Say hello to Canada's youngest top research university.
UCalgary is the No. 1 startup creator among research institutions in Canada for the 3rd year running. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $545.3 million in 2022-23 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Our institution is transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $545.3 million in 2022-23 – 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.
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)
Research Impact Stories
UCalgary students create VR mental health platform to enhance accessibility to treatment
Six students across campus come together to develop novel health-care solution
UCalgary research receives over $78M in funding as part of federal investment
New chairholders, innovation grants, R&D collaborations and more included in announcement
What does a courageous practice look like? A Q-and-A with Enid Lee
Anti-racist educator and keynote shares about her upcoming talk at Conference for Post-secondary Learning and Teaching
What’s a radical mental health doula? Glad you asked
UCalgary research pilot project studies impact of specialized doulas and seeks participants
New Aerospace Innovation Hub launches in Calgary, propelling industry forward
Hub uses $3.9M investment, industry partnerships to revolutionize aerospace innovation
Classic Pac-Man video game helps explain nationally recognized arthritis research
2 UCalgary scientists honoured by Arthritis Society Canada for innovations supporting osteoarthritis treatment
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.