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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
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UCalgary becomes host of Canada’s UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
New chapter sees organization continue to strengthen its network and support initiatives across the country
Werklund School alum honours forgotten histories of the Mountain Métis of Jasper
Adrian Huysman’s artistic and educational endeavours reveal an overlooked Métis heritage, fostering reconciliation through community collaboration and historical awareness
Royal Society of Canada announces 2024 Fellows and Members
Five UCalgary faculty elected as RSC Fellows and one named to incoming class of the RSC College
More emphasis on media literacy needed in Canadian schools, says UCalgary professor
Catherine Burwell calls on educators to keep pace and adapt as students face a never-ending flood of online information
New insights on brain-spinal communication in opioid withdrawal lead to a clinical trial
UCalgary collaboration repurposes an anti-gout medication for treating opioid withdrawal
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.