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.
UCalgary is a top 5 research university in Canada
UCalgary is the youngest top five research university in Canada, according to the Re$earch Infosource Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities rankings.
UCalgary’s $588.5M in sponsored research income (2023-24) boosted the institution back into the number five spot for the first time since 2021.
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.
And we need your help to do it.
Research News
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UCalgary initiates academic program to educate physicians on the front line of care in areas of geopolitical crisis
Humanitarian fellowship welcomes its first fellow from Ukraine
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Shift: Project to End Domestic Violence study shows public cost of domestic violence
New analysis from UCalgary researchers shows that investing in prevention could save taxpayers more than $93 million
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From PhD to R&D: Chemist Tracy Lohr’s journey from the lab to industry
Distinguished Alumni Lecture: Alum shares inspirational journey and lessons learned going from academia to Shell scientist
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FAIR Lab redefines youth mental health by focusing on flourishing
How we think about youth well-being can’t simply be about the absence of anxiety or depression
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UCalgary researcher advances new well cleanup technology
Electrokinetic research backed by ERA and industry partners targets salts and hydrocarbons in Alberta soils
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UCalgary joins national Quantum Co-laboratory
Expanded partnership strengthens Canada’s leadership in quantum science and technology
UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program
Fostering international collaboration and academic exchange to enhance research and innovation