Faculty of Science
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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.
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Lastest News
Rethinking how we understand Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
Dr. Tamara Bodnar receives Killam Memorial Emerging Leader Chair for her community-engaged research
First XPRIZE Canada Hub at UCalgary cohort puts academic expertise to work on global challenges
How hands-on experience, mentorship and new perspectives help take learning beyond the classroom and lab
Big ideas on making quantum computers smaller
University of Calgary researcher lays out framework for drastically reducing the size of a quantum system
The next generation of research leaders
Meet the 18 PhD students recognized as UCalgary’s 2026 Killam Scholars and discover the research earning them one of the university’s most prestigious graduate awards
Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment celebrates its rock stars
Two UCalgary researchers awarded inaugural Top 50 Under 50 from leading geoscience associations in North America
Living in our new digital world: How researchers stay ahead of cybercriminals
Innovative ideas and public awareness fuel academic and research efforts across campus
In the Media
In the News Smithsonian Magazine
Five Discoveries That Changed Our Understanding of T. Rex Forever, From Warm Blood to Lips
In the News Calgary Eyeopener
New developments in studying neutrinos are allowing scientists to peer further into the cosmos
In the News Yahoo News