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
UCalgary paleontologists capture public’s imagination with dinosaur discoveries
The science of dinosaurs has everyone — from students to Slash from Guns N’ Roses — wanting to learn more about Earth’s prehistoric population
Off-grid hydroponic agriculture project continues to flourish in the Yukon
Ag1054 explores how hydroponic systems can support local food production in northern and remote communities
UCalgary researcher finds way to predict whirling disease with almost no data
Study could help to provide early warning signals for other emerging waterborne diseases
UCalgary's Arctic Institute celebrates 80 years of research and education
Since 1945, the Institute has worked to advance and share knowledge and understanding of the Arctic, and its critical role in our shared global future
Aerospace Innovation Hub set to anchor Calgary's growing aerospace sector
With its new headquarters at Calgary International Airport, the AIH is now open to members as a bridge between research, commercialization and industry
UCalgary research tackles canola pod shattering
Biological sciences team finds protein that may help save farmers time and money
UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program
Fostering international collaboration and academic exchange to enhance research and innovation