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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference
The Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference is an annual interdisciplinary conference hosted by the Graduate Students' Association at the University of Calgary. We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2026 proceedings from the February Peer Beyond Conference. Spearheaded by Publication Chair Ayoola Oladele and a dedicated team of volunteers, the newly released 2026 volume compiles 27 peer-reviewed extended abstracts, short papers, and poster papers. Spanning fields from artificial intelligence, biological sciences, medicine, and environmental engineering to community health, education, and the humanities, the collection captures a vibrant cross-section of the boundary-pushing research happening at the University of Calgary.