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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.
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.
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Josiah Lansang first UCalgary computer scientist accepted into two different national health training programs
‘There's a huge gap in the research that I can help patch’
UCalgary to welcome more students on campus thanks to provincial investment
Nine high-demand programs to expand by more than 1,600 seats over the next several years
Chemistry graduate student wins Fulbright Canada Scholarship
What, like it’s hard? PhD student Alexandra Hankins heads to Harvard University for her eight-month exchange
Schulich Leader Scholarships: UCalgary welcomes six promising young talents in STEM
Ready to change the world, these Schulich leaders have chosen the University of Calgary for their undergraduate studies
Students' Union names university's top teachers
These are the 2026 Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award winners
From the Q Centre to Queerposium, student-led community is shaping Pride at UCalgary
From peer support to faculty-based clubs and a new research hub, students are creating year-round spaces for connection, visibility and belonging
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Alberta commits more funding to post-secondary programs
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