UCalgary awarded largest research grant in its history
One Child Every Child to transform the lives of all our kids.
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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
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
35th ASTech Awards celebrate UCalgary research community and alumni
Annual awards recognize Alberta’s science and technology innovation sector
UCalgary researcher-driven national symposiums tackle identity, Islamophobia and mental health among Canadian Muslim youth
Starting in Calgary on Nov. 24, experts aim to build a supportive framework for identity, belonging and resilience in an era of rising racism
Hopewell M.I.N.D. Prize awarded for research into brain-computer interfaces
Cumming School of Medicine researchers Adam Kirton and Alicia Hilderley announced as 2024 recipients of $1-million injection in philanthropic funding
UCalgary receives nearly $7 million from National Cybersecurity Consortium
Investment part of national initiative to spur cross-sectoral collaboration, drive economic growth and deepen knowledge of key technologies
Eight UCalgary researchers appointed new Canada Research Chairs
Six previous appointments renewed; UCalgary receives more than $10 million in funding
UCalgary researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for breakthrough work to increase mine safety
Postdoc Susanne Ouellet continues to work with UCalgary researcher to test fibre optic sensing in mine tailings dams
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.