University of Calgary

Over two billion people suffer from vision impairment, with over 50 per cent of vision loss being preventable. Early detection and diagnosis of vision conditions, for example glaucoma, are treatable with early intervention. Using…

Dr. Prism Schneider and her research team at the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health have secured more than $1.2 million in funds from the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System – Digital Health program…

Ateam of passionate students from the University of Calgary has earned international recognition by participating in the Map the System Global Finals held at the University of Oxford. The competition, organized by Map the System Canada…

The recent wildfires in Canada have cast a global spotlight on the impacts of climate change and deteriorating air quality. In the face of escalating concerns, the hunt is on for clean-energy solutions. Leading this charge is the…

The University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 in a grand convocation ceremony hosted at the St. Regis Doha Hotel on June 14, 2023. Under the patronage of Her Excellency Ms. Buthaina Al…

UCalgary Nursing has been on a journey to address the health-related Calls to Action of the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. In 2017, an Indigenous Initiatives portfolio was established with the intent of…

Ahistoric and transformational $50-million donation to Calgary’s new cancer centre will accelerate research innovations and provide world-leading cancer care and treatment to Calgarians, Albertans and Canadians.With this donation from the…

As women near menopause, they begin to experience fluctuations in estrogen levels, and following menopause, produce less estrogen and progesterone. This causes symptoms related to menopause and may increase the risk for cardiovascular…

Every year, one to two million people in more than 90 countries are infected by a tiny parasite carried by sand flies. Infection by the microscopic-sized Leishmania parasite causes the chronic disease Leishmaniasis. Its effects range from…

Two longtime Elders with the University of Calgary have been recognized by The City of Calgary for their tireless work in improving the lives of countless Calgarians through Indigenization and community engagement.Elders Dr. Reg Crowshoe,…