Say hello to Canada's youngest top research university.
A top startup creator, UCalgary has started more than 90 companies, more than any other university in Canada in the last five years. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $588.5 million in 2023-24 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Our institution is transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $588.5 million in 2023-24 – 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
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)
Research Impact Stories
Family involvement in research leads to powerful outcomes
The Family Engagement in Research Course invites researchers and people with lived experience to help shape the future of neurodevelopmental research
This is a day to amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities and allies working towards an inclusive future
Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities; meet some of the UCalgary faculty, staff, students and administrators examining disability and accessibility from diverse perspectives
Courageous Conversations: Using science to reinforce the transformational power of EDI
Evidence-based approaches key to the future of equitable inclusion
UCalgary researchers help preserve future fertility options for children impacted by cancer
Next to survival, fertility is the No. 1 concern for young patients and their parents
Local Indigenous teaching resources vetted by the community and at your fingertips
Werklund School of Education researchers encourage lesson plan contributions from the community for Books to Build On database
Future-focused Vanier scholars at UCalgary bridge health gaps and power a greener Canada
Chantelle Anderson and Philip Adebayo research ways to improve health-care access for Indigenous communities and sustainable energy for cold climates
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.