Across MacEwan, research and creative work are shaping our campus and the greater community. Our faculty achievements and student discoveries reflect our curiosity, collaboration and real-world impact. 

Research by the numbers

MacEwan’s researchers are making waves locally and globally by engaging students, asking big questions and sharing knowledge across disciplines.

350+

Students participated in Student Research Day 2025

100+

Episodes of the Research Recast(ed) podcast

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Canada Research Chairs call MacEwan home

Discover our impact

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National recognition

Canada Research Chairs strengthen MacEwan’s reputation for academic excellence and advance impactful research that contributes to knowledge, innovation and discovery.

Canada Research Chairs

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Honouring achievement

Research awards recognize scholarship that contributes new knowledge, addresses real-world challenges and makes meaningful contributions locally and globally.

Research Awards

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Spotlight on research

Our stories showcase research and scholarship across MacEwan. See how students and faculty are driving innovation, sharing ideas and making a difference in their fields.

Research Highlights

Connecting research to community
Explore how MacEwan researchers and community leaders collaborate through the Office of Research Connection (ORX) Series. We're sharing ideas and expertise to address the challenges facing our communities.
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Research is sometimes inaccessible—without an academic background, some of the concepts can be a struggle. I love being able to take that information and distill it into ideas that everyone can understand.
Kelsie Johnston, Research Recast(ed) podcast host

Big ideas are taking shape

MacEwan’s research institutes and centres bring people together to explore complex challenges and spark new ideas. Discover how these interdisciplinary hubs connect research, teaching and community impact.


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Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity

The Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity advances research, policies and practices that support equity and inclusion for sexual and gender minorities on campus and in the community.

Explore CSGD

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Research Institute for Urban Wellness

The Research Institute for Urban Wellness brings researchers and community partners together to study city life, improve public spaces and support safe, healthy and vibrant urban communities.

Explore RIUW

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Immersive Learning Institute

The Immersive Learning Institute explores virtual reality, machine learning and new technologies to create learning experiences that build skills, deepen understanding and connect people with ideas.

Visit ILI

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Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre

Through provincial, national and international projects, the Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre connects MacEwan with universities and cultural centres in Ukraine to promote community development and intercultural dialogue.

Visit URDC

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Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute

The Social Innovation Institute connects researchers, entrepreneurs and communities to expand inclusive entrepreneurship, break down barriers and strengthen social and economic opportunities across Canada.

Visit SII

Strength in collaboration

Our faculty form research groups to explore shared scholarly interests and tackle complex questions together. Learn more about their focus and current work.

Big ideas. Bold discoveries.
From scientific experiments to creative works, Student Research Day showcases the visionary projects and discoveries MacEwan students have brought to life across campus.
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