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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.
Learn more about what makes our faculty shine.
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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
Research shows wolverine populations affected by recreation, roads
UCalgary scientists work with partners to research density across western Alberta and eastern British Columbia
University names 15 new research excellence chairs across seven disciplines
UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs program builds capacity and provides leadership for strategic and transdisciplinary research initiatives
Stephen Herrero wrote the book on bear attacks — his legacy doesn’t end there
‘It was a privilege.’ Retired UCalgary professor’s work inspired a generation of biologists and led to changes in bear management
Josiah Lansang first UCalgary computer scientist accepted into two different national health training programs
‘There's a huge gap in the research that I can help patch’
UCalgary to welcome more students on campus thanks to provincial investment
Nine high-demand programs to expand by more than 1,600 seats over the next several years
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Calgary researchers hunt for a new ivermectin among four billion compounds
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