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Our research

We are one of Canada's leading research universities

#1

in medical and science grants in Canada

(Maclean's 2020)

#2

University, primarily undergraduate category

(Maclean's 2021)

Top 3

Primarily undergraduate universities in Canada

(Research InfoSource 2019)

39th

Research university overall in Canada

(Maclean's 2020)

$15.78M in sponsored research revenue, up 21% since 2012.

Distinguished faculty

We are proud to celebrate the accolades that many of researchers have received in recognition of their work in the natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, humanities and creative arts.

Research Chairs

A Research Chair is a prestigious appointment used by the University of Lethbridge to attract and retain world-class scholars in a variety of disciplines.

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Faculty awards & honours

Our researchers, from all disciplines, have won prestigious national and international awards, honours, prizes and fellowships; and have been elected to groups that recognize outstanding scholarship and achievement.

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Core Facilities

The University of Lethbridge has established specialised core facilities with the common goal of advancing scientific research through the shared use of state-of-the-art research equipment and expertise.

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Centres and Institutes

The University of Lethbridge is home to many world-class research centres and institutes, fostering excellence in research by facilitating collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines.

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Research Stories

Centre for Indigenous Arts Research & Technology builds space for Indigenous sovereignty, survivance

Nestled in the heart of the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy is a new space dedicated to imagining and materializing creative Indigenous technological expression.
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Dr. Jessica Jacobson-Konefall awarded grant to study ancestral culture in contemporary art

Department of Art assistant professor, Dr. Jessica Jacobson-Konefall, is one of several University of Lethbridge researchers receiving funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
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AI: Transformational tool or taking over? Insights from Dr. Sidney Shapiro

University of Lethbridge, Dhillon School of Business faculty member Dr. Sidney Shapiro has always been fascinated by the potential of data to tell stories and solve real-world problems. From developing artificial intelligence …
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Dr. Monique Giroux publishes first book on Métis music

Faculty of Fine Arts Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Métis Music, Dr. Monique Giroux, has published a significant new book on Métis music and music-making, the first monograph of its kind.
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Dr. Devon Smither to investigate the legacy and impact of Artist-Run Centres in Canada

ULethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts Associate Dean Dr. Devon Smither has been awarded a significant grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for Parallel: The History and Archives of Artist-Run …
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Incorporating the Fine Arts in Indigenous research practices

Researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge are breaking new ground with an exploration into Indigenous research practices.
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