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2026 Killam Awards underscores excellence supporting student research
UCalgary faculty recognized for mentorship and graduate supervision
The next generation of research leaders
Meet the 18 PhD students recognized as UCalgary’s 2026 Killam Scholars and discover the research earning them one of the university’s most prestigious graduate awards
University powers up new hub for electricity research and collaboration
New centre will connect research, policy and practice to help shape reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems
New faculty for fall 2026 - update
The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures adds two assistant professors
Built For What Comes Next
Vision for new stadium on campus is about more than a place to play. For generations of Dinos alumni, it’s a chance to give the teams they helped build a new home.
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
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Arts researchers are collaborators, bold innovators and creative practitioners.
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Arts students enjoy active inquiry, creative-based learning, and early research opportunities
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