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Faculty of Science

We're mobilizing scientific knowledge with the goal of making positive change for our community and the world. 

50 Years of Faculty of Science Stories

The University of Calgary is 60 years old! Ten years later, the Faculty of Science was established. Join us as we look back to celebrate the developments and breakthroughs from our 50-year journey.  


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Some years sparkle, some years shine. For this faculty of science, 2024 was a full-on fireworks display – one of the best years on record. In 2025, we continue to move boldly forward by designing the new science building, expanding groundbreaking research, and graduating more skilled talent – in short, getting science done in a way that drives Alberta’s future. 


Learn more about what makes our faculty shine. 
 

Join us at Up & Atom!

Get ready for "Up & Atom," the Faculty of Science’s year-end wellness event, co-led by our Science Ambassadors. 

Designed to help students unwind and recharge before exams, this popular 4-hour drop-in event offers Science students a fun, welcoming space to de-stress and celebrate the end of term.

Date:  Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Time: 11:00am - 3:00 pm

Location: MacHall A/B

Up&Atom

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