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UCalgary is the top startup creator among research institutions in Canada, for the 3rd year in a row.
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UCalgary is the No. 1 startup creator among research institutions in Canada for the 3rd year running. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $545.3 million in 2022-23 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Our institution is transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $545.3 million in 2022-23 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
Our purpose as a university is to contribute to the body of world knowledge while engaging our students in learning guided by processes of discovery, creativity, and innovation. Our research promotes cultural understanding and social justice, improves quality of life, and helps to secure a prosperous and sustainable future.
We're committed to sharing new knowledge and discoveries generously, and our scholars are working to address society's challenges proactively and making a positive impact in the world around us.
Water research at UCalgary
UCalgary scholars are tackling critical water sustainability challenges with collaborative, community-driven approaches
UCalgary Discovery Exchange Series
The Discovery Exchange Series offers unique, research-focused experiential opportunities for members of the national and international research community to exchange and create new knowledge together.
Learn about UCalgary's impact:
“We define ‘impact’ as making a difference in the communities we serve. By supporting engaged scholarship from inception to impact, we can make research meaningful to society and to community."
Dr. William Ghali
Vice-President (Research)
Now Innovating Series
Sharing the stories of UCalgary researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact.
Research Impact Stories
UCalgary team develops global online hub for adverse childhood experiences research
ACEs Hub website helps inform policy and health decisions
Project aims to address child health inequalities through electronic health records
One Child Every Child initiative announces catalyst grant awardees
UCalgary research into reindeer antlers could help unlock secret of human limb regeneration
Study is one of six UCalgary projects receiving New Frontiers in Research Fund grants
Department of Psychology rankings show excellence in the discipline
‘Dreamy’ research among work gaining acclaim for UCalgary
Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship appoints 16 academic co-leads
New appointments will support expanding transdisciplinary scholarship at UCalgary
A transdisciplinary researcher’s journey from Egypt to Calgary
UCalgary President’s Doctoral Scholarship empowers Yomna ElGhazouly’s work on improving accessibility and comfort in architectural design
What do we mean by impact?
Dr. William Ghali, Vice-President (Research) shares UCalgary’s commitment to research impact and the importance of engaging with the community for research. Watch the video to learn more.
Our research impact evolution
UCalgary is building capacity around knowledge engagement and shifting our approach to assessing impact - ensuring that our research and innovation makes meaningful contributions to society.