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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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
Help make spring convocation a memorable experience for graduands and their families
Calling community members, students, faculty, staff, and alumni to be part of the celebration by assisting during the spring ceremonies
UCalgary’s Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking brings 10 startups to Web Summit 2025
Meet some of the startups making waves in UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem
UCalgary launches New North America Initiative focused on Canada-U.S. relations
Government of Alberta announces $6.5 million over three years for School of Public Policy to establish initiative
UCalgary experts investigate effects of climate change on child health, and possible solutions
Transdisciplinary project one of six research programs announced by One Child Every Child initiative
UCalgary geomatics professor captures industry award
Creating maps and 3D images from photos has become passion for Derek Lichti
From sci-fi to small intestines: How a capsule you swallow could revolutionize Parkinson’s research
UCalgary groups support new innovations in clinical trials research
UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program
Fostering international collaboration and academic exchange to enhance research and innovation