About Us

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY PRESS

The University of Calgary Press publishes books that make a difference. We celebrate research that makes people think, that moves the conversation forward.

We are a scholarly press which means that our manuscripts are peer-reviewed to ensure that they present the freshest, most thoughtful, topical research and ideas. You don’t have to be a scholar to publish with us, but your ideas have to be academically sound. We want our books to be open to the curious mind and the ideas presented in a clear, accessible way.

We strive to be a sustainable organization. We choose recycled inks and papers for our publications, and practice sustainable practices in our administration and shipping areas. In Spring 2010, we will be planting a tree for every title that we publish.

The University of Calgary Press is also committed to being intellectually sustainable. We believe that the ideas presented in our books should be argued over, defended, and quoted by future generations of scholars and thinkers. 

As scholarly publishers, we have a responsibility to ensure that the research of our authors is enjoyed by the widest possible audience.  We see online publishing as a timely, cost-effective - and sustainable – approach to distribute the important research we publish. At the same time, we value the ineffable connection provided by a beautifully printed book. It doesn’t have to be either online publishing or a printed book. Some can be both, and each project is considered on its own merits.

We are based at the University of Calgary and showcase the best of research taking place here, but our scope is global. We welcome manuscripts that show the relevance of history in our lives; that connect the Alberta experience in the world, and create a deeper understanding of our place in the world.

University of Calgary Press celebrates research that makes people think, that moves the conversation forward. Our books explore a sense of place in western Canada, the relevance of history in our lives, and our impact on the world around us. The following areas have been identified as the publishing strengths of the Press. We welcome manuscripts in any of these subject areas.

• Western Canada
• Arctic and Northern Studies
• Energy, Ecology and Sustainability
• Military and Strategic Studies
• Contemporary Canadian Art and Architecture
• Africa: Missing Voices
• Latin American & Caribbean Studies
• Film Studies

Donna Livingstone
Director, University of Calgary Press
403-220-3511
livingsd@ucalgary.ca