60 years of impact – and we’re just getting started
What began as a bold vision has grown over six decades into a place that helps shape what’s next for Canada and the world.
Start Something.
¶¶ÒõAPPµ¼º½ is a place to start something—a career, a company, a new cure, or a new skill. We’re Canada’s entrepreneurial university. Join us!
¶¶ÒõAPPµ¼º½ receives federal funding for genomics research
Investment supports commercialization and adoption through Genomics Application Partnership Program
¶¶ÒõAPPµ¼º½ initiates academic program to educate physicians on the front line of care in areas of geopolitical crisis
Humanitarian fellowship welcomes its first fellow from Ukraine
From PhD to R&D: Chemist Tracy Lohr’s journey from the lab to industry
Distinguished Alumni Lecture: Alum shares inspirational journey and lessons learned going from academia to Shell scientist
From entrepreneurship to impact: Hunter family named 2026 Inspiring Business Leader
Award from Haskayne School of Business and Calgary Chamber of Commerce recognizes a legacy of leadership
Why ¶¶ÒõAPPµ¼º½?
We've been ranked amongst the world's top universities and we've done it by pushing our limits, challenging ourselves to do better, and seeking knowledge – wherever that journey takes us.
¶¶ÒõAPPµ¼º½ ranked in the Top 5 Academic All-Canadian student-athletes
University of Calgary Strategies
Learn more about our institutional strategies that have ameliorated obstacles and fostered greater equity, diversity, and inclusion for our students, researchers, staff and community both on and off campus.