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 launched 105 research-based companies, more than any other university in Canada in the last six years. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $632.4 million in 2024-25 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Our institution is transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $632.4 million in 2024-25 – 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
2025 Vanier Scholars advance brain health research at UCalgary
From artificial intelligence and stress resilience to anesthetics safety, three PhD students are driving discoveries that may improve health outcomes for patients and communities
Interdisciplinary research challenges long-held belief about sperm function
UCalgary research rewrites what we know about fertility
A family legacy: Unlocking better bone and joint treatments
New gift positions McCaig Institute to recruit more top research talent, catalyze innovation
2025 Killam Awards highlight mentorship excellence
Houston Peschl and Suzette Mayr recognized for supporting student research experience at the University of Calgary
From concept to life-changing reality for those with spinal cord injury
UCalgary researcher, Aaron Phillips, reflects on a journey to medical innovation
New national hub director sets out to empower innovators to solve global challenges
Get to know UCalgary-based XPRIZE Canada's Sarah McCullough
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.