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Research

Research

Addressing social, economic and environmental sustainability challenges, both locally and globally.

Driving sustainable development through discovery, creativity and innovation

As a global intellectual hub in Canada's most enterprising city, the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà fosters a rich environment for sustainability research. These diverse bodies of work are contributing to enhancing the health and wellbeing of humans and animals, creating more resilient food systems, tackling climate change and creating more accessible, safe and inclusive communities.

United Nations University Hub at UCalgary

United Nations University Hub at UCalgary

The United Nations University (UNU) Hub at UCalgary on Empowering Communities to Adapt to Environmental Change is the world’s first UNU Hub, created in partnership with the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). It is the first Hub to be created by the UNU, a global think tank and part of the UN family of organizations.

One Child Every Child

One Child Every Child

In 2020, UNICEF ranked Canada 30th out of 38 wealthy countries in child health and wellness. We need to do better. To address this, One Child Every Child brings together Indigenous partners, Canada’s child health research institutes, equity-deserving communities, local and national stakeholders as well as global collaborators.

One Health

One Health

One Health uses a transdisciplinary approach to address problems at the intersection of people, animals, and their environments. Transdisciplinary research is conducted by investigators from various branches of knowledge collaborating and using novel, holistic approaches to a common issue.

The Simpson Centre

The Simpson Centre

Canadian agricultural policy research centre focused on socioeconomics, sustainability, and outreach. The Simpson Centre is a locus of Canadian research that strengthens and supports the growth and sustainability of agri-food and agri-business – especially in western Canada.

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)

AINA advances the study of the North American and circumpolar Arctic through the natural and social sciences, the arts and humanities, and to acquire, preserve and disseminate information on the physical, environmental and social conditions in the North.

Urban Alliance

Urban Alliance

A strategic partnership between The City of Calgary and Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, the Urban Alliance provides a framework for leading researchers and City employees to work together to tackle challenges such as transportation, waste reduction, energy and environment, youth crime, homelessness, poverty reduction and creating inclusive communities.

Leveraging strengths and opportunities from curiosity-driven research groups, a refreshed institutional focus and applied sustainability research, UCalgary is striving to empower faculty and students to tackle society's big problems.

Research Groups

Research Groups

UCalgary hosts various institutes, labs and research groups in order to target wicked problems at different scales, responding to critical community needs.

Institutional focus

Institutional Focus

UCalgary's framework for growth identifies four areas of focus - life sciences, energy transformations, city building and exploring digital worlds. These research themes align closely with sustainability while supporting the academic and research plans.

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Applied Sustainability Research

Campus as a Learning Lab

UCalgary using its campus as a lab to test and model innovative sustainability practices, leveraging its research, academic and operational functions.

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Focus on research and scholarship

Our nationally and internationally recognized scholars are tackling sustainability research through priorities outlined in our strategic research themes.

Energy Innovations for Today and Tomorrow

Transforming the energy landscape for a cleaner, more efficient energy future.

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Infections, Inflammation and Chronic Diseases

Finding sustainable solutions to global health concerns.

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Human Dynamics in a Changing World

Developing sustainable, resilient communities and adapting to social ecological change.

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Engineering Solutions for Health

Applying innovative and novel technology to improve healthcare delivery and efficiency.

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New Earth-Space Technologies

Utilizing technology to improve environmental monitoring and inform decision-making.

Brain and Mental Health

Promoting mental health and the connections to environmental, economic and social factors.

Child Health and Wellness

The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is driving science and innovation to transform the health and wellbeing of children and families. Led by the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, top scientists across the campus are partnering with Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, and our community to create a better future for children through research.

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2024 Institutional Sustainability Report

Our annual Institutional Sustainability Report highlights examples of research excellence in UCalgary's efforts to progress all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Â