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UCalgary does research that changes the world.

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UCalgary is on a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our communities.

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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.

The University of Calgary’s remarkable trajectory is the result of our dedication to innovation, community-engaged scholarship and research impact. Academic excellence, knowledge creation and transdisciplinary scholarship fuel our researchers’ pursuit of solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. Ahead of Tomorrow is the university's strategic plan that shapes our journey toward 2030, to maximize research impact and become a #1 University in U15 by research revenue per scholar.

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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.

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Research News

UCalgary and Providence Therapeutics kick off new partnership

New industry and university collaboration to develop mRNA vaccines for pre-clinical testing

Improving health during pregnancy for those with Type 1 diabetes

UCalgary-led international study finds new insulin delivery technology supports healthier pregnancies

Groundbreaking analysis brings RCMP, community leaders together to prevent domestic violence

First-of-its-kind collaboration reveals trends related to the criminal histories of perpetrators and opportunities for prevention

AstroSat: Calgary scientists tapped by space agency to help decode galactic phenomena

UCalgary one of three universities awarded funding from the Canadian Space Agency to use satellites in "galactic archeology"

UCalgary student builds traffic tool to help drivers dodge delays

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