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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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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
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
University powers up new hub for electricity research and collaboration
New centre will connect research, policy and practice to help shape reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems
11 UCalgary students turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s possibilities
The 2026 Cannon Lachapelle Award recipients are applying entrepreneurial thinking to issues shaping Canada and beyond
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