4 h. ago What to do to prevent a coyote attack if you cross paths with one

Coyotes rarely attack due to predatory behaviour, says University of Calgary expert

Events

32 h. ago Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars – more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life. But Ben Tutolo from the University of Calgary jokingly says the only downside is he lost out in the office […]

Transport

53 h. ago University of Calgary researchers helping stroke patients regain their ability to speak

Research being done at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute is offering hope for stroke patients with aphasia, which can rob them of their ability to speak.

Society

53 h. ago Calgary Dinos tap accomplished coach Sarah Besselink to lead women's basketball program

Sarah Besselink has been appointed head coach of the University of Calgary Dinos women’s basketball program. Besselink becomes the ninth head coach in program history. She joins the Dinos from the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, where she spent five seasons on the coaching staff, including four as lead assistant coach. She has also worked in […]

Sport

7 d. ago U of C downtown expansion into former Nexen Building called 'win for Calgary's future'

'Students that are going to be moving in here early next year are going to be blown away at the opportunities they have,' said Mayor Jyoti Gondek

Other

7 d. ago Toronto nurse practitioner researching and treating pain in kids wins Gairdner Award

A nurse practitioner whose research at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is dedicated to helping children and teens manage pain has won a Gairdner Award.

Society

7 d. ago Top U SPORTS scorer DJ Jackson among Calgary Surge draft picks

The Calgary Surge have selected three players in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League draft. With the sixth pick in the first round, the Calgary Surge selected DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University. The 6-foot-4 guard from Mississauga, Ontario, had a standout 2024 season, earning Atlantic University Sport Most Valuable Player and AUS First […]

Sport

8 d. ago Nate Petrone, Gabriela Cross named Calgary Dinos Athletes of the Year

National athletes of the year Gabriela Cross and Nate Petrone were named the 2024-25 University of Calgary Athletes of the Year to headline an outstanding night of celebration at the 57th annual Night of the Dino awards gala Wednesday in the Jack Simpson Gym. In addition to the Dr. Dennis Kadatz Athlete of the Year […]

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1 week ago New U of C research clinic streamlines diagnoses for patients with shoulder injuries

'The clinical question is, can a physician make a diagnosis online?'

Science

3 w. ago Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30

A University of Calgary paleontologist is part of a discovery of a new species of dinosaur with 30-centimetre-long claws found in a Mongolian desert. Darla Zelenitsky, an associate professor in the school’s faculty of science, says the remains of the therizinosaur were found in the Gobi desert in 2012 during the construction of a water […]

Culture

3 w. ago University of Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30

Darla Zelenitsky says the remains of the therizinosaur were found in the Gobi desert in 2012 during the construction of a water pipeline.

Society

3 w. ago ‘TV is becoming niche’: Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

Canadians are increasingly opting to watch TV through paid streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney Plus despite the prices of those services continuing to rise. An annual report released Monday by Convergence Research suggests the introduction of ad-supported basic plans have helped keep momentum going for streamers in the battle against traditional cable and […]

Economics

4 w. ago Quantum technology gets space for global discussion in Calgary

How could quantum technology impact how we live? The University of Calgary is launching an initiative that will have specialists from different fields gather and study the implications of quantum technology. The effort is a collaboration between the university, the province and Mphasis, the initiative’s first industry partner. The partnership has allowed the university to […]

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4 w. ago Misinformation isn’t just an online problem — it’s a public health crisis

Earlier this month, more than 350 Albertans gathered at the Red and White Club in Calgary for a town hall on health misinformation, hosted by the O’Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary and its partners. We expected a lively discussion, but were met with more than 250 audience questions — many […]

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