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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. Michael Lithgow

This project is part of a SSHRC funded exploration of community network longevity, focusing on community networks in Argentina and Mexico.

Research assistant - casual position

Supervisor: Katie MacDonald

Guiding Professional Development in Canadian Housing

Research assistant - casual position

Supervisor: Katie MacDonald

Guiding Professional Development in Canadian Affordable Housing

Graduate research assistant - casual position

Supervisor: Lorelei Hanson

This project is focused on knowledge mobilization of issues relevant to rural western Canadian residents and communities for the Communities in Transition (CIT) project.

Graduate research assistant - casual position

Supervisor: Dr. Nina Paulovicova

Our research team is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) in support of organizing an online workshop for an international team of scholars. The workshop titled “...

Research opportunity - casual position

Supervisor: Dr. Eliana Elkhoury

This project involves organizing a virtual symposium. A Research Assistant with organization, communication, graphic design, and social media knowledge will be hired to help o...

Online facilitator - casual position

Supervisor: Dr. Marti Cleveland-Innes

A team of Online Facilitators is required for LTLO which will be offered 11 September – 15 October 2022. Online Facilitators will work closely with the lead instructors ...

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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