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The AU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Research that informs and transforms

Research in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

We are committed to contributing to research in all aspects of humanities and social sciences—anthropology, archeology, distance education, global studies, and much more.

Learn more about research in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the people behind it

Current research initiatives

Explore current research initiatives at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

AU researcher studies the impact of sexual violation on Indigenous women

AU's Dr. Josie Auger sees the lingering impact of sexual violation and loss on Indigenous women in her community and beyond.

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Wayfinding with metaphors through crises

Athabasca University professor Dr. Anita Girvan explores how we use metaphors in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic in a new book chapter.

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AU professor explores Indigenous post-secondary experiences

New book outlines the Indigenous postgraduate journey and sheds light on the areas where some guidelines and processes need to be rethought.

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Opportunities for AU students

Our faculty members may hire undergraduate or graduate students for research programs. Learn more about current research opportunities below.

All positions will remain open until filled unless otherwise specified within the posting.

Research assistant – casual position

Supervisor: Dr. Jolene Armstrong

The proposed project, Digital Imaginations and the Decameron Storyworld (DIDS), involves the production of a creative output, a Unity-coded explorable digital storyworld refer...

Research assistant – casual position

Supervisor: Dr. Keith Williams

Therapeutic practice using plants or plant-derived medicines—such as herbalism, naturopathy, psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT)—is often predicated on Stanislav Gr...

Student projects at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Extending the limits of arts and social sciences knowledge for learners through academic research.

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