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.
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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Participate in Research
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
Dr. Stephanie Borgland named new associate vice-president (research)
Cumming School of Medicine professor joins Office of the Vice-President (Research) effective Jan. 1, 2025
From researcher to entrepreneur: A conversation with Arthi Gopalakrishnan of PEACH DACquiri Inc.
UCalgary postdoc reflects on leading a startup, the challenges she’s overcome and advice for fellow academics
Faculty of Law scholar appointed to Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Elizabeth Whitsitt first full-time academic outside the national capital region to be appointed
New clinical trial begins in Calgary to improve stroke care in Canada
UCalgary research selected by CIHR to investigate a drug designed to protect brain cells after an ischemic stroke
Mansell Award winner forgoes ‘Ottawa bubble’ for UCalgary to better understand public policy in Canada
Ben Harford arrived at School of Public Policy with clear idea for his capstone project
Social Work prof brings Nana Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana to life through a graphic novel and documentary
Linda Kreitze’s project is a feminist retelling of queen mother's story, highlighting her significance as a military leader and cultural icon
UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program
Fostering international collaboration and academic exchange to enhance research and innovation