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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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‘Big, big problem’ to be tackled with $5.8M award to UCalgary researchers
Dr. Joe Harrison says new Canadian Centre for Biofilm Research will work to find new ways to beat drug-resistant infections
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UCalgary celebrates World Water Day and emphasizes the importance of equal voices in inclusive and sustainable solutions
Join us on March 22 at TELUS Spark for a full day of programming
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UCalgary researcher Shabir Barzanjeh awarded Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship to advance Canada’s quantum future
Prestigious national award recognizes research excellence and discovery
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UCalgary co-hosts finale of Universities Canada's climate initiative
Transdisciplinary Building Resilient Futures event marks culmination of three years of dialogue on driving change, in collaboration with the Sustainability in Higher Education Across Canada network
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Celebrate 60 years of UCalgary
UCalgary is turning 60 and you are invited to the party! Join us on-campus on Saturday, Apr. 11 for Community Day and enjoy free events, food, music, games and prizes. Everyone is welcome; experience some nostalgia with trivia at the Den, take a walk down memory lane with a campus tour and so much more.
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When Robots Become Real
From engineering labs to policy debates, UCalgary experts explore just a few of the ethical and societal questions that emerge when AI systems take physical form.