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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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PHOTOS: Visiting the Copernicus Expansion Missions Sea Ice Experiment
University of Calgary leads international research on sea ice and climate change in the High Arctic
Computer scientists use data to improve rock climbing in the Canadian Rockies
The ThreeTopo project lays the groundwork to improve pre-climb planning and on-the-wall decision making
Six UCalgary researchers appointed new Canada Research Chairs
New appointments recognize research excellence across fields, from quantum computing to precision immunotherapy
Global Energy Show 2026: UCalgary’s energy experts shape the conversation
University’s energy innovations and expertise on display for the community
Indigenous Interdisciplinary Land-based Research Space created in Kananaskis Country is first of its kind in Canada
Project receives federal funding to ‘bring life back’ to Barrier Lake Field Station building
UCalgary founders take the next step at Start Something Summit
Hunter Hub’s inaugural event brought together the top program participants to Platform Calgary for a day of pitching and celebration
In the Media
In the News JoyNews (Ghana)
Ghana urged to use data science, AI to solve Ghana’s perennial flooding problem
In the News SaskToday
Canola dials down its own iron uptake during drought, U of C study finds
In the News Smithsonian Magazine
A Sudden Landslide Triggered Alaska’s 2025 ‘Mega-Tsunami.’ Now, Scientists Have Identified Warning Signs to Predict Similar Events
In the News CTV News
Ask an Astronomer: Lunar nuclear reactors, Planet 9 and Artemis II up close
In the News SSBCrack News