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50 Years of Faculty of Science Stories
The University of Calgary is 60 years old! 10 years after its founding, the Faculty of Science was established. Join us as we look back to celebrate the developments and breakthroughs from our 50-year journey.
Over the past year, the Faculty of Science has strengthened partnerships, advanced student success and continued to evolve in response to the needs of our communities and employers. By bringing people together around shared challenges and opportunities, we are helping build a stronger future for Alberta and beyond.
Learn more about the people, partnerships and progress driving our faculty forward.
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‘Not a valid assumption’: Climate policy overestimates shift to alternate materials
UCalgary research finds real-world substitution is 90 per cent lower than assumed
Bringing back Beakerhead with Petri Dish and the Seven Wonders of Science
A bug zoo, fossil excavations and a science escape room are all part of a love letter to science
Where ideas take off: Innovation Week 2026
UCalgary returns as presenting sponsor Nov. 2 to 5, helping turn bold ideas into new discoveries, ventures and opportunities
All Netted Together revisits scientific theory that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth
Exhibition draws upon rare materials in newly acquired D. Hall Darwin-Wallace Collection
UCalgary alum and honorary doctorate recipient addresses a nature-positive future
Well-known conservationist Harvey Locke takes the stage as part of EARTHx lecture series
From punch-cards computing in the ‘70s to overseeing 20 space missions for NASA
UCalgary computer science alum Maria So retires after an illustrious, inspiring career
In the Media
In the News Smithsonian Magazine
This Ancient Animal Looked Like a Platypus-Otter Hybrid
In the News ABP Daily
Research project aims to stay ahead of roundworm resistance in cattle
In the News CTV News
‘It’s just one world’: Alberta-born astronaut reflects on life aboard space station
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