UCalgary does research that changes the world.
Our scholars are making a positive impact in your community.
UCalgary is on a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our communities.
One Child Every Child
UCalgary was awarded $125m from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund for One Child Every Child, to transform the lives of all our kids.
One Child Every Child is a Canada-first research initiative with a vision for all children to be healthy, empowered and thriving.
Research at UCalgary
The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national and international communities.
UCalgary is driven by our Eyes High strategy to sharpen focus on research and scholarship, enrich the quality and breadth of learning, and integrate with the community.
To achieve this goal, we designed our Research Plan to focus on three major priorities: Matching Strengths with Opportunities, Increasing Research Capacity, and Driving Innovation.
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We conduct research that changes the world.
UCalgary believes in thinking creatively and courageously, and in doing research that has a positive impact on our communities at home and around the world. Our scholars conduct research studies and clinical trials in a vast range of disciplines, from MRIs to understand childhood brain development, to online surveys that help us understand how people interact on social media.
And we need your help to do it.
Research News
Renowned scholar talks intersectionality, discrimination and backlash against ‘wokeism’
Kimberlé Crenshaw takes part in March 18 UCalgary Courageous Conversations speaker series
QAI Ventures launches global quantum technology accelerator and Canadian office in Calgary
QAI Ventures Accelerator powered by Quantum City will be a milestone in advancing quantum technology startups on a global scale
UCalgary alumni collaborate on mission to enhance care of underserved communities with PurposeMed
Caley Shukalek is driven to provide compassionate, specialized care through virtual health services
No ‘drought’ about it: Water restrictions are coming in Alberta this summer
For World Water Day, Tricia Stadnyk talks about the predicted drought and how Albertans can prepare
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Now Innovating: Moving and thriving to improve the quality of life for those impacted by cancer
A conversation with Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, professor, Faculty of Kinesiology
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Now Innovating: Improving balance and mobility for older adults, athletes and astronauts with wearable tech
A conversation with Dr. Ryan Peters, PhD, associate professor, Faculty of Kinesiology
Peak Scholars in COVID-19 Innovation Excellence
Scholars recognized for their commitment to entrepreneurialism and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Read stories of groundbreaking discovery taking place in all disciplines at the University of Calgary.