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Revitalizing a world-class innovation hub in NW Calgary. Supporting @UCalgary's innovation agenda. Formerly University Research Park. #UIQyyc #UIQcalgary

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@UCalgaryJul 22
How UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem and @HaskayneSchool's CDL-Rockies fostered Hyperlume’s journey bit.ly/4wfaCOp
Hyperlume co-founders Hossein Fariborzi and Mohsen Asad.

ALT Hyperlume co-founders Hossein Fariborzi and Mohsen Asad.

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@UCalgaryMay 27
Innovation Catalyst Grant supports seven new science-based service and product startups at UCalgary bit.ly/4uAP4Ld @InnovateCalgary
Cohorts 3 and 4 at the pan-provincial Innovation Catalyst Grant roundtable.

ALT Cohorts 3 and 4 at the pan-provincial Innovation Catalyst Grant roundtable.

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@UCalgaryMay 25
Innovation requires strong partnerships. Join FutureFWD to meet researchers and start ups exploring how science becomes real world impact. Register: bit.ly/3GHbV3N @ucalgaryalumni @HunterHubYYC @InnovateCalgary
FutureFWD event: June 2, 1pm

ALT FutureFWD event: June 2, 1pm

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@UCalgaryMay 11
During Canadian Innovation Week, we’re proud to celebrate the news that UCalgary has joined the national Quantum Co-laboratory, a partnership that will strengthen Canada’s leadership in quantum science and technology bit.ly/432Bynr
Quantum graphic.

ALT Quantum graphic.

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U Calgary
@UCalgaryApr 29
60 years of change -- and we're just getting started. Happy 60th Birthday, UCalgary!
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Calgary.tech@calgarytechApr 15
New Playbook Aims to Unlock Potential of Social Innovation at Universities in Canada #CalgaryTech calgary.tech/2026/04/15/play…
New Playbook Aims to Unlock Potential of Social Innovation at Universities in Canada - Calgary.Tech

New Playbook Aims to Unlock Potential of Social Innovation at Universities in Canada - Calgary.Tech

Universities hold “significant potential” as catalysts and contributors to solutions that address complex social challenges. This is the stance of Innovate Calgary, which recently launched a “playb...

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U Calgary
@UCalgaryApr 8
President Ed McCauley reflects on 60 years of research, community impact and core values at UCalgary bit.ly/41YOx9a
President Ed McCauley.

ALT President Ed McCauley.

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@UCalgaryMar 24
The Hunter Hub brings together students, founders, and industry leaders through a series of events designed to spark ideas, build skills, and celebrate the progress of program participants. Scroll to featured events list: bit.ly/4bH71j8
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@UCalgaryMar 16
UCalgary's Hunter Hub kicked off its inaugural Start Something weekend. Congrats to first place winner AstroCarbon and the other 10 teams who pitched to a panel of judges, competing for a stake in a $25,000 prize pool bit.ly/4ltOtqZ @HunterHubYYC
The winning Start Something team, from left to right: Alex Titov, Harsh Patil, Vishnu Dhanda, Ennis L., Rajdeep Das, Atlas Herter and Guy Levesque.

ALT The winning Start Something team, from left to right: Alex Titov, Harsh Patil, Vishnu Dhanda, Ennis L., Rajdeep Das, Atlas Herter and Guy Levesque.

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UCalgary Science@ucalgaryscienceMar 12
Join qubit pioneer Dr. Yasu Nakamura, PhD, to learn where quantum computing stands today and what breakthroughs lie ahead. In person and livestream registration options are available. Presented with @calgarylibrary on Tuesday, March 24 Register here: bit.ly/4biYWCb
advertisement for a scientific talk about quantum mechanics. The event is scheduled for March 24th at 7 p.m. at the Calgary Central Library with doors opening at 6 p.m.

ALT advertisement for a scientific talk about quantum mechanics. The event is scheduled for March 24th at 7 p.m. at the Calgary Central Library with doors opening at 6 p.m.

