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@UCalgary

Official X/Twitter account of the University of Calgary.

 Calgary, Canada
ucalgary.ca
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UCalgary's Alberta Centre for Advanced Diagnostics, led by Dr. Ian Lewis, has become a globally competitive hub dedicated to finding faster, more accurate ways to diagnose serious infections bit.ly/4exCs1y @ucalgaryscience
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Alberta’s clocks are staying put. But what does that mean for sleep? UCalgary's Dr. Michael Antle and psychologist Kyle Dyck explain how light and daily schedules shape sleep, learning and mental health bit.ly/4zYJjJD @UCalgaryArts
UCalgary main campus entrance.

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For 60 years, UCalgary has continued to meet the cancer challenge. Discover how decades of work in cancer research led to the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute bit.ly/4swz64I @Charb_Cancer
Greg Cairncross, Sandy Charbonneau, Arnie Charbonneau, Elizabeth Cannon and Jon Meddings after the Institute naming ceremony in 2014.

ALT Greg Cairncross, Sandy Charbonneau, Arnie Charbonneau, Elizabeth Cannon and Jon Meddings after the Institute naming ceremony in 2014.

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Wayfinding study, led by Drs. Giuseppe Iaria and Ford Burles, confirms traveling to space makes astronauts age faster bit.ly/4yPUGTc @UCalgaryArts
Researchers studied the impact of space flight on astronauts visiting the International Space Station.

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UCalgary to lead research advancing Canada’s hypersonic technology capabilities, supported by funding from the Department of National Defence bit.ly/4iaMk3I @SchulichENGG
Dr. Artem Korobenko.

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Could biological Velcro help explain dangerous blood clots in diabetes? PhD student Paula Brandt’s research explores how a sticky protein could contribute to blood-clot formation in people with type 2 diabetes bit.ly/4ssWXSW
Paula Brandt.

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New Nickle Galleries exhibition includes more than 100 works by and about Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace bit.ly/4kdBJGs @nicklegalleries
All Netted Together exhibition at the Nickle Galleries.

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More than 40 organizations from 16 countries unite to strengthen Arctic observing and knowledge sharing bit.ly/4yH7hIf @UCalgaryArts
Arctic monitoring and research efforts rely on a network of satellites, field stations, vessels and community-based observing programs.

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UCalgary returns as presenting sponsor of Platform Calgary's Innovation Week from Nov. 2 to 5, helping turn bold ideas into new discoveries, ventures and opportunities bit.ly/4jOPqvv
Attendees explore displays at Innovation Week 2025.

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Molecular ecologist, Dr. Charles Xu, is giving junior high and high school teachers an accessible way to introduce students to evolution, wildlife disease and the science happening beyond the lab bit.ly/3Wu83uQ
Dr. Charles Xu.

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Order of the University of Calgary recipient, Dr. Jeffrey Church, announced for fall 2026 convocation bit.ly/4ikx5E3
Dr. Jeffrey Church.

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Seven researchers. Seven wonders. Plenty of reasons to get curious. Meet the UCalgary researchers behind Seven Wonders of Science at @Beakerhead. Register: bit.ly/4s8y3aT @ucalgaryscience
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Schulich researcher, Dr. Laleh Behjat, says ‘fire is at our feet’ as race to build AI data centres rages on bit.ly/4BA854D @SchulichENGG
Dr. Laleh Behjat.

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UCalgary alum, honorary doctorate recipient, and conservationist, Harvey Locke, addresses a nature-positive future at EARTHx lecture series bit.ly/47C7hym @ucalgaryscience
UCalgary alum and 2018 honorary degree recipient Harvey Locke gives a talk at EARTHx on Oct. 13.

ALT UCalgary alum and 2018 honorary degree recipient Harvey Locke gives a talk at EARTHx on Oct. 13.

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UCalgary's Water Institute to tackle crucial water challenges on a local and global scale bit.ly/4jIObxJ
The new Water Institute will connect local and international researchers to tackle global challenges.

ALT The new Water Institute will connect local and international researchers to tackle global challenges.

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Calgary heart specialist Dr. Angela Kealey takes on the Great Canadian Baking Show bit.ly/4ivZxnF @LibinInstitute
Angela Kealey, a contestant for Season 10 of the Great Canadian Baking Show, poses in the baking tent.

ALT Angela Kealey, a contestant for Season 10 of the Great Canadian Baking Show, poses in the baking tent.

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Business professors Dr. Piers Steel and Brent Snider awarded prestigious @KillamTrusts awards for research and teaching bit.ly/47qtX4B @HaskayneSchool
Brent Snider and Piers Steel.

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Finalist teams from across the globe in the $5M XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition were hosted at UCalgary by Quantum City and the @XPRIZE Canada Hub for presentations, keynotes, and conversations focused on translating quantum algorithms into real-world impact.
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When there’s no right answer: Students put decision making to the test at bp Canada Trading Competition bit.ly/4Bn2xdC @HaskayneSchool
Students compete at the bp Canada Trading Competition using the Rotman Interactive Trader (RIT) market simulator.

ALT Students compete at the bp Canada Trading Competition using the Rotman Interactive Trader (RIT) market simulator.

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Startup TNT Summit Pitch Night shows how ideas can move from the university into Calgary’s innovation ecosystem bit.ly/4hYyXDt @HunterHubYYC
Guy Levesque and Zack Storms were emcees for the Startup TNT’s Summit Pitch Night.

ALT Guy Levesque and Zack Storms were emcees for the Startup TNT’s Summit Pitch Night.

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