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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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Innovate Calgary's Aerospace Accelerator Program helps startups take flight
Entrepreneurs building the future of aerospace and defence in Alberta
Prestigious award honours virus researcher
‘What is biology trying to tell us?' asks Ann Gregory, recipient of the Gairdner Early Career Investigator Award
Enchantment with the cosmos: A look back at UCalgary’s quest to study space
Alberta’s varied landscape has provided unique vantage points for scientists over nearly 70 years
W.A. Ranches connects water research with real-world agricultural challenges
UCalgary facility hosts One Health Summer Institute from Aug. 26-28
Clinician-scientist begins career with prestigious honour
Dr. Tammy Ryan receives Gairdner Early Career Investigator award
Future of housing: UCalgary students win prize for systems thinking
Cross-provincial team challenges assumptions about housing, earning a $5,000 prize at Innovation North’s 2026 Systems Innovation Challenge
In the Media
In the News CTV News
Smoke offers unexpected help in fight against B.C. wildfires
In the News Nature
All living things emit a faint glow. Could this light be useful?
In the News Calgary Eyeopener
Can real-world humans make webs like Spiderman?
In the News CNN
Canada's Spotted Lake is a geological wonder
In the News Physics World