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 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
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
University of Calgary selected by XPRIZE as home of new Canada hub
$3-million investment from the Government of Alberta and the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund will empower Canadian innovators to solve the world’s most pressing challenges
Werklund School of Education community partnership enhances student well-being
UCalgary program furnishes staff with resources to support mental health in Alberta schools
UCalgary’s FutureFWD features advancements in research, technology and entrepreneurship
Showcase on May 20 will unveil cutting-edge technologies, announce new Parex Innovation Fellows, and kick off a week of discovery
Dr. William Ghali reappointed UCalgary vice-president (research)
Message to the campus community from President McCauley
UCalgary researcher redefines infertility through women’s voices
Faculty of Nursing PhD candidate is changing the narrative from loss to advocacy
Ask Me Something: What happens when you get a concussion?
UCalgary associate professor and physiotherapist Kathryn Schneider dives into how head injuries affect the brain
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.