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UCalgary does research that changes the world.

Our scholars are making a positive impact in your community. 

UCalgary is on a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our communities.

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Research at UCalgary

The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national and international communities.

The University of Calgary’s remarkable trajectory is the result of our dedication to innovation, community-engaged scholarship and research impact. Academic excellence, knowledge creation and transdisciplinary scholarship fuel our researchers’ pursuit of solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. Ahead of Tomorrow is the university's strategic plan that shapes our journey toward 2030, to maximize research impact and become a #1 University in U15 by research revenue per scholar.

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We conduct research that changes the world.

UCalgary believes in thinking creatively and courageously, and in doing research that has a positive impact on our communities at home and around the world. Our scholars conduct research studies and clinical trials in a vast range of disciplines, from MRIs to understand childhood brain development, to online surveys that help us understand how people interact on social media.

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Research News

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New UCalgary partnership bridges gaps in crisis care

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Milestone in quantum sensing: A prototype quantum optical microscope

UCalgary researcher Shabir Barzanjeh leads collaborative microscope project, delivering high-resolution images under ultra-low light

Mobilizing Knowledge for Impact: New web series launches for 2025

Learn tangible skills and explore activities to mobilize research

UCalgary-developed technology enables 85-per-cent reduction in blood infection diagnosis times

Research investments critical as Rapid Infection Diagnostics bridges the gap between academic innovation and real-world implementation

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