-art facilities and diverse research areas, you can contribute to discoveries that matter to you.
✓ Share your work: Present your findings at conferences, publish your results and build skills that set you apart for graduate studies or your career.
Join a community that champions interactive, experimental, and engaged learning to prepare you for a dynamic future.
Ready to transform your education? You are sure to find your passion in the Faculty of Arts & Science at ULethbridge — where learning meets opportunity.
Highschool Youth Researcher Summer program
HYRS is the Highschool Youth Researcher Summer program. This six-week consecutive program runs annually at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. The program will run from July 4 – August 15, 2025. Students will receive a stipend of $3,000 for 6 weeks.
✓ Participate in hands-on work
✓ Join a team of PhD, Master and Bachelor's students
✓ Work on multidisciplinary projects
✓ Work in areas on the cutting edge of science not yet in textbooks
Why research matters here
✓ Cutting-edge innovation: Our faculty lead groundbreaking projects in areas like climate change, neuroscience, Indigenous studies, and computational sciences.
✓ Interdisciplinary collaboration: Research doesn’t happen in silos. We create communities of inquiry that span the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, advancing knowledge that matters.
✓ Global reach, local impact: Whether improving water sustainability in Southern Alberta or contributing to international policy, our work shapes communities locally and worldwide.
Learn 3 Key Things about our faculty members' different areas of research:
Dr. Nehal Thakor's cancer research
Dr. Nehal Thakor, a researcher and professor from the Department of Biological Sciences, and his team are uncovering new approaches to cancer treatment through groundbreaking work on mRNA translation regulation.
Dr. Katharina Stevens' argumentation research
Dr. Kat Stevens, a professor and researcher from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Lethbridge, shares how our approach to arguing and critical thinking shapes the way we reason.
Dr. Jerimy Cunningham's ethnoarchaeological research
Dr. Jerimy Cunningham from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Lethbridge follows the journey of pottery in his research — how it's made, traded and used — to uncover these stories.
Dr. Heather Stanley's research on maternally caused mental illnesses
Dr. Heather Stanley From the Department of History & Religion shares three key insights from her research on postpartum depression and maternally-caused mental illnesses.
Dr. Jamal Mansour's research on eyewitness testimony
How much does confidence factor into their believability? Dr. Jamal Mansour from the Department of Psychology shares three key things about her research that might answer those questions.