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Arts Research BulletinFaculty of Arts Research Bulletin 2023-2024
We are pleased to share the second edition of our Faculty of Arts Research Bulletin, a compilation of research highlights covering the period from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, as provided by our academic departments and interdisciplinary programs. Our faculty members in all disciplines publish and present regularly on a wide array of research topics.

View the publication here: Faculty of Arts Research Bulletin 2023-2024

The annual snapshot is an inspiring look at "the enormous range and vitality of the research and scholarship being carried out across the Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary’s," says Dr. Sara Malton, Associate Dean of Arts (Research and Faculty Support).

"We see documented here the extensive reach, scope and impact of faculty output, whether through monographs and articles, creative works and invited talks, independent work or collaborations – both locally and across the globe. This is a testament to the energy and originality of the work being carried out by our faculty and expresses a willingness to boldly and energetically carry out that work in a manner that can, in turn, inspire our students to confront with thoughtfulness and rigour some of the most challenging issues of our times."

Also view the publication's inaugural edition: Faculty of Arts Research Bulletin 2021-2023 .

News about publications from Saint Mary's faculty members:

Dr. Shira Lurie's new history book sheds light on U.S. struggle for democracy; November 8, 2023
Dr. Gavin Fridell says learning about and living the ideals of fair trade starts with a conversation; July 28, 2022
Dr. Alexander MacLeod Launches Short Story Collection, Animal Person; April 22, 2022
Dr. Tim Stretton: Uncovering new twists in the legal history of marriage and divorce in England; Feb. 14, 2022
'Lagomorph' story by Dr. Alexander MacLeod wins Nova Scotia's top arts prize; Dec. 10, 2021
New Fair Trade Handbook co-edited by Dr. Gavin Fridell captures unique Canadian approaches; Oct. 1, 2021
Dr. J. Russel Perkin examines British political turbulence through novels of the 1970s; July 16, 2021

Arts Student Conferences

2025 Faculty of Arts Student Conference

This year's Faculty of Arts Student Conference is taking place on Friday, March 21, 2025. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the CLARI lab (Atrium 360). The annual conference provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate Arts students to gain experience in presenting their research. Stay tuned for the program, coming soon!

Past conferences

View the 2024 Program: Faculty of Arts Student Conference . The event took place on March 22, 2024.
View the 2023 Program: Faculty of Arts Student Conference . The event took place on March 31, 2023.
View the 2022 Program: Faculty of Arts Student Conference . The event took place on March 4, 2022.
View the 2021 Program: Faculty of Arts Virtual Student Conference . The conference was held virtually on March 3 and 5, 2021.
The 2020 Faculty of Arts Student Conference took place on March 6, 2020.
Participants in the 2016 Student Empowerment Conference reflected on the nature of cultural traditions and how cultural struggles affect social identity, mobility and community. Presenters represented a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary perspectives. Read their work.
For the 2015 Student Empowerment Conference, participants were asked to consider these questions: “How do class, race and gender complicate life on campus and in the wider world? How are our everyday experiences shaped by power relationships? What is the relationship between power and knowledge?” Read their work.

SMArts Newsletter archiveExplore this archive of print newsletters, published from 2001 to 2019 to highlight memorable moments from each academic year. They included feature stories about Arts faculty members, students and alumni, plus updates on curriculum, faculty research and publications. In keeping with the university's current 'digital-first strategy' for communications, this kind of information is now available by following our news stories and frequent social media updates on Twitter/X, Facebook and Instagram.

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