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@UCalgaryMar 10
UCalgary researchers are developing new ways to make canola pods more shatter‑tolerant. They've created canola plants that better withstand wind, hail and other stresses to reduce crop losses, and support farmers.
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@UCalgaryMar 9
Introducing the XPRIZE Canada Hub Fellows Program, a strategic initiative designed to embed emerging postdoctoral leaders directly into high-impact, project-based work at the frontier of global innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/4rS2Asy
XPRIZE Canada Hub.

ALT XPRIZE Canada Hub.

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UCalgary Science@ucalgaryscienceMar 5
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Science Engagement team will unite women in industry to share how their careers have unfolded. This event is open to all students looking to explore future paths in science. Register here: bit.ly/4aZHSQk
Poster graphic advertising Paths Through Science: Voices of Women in Science

ALT Poster graphic advertising Paths Through Science: Voices of Women in Science

Poster graphic advertising Paths Through Science: Voices of Women in Science

ALT Poster graphic advertising Paths Through Science: Voices of Women in Science

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U Calgary
@UCalgaryFeb 26
W21C Research and Innovation Centre celebrates 21 years of redefining health innovation bit.ly/4tVN1BH @W21C
Through Health Everywhere, leading experts in digital health, including drone technology, can meet and collaborate.

ALT Through Health Everywhere, leading experts in digital health, including drone technology, can meet and collaborate.

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@UCalgaryFeb 4
UCalgary has been named one of Time Magazine’s World’s Top Universities of 2026, ranking among the top 100 globally. As one of Canada’s leading startup creators, UCalgary continues to stand out for its strong commitment to research and innovation. bit.ly/49XwLbp
UCalgary ranks 97 in Time Magazine's World’s Top Universities of 2026.

ALT UCalgary ranks 97 in Time Magazine's World’s Top Universities of 2026.

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U Calgary
@UCalgaryJan 20
Have you heard? UCalgary claims top five spot in national research rankings. ucalgary.ca/top-five
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U Calgary
@UCalgaryJan 14
Looking for a safe place to start as an early stage entrepreneur?@HunterHubYYC Business Playbook program provides a low-risk environment to build confidence, validate ideas and connect with mentors bit.ly/3Lq9B41
Sanjeevani Uppal, left, and Tara Linsley. discussing over a laptop iwith bright furniture and decorative screens in the background.

ALT Sanjeevani Uppal, left, and Tara Linsley. discussing over a laptop iwith bright furniture and decorative screens in the background.

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@UCalgaryJan 2
UCalgary's most-read research news of 2025 in a year that saw us officially become a Top 5 research university bit.ly/4poRtWf
Photo 1 (left): Co-authors from Tanzania, Canada, Kenya, Spain, and Germany at Oldupai Gorge. Photo 2: Images of the aurora borealis showing the structured continuum emission. Photo 3: Michael Weiser, left, and Aaron Goodarzi hold one of the toenail clipping collection bags. Photo 4: UCalgary paleontologist Darla Zelenitsky and alum Jared Voris, left, helped identify the dinosaur species using fossils found in Mongolia.

ALT Photo 1 (left): Co-authors from Tanzania, Canada, Kenya, Spain, and Germany at Oldupai Gorge. Photo 2: Images of the aurora borealis showing the structured continuum emission. Photo 3: Michael Weiser, left, and Aaron Goodarzi hold one of the toenail clipping collection bags. Photo 4: UCalgary paleontologist Darla Zelenitsky and alum Jared Voris, left, helped identify the dinosaur species using fossils found in Mongolia.

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@UCalgary22 Dec 2025
qConnect 2025 united more than 250 leaders from business, government, research and investment to accelerate quantum innovation. Discover how Calgary is positioning itself as a global hub for quantum solutions: bit.ly/43PigDa
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@UCalgary18 Dec 2025
Every day, UCalgary researchers, students and partners tackle real-world challenges, from fuelling the energy sector to making groundbreaking discoveries in quantum computing, and beyond. Thanks for making us a top 5 research university in Canada! bit.ly/3YCogvK
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