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60 years of UCalgary

60 years of UCalgary

UCalgary has launched a 60-week storytelling campaign marking the university’s 60th anniversary in 2026. Community members are invited to submit story ideas through the intake form.

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Latest news

New guidelines for treating migraines in emergency departments

UCalgary researcher co-leads review aimed at changing practice in the U.S. and Canada

From Engineering to Encore: Jovanni Sy’s Journey of Reinvention

UCalgary alum’s thesis play with premiere at the Stratford Festival in 2026.

Dinos student-athletes recognized for academic excellence

Faculty of Arts records the highest number of Academic All-Canadians this year

UCalgary student named Rhodes Scholar for work in health equity and global advocacy

Fourth-year psychology student Shafaq Batool will head to Oxford to advance women’s health research and foster systems that empower marginalized communities

Sedimentary DNA Uncovers Deep History of Human-Driven Forest Stewardship

New sedimentary DNA analysis shows ancient hunter-gatherers used fire to manage Central European forests more than 10,000 years ago.

Performance fuels research as festival celebrates the depth, breadth of dance

School of Creative and Performing Arts hosts Movement Research Festival Nov. 20-Dec. 3

In the media

In the News Trevor Tombe, Political Science, in MLI

One Canadian economy? Not quite yet: Trevor Tombe in The Hub

In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, in the National Post

Ivison: Carney’s quandary — political will blocked by bureaucratic won’t

In the News David Wright, History, on CGTN

David Wright on Japanese PM's comments regarding Taiwan

In the News Sabrina Perić, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC News

Do AI data centres have a PR problem? A look inside a ‘sustainable’ high-tech facility

In the News Gillian Petit, Economics, in HighRiverOnline.com

Alberta’s new ADAP program raises concerns over reduced benefits for disabled persons


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