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UCalgary expedition, with NASA, Canadian and European space agencies, sets out to better understand state of Arctic ice

Environment - Mar 25
Environment

The project will help provide improved methods to measure ice thickness and help out local Northern communities.

Life Sciences - Mar 18

UCalgary researchers receive federal funding boost for genomics research

Life Sciences

Investment supports commercialization and adoption through Genomics Application Partnership Program Several University of Calgary researchers received a funding boost on March 18, by way of a Government of Canada announcement of $20 million through Genome Canada and regional Genome Centres.

Environment - Mar 16

UCalgary celebrates World Water Day and emphasizes the importance of equal voices in inclusive and sustainable solutions

Join us on March 22 at TELUS Spark for a full day of programming The global water crisis does not impact everyone equally. World Water Day 2026 centres women and girls in water solutions, ensuring their voices are included and recognized in shaping the future of these solutions.

Innovation - Mar 11

Award honours 20 years of research and real-world impact in nanotechnology

Innovation

Schulich School of Engineering researcher Nashaat Nassar bestowed John R. Grace Award Dr. Nashaat Nassar's impact on the energy industry in Alberta and across Canada over the last two decades has been undeniable.

Sport - Mar 10

Taking up space: How Dinos athletes are redefining what engineers look like

Schulich Dinos athletes Robyn McLean and Millie Gajic translate teamwork, mental toughness and confidence from varsity sport into engineering success The days are long and the expectations high for varsity athletes.

Researchers tap genetics, AI to tackle drug-resistant cattle parasites

Life Sciences

Major grant aimed at discovering much-needed anti-parasitic drugs to protect cattle

Shift: Project to End Domestic Violence study shows public cost of domestic violence

Social Sciences

New analysis from UCalgary researchers shows that investing in prevention could save taxpayers more than $93 million At a time when Albertans are facing rising costs of living, new research shows that

Innovation - Feb 20

UCalgary researcher advances new well cleanup technology

Innovation

Electrokinetic research backed by ERA and industry partners targets salts and hydrocarbons in Alberta soils Across Alberta, roughly 740,000 abandoned oil and gas wells have left behind elevated salt concentrations that can threaten agriculture and groundwater.

Health - Mar 18

Young cancer patients set Canada’s top research priorities

Health

UCalgary researchers co-lead study with the community to find out what adolescents and young adults want scientists working on Researchers at the University of Calgary have developed 10 priorities for working with young people facing cancer.

Politics - Mar 11

In a politicized world, UCalgary turns to science diplomacy

A campus workshop highlighted how research across disciplines can inform foreign policy, counter misinformation, and address complex global issues.

Health - Mar 11

Research guides response to unprecedented 2023 E. coli outbreak affecting Calgary kids

Health

Co-ordinated, collaborative evidence-based care resulted in fewer kids getting serious complications Research conducted by University of Calgary scientists informed care when suddenly hundreds of children were sick from exposure to a severe strain of E. coli .

Economics - Mar 5

Haskayne Business Exchange offers key insights on AI’s impact on investing and Alberta energy

Economics

Artificial intelligence effects examined in fifth dynamic forum featuring UCalgary research and business leaders With AI evolving faster than the rules that guide it, both investors and provinces are navigating a landscape of high potential and high risk.

Health - Mar 3

UCVM graduate student awarded North American Residency in Veterinary Parasitology

Health

Muhammad Bilal becomes one of six residents of the National Centre for Veterinary Parasitology, combining PhD research, clinical training and board certification

Sport - Feb 20

When the hit is just the beginning

UCalgary concussion expert Kathryn Schneider is helping athletes heal faster by treating more than just the brain.

Facebook for wildlife? Study shows social networking key to survival for female red deer

Social Sciences

UCalgary scientist says research could be used for conservation and herd management Strong social networking plays an important role in human relationships.