Crossing Boundaries Symposium

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Crossing Boundaries Graduate Symposium
Friday, April 10, 2026

W857, University of Lethbridge, Centre for the Arts

Crossing Boundaries returns in 2026 as a focused, one-day celebration of graduate research and creative activity at the University of Lethbridge.

This year’s event brings together MA, MFA, MMus, and PhD students for a dynamic day of panels, short presentations, and conversation. Designed to foster interdisciplinary exchange across the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences, Crossing Boundaries is a community-building event for graduate students to share work in progress, test ideas, and foster collegial conversations across our disciplines.

Rather than a large-scale symposium, this year’s format emphasizes lively panels and collegial dialogue. We especially encourage submissions that engage diverse methods, media, and perspectives. 

PRESENTATION FORMATS:

15-Minute Research or Creative Presentations

Graduate students at any stage of their program are invited to present a paper, research-creation project, or creative work. Presentations will be grouped into themed panels designed to spark conversation across disciplines.

5-Minute Lightning Talks (New Graduate Students)

New to your program? Share your research questions, thesis direction, or early-stage ideas in a short, supportive lightning-round format.

Submission Guidlines:

Academic Research Papers:

  • 250-word abstract
  • 150-word bio

Artistic or Creative Project Contributions:

  • 150-200 word description of creative work (feel free to include images if applicable)
  • 150-word biography

Please submit your proposal as a Word or PDF document to finearts.dean@uleth.ca.

Deadline for submissions: Friday March 27, 2026 
Notifications will be sent by April 3rd.