Faculty of Science
We're mobilizing scientific knowledge with the goal of making positive change for our community and the world.
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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UCalgary's most-read research news of 2025
In a year that saw the University of Calgary officially become a Top 5 research university, discoveries at UCalgary described how ancient humans survived extreme climates, what causes a mysterious white patch alongside northern lights, the subtle effects of the sounds in modern health-care clinics, and more
Robert Thirsk: Finding space science, exploration at UCalgary event
Astronaut Robert Thirsk returns to his alma matter for afternoon of discovery
Investment from Environmental Damages Fund sets stage for bull trout’s comeback
Scientists, Indigenous communities to safeguard Alberta’s provincial fish from uncertain future
Students power local impact at Experience Ventures Solutions Lab finale
Buy Canadian innovations focus of this year's program
Hack4Health Hackathon challenges students to design solutions for health systems
Interdisciplinary initiative offers insight into the power of artificial intelligence for collaborative work
UCalgary student hones multidisciplinary skills with Space Remote Sensing Lab
Scientists, engineers work together to study the near-Earth space environment
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Winter blesses us with wonderful night-sky viewing
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Geminid meteor shower
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Astronaut Robert Thirsk on aliens, inspiration and life in space
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