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One Child Every Child to transform the lives of all our kids.
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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 – $588.5 million in 2023-24 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$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
New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury
Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands collaborate on life-changing research and innovation
Energy Science major attracts students to study in the ‘energy centre of Canada’
Students in new BSc program interested in oil and gas, nuclear and renewables
UCalgary researchers show brain shunts significantly benefit older adults with hydrocephalus
Groundbreaking trial demonstrates surgical treatment produced significant improvements in walking speed and balance after just three months
UCalgary researchers pursue new approach to manage deadly lung scarring
Research into nerve cells opens opportunities to pursue new treatment of pulmonary fibrosis
High school students learn the ins and outs of academic research in experiential summer program
Six-week High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program offers first look at life at university and real-world research
Innovative Japanese wastewater treatment technology being evaluated at UCalgary for use in cold climates and rural communities
International partnership addresses water sustainability challenges, from Japan to Alberta and beyond
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.