UCalgary awarded largest research grant in its history
One Child Every Child to transform the lives of all our kids.
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)
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
Meet the students
The University of Calgary is the place to start something — and, for many students, that starts with a scholarship or bursary. These awards support students in a variety of circumstances, reducing financial barriers so they can focus on their studies and access opportunities that help them realize their full potential at UCalgary and beyond. Meet a few of those students who are making their mark, thanks to the generosity of donors like you.
Backyard Benefit for Brains has big impact
Grateful for life-saving care, aneurysm survivor raises thousands to advance research
Scholarship invests in Indigenous students — and keeps UCalgary retirees connected
Long after his final lecture, professor emeritus and fellow retirees are still motivating students
Philanthropy at UCalgary: How donors are changing lives
A look back at the stories and gifts behind $175-million fundraising year
Researching the acoustics of clinical care
UCalgary researcher tunes into the study of acoustemology in family medicine
The research ripple effect, from campus to community
Cenovus funding enabled more undergraduate students to begin their PURE summer research journeys this year
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.