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
UCalgary nursing researchers develop trauma and resilience training for frontline workers in ERs
Evidence-based intervention emerged from a six-year study of mental health care in a Calgary hospital’s emergency department
Building a global network for change: Sadiq Gulma’s vision for social innovation
UCalgary-hosted ISIRC 2025 offers PhD students and early career researchers a platform to advance social impact through collaboration and mentorship with a new colloquium
Turning down the noise: Smarter alarms for safer hospitals
Researcher Hossein Piri, Haskayne School of Business, develops intelligent, personalized alert systems to improve clinician well-being and patient care
Killam Emerging Research Leader Award celebrates outstanding early career scholarship
UCalgary scholars recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, political science and public health
Wild FC soccer star, Farkhunda Muhtaj, to talk social advocacy at UFlourish event
We Are Ayenda documentary screening followed by fireside chat to take place Oct. 31
Early-career researcher first humanities winner of prestigious award
UCalgary professor finds innovative ways to conduct research in wild environments
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.