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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Indigenous Strategy awards nearly $50,000 to community-led grant projects

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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Beakerhead 2018: Photo highlights of UCalgary's participation in annual smash-up of art, science and engineering

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Strange true story of world's largest gecko sparks novel about 'evil event'

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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Faculty of Science researchers identify genes, biological pathways involved in microbes’ toxicity and resistance to the metal

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Silver’s popularity as a bacteria killer has led to companies embedding tiny, nano-sized silver particles in running shirts, underwear, socks, shoe insoles, food cutting boards, toothbrushes and an expanding array of other "antibacterial" consumer goods. But there is concern that these growing non-medical applications could lead to some bacterial strains becoming resistant to silver and other antimicrobial metals, says Natalie Gugala, a PhD student in Ray Turner’s lab at the University of Calgary.

Scientists seek a deeper understanding of how silver kills bacteria

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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Do local good: United Way 2018 campaign kicks off today

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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Three ways to flourish on campus Oct. 9-12: Take a mental health minute and build resiliency at UFlourish

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In the News: Comptuer Science Event

Register now for the Oct. 11th Diversity Dialogue Luncheon, in Celebration of Ada Lovelace Day

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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Students can discover great study abroad opportunities at Go Global Day Sept. 25

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In the News: UCalgary UToday

Book examines water, a precious resource, and its future impacts

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