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Unlocking the secrets of the opium poppy

University of Calgary researchers discover codeine and morphine genes, opening door to alternate methods of producing these effective painkillers.

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Biomedical Engineering: improving the quality of life


The University of Calgary has built one of the strongest and most comprehensive biomedical engineering programs in Canada for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students. Over the past five years we have tripled the number of researchers in the biomedical field with more than 100 researchers distributed acoss six faculties.

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Research in Action

Greenhouse gas storage capacity not a problem

Study shows huge amount of Alberta's emissions can be stored underground.

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Bringing bison back

A new study says much work remains to restore American bison to their original range.

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Look up!

Inspired by the spirit of the Vancouver Olympics – let’s celebrate our own best and brightest. Read more

Dr. Gayla Rogers

Teaching. Research. Return to Community.

Dr. Gayla Rogers, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, has been a part of the University of Calgary since 1978 when she began teaching part-time. In 1998, she became the Faculty’s first female dean. Read more

Events and Dates

March 18—20

Mainstage Dance 2010
This year’s performance brings students together with four professional choreographers.

March 20

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Open House
Saturn will be at its closest and this is the best time of year to observe the ringed planet.

March 23, 24 & 25

Information Evenings for Students and Parents
Information Evenings for Students and Parents is your chance to get all of your questions answered in a personal and interactive setting.

March 25

Water for Life 2010 Conference
Water management and the implications of water issues around the world.

March 17

Green Eggs and Ham Sustainability Breakfast
This educational seminar will be hosted at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce; a hot breakfast will be served.

Arctic Change Series: Life in an Acid Soup
Imagine an ocean so acidic, most marine life can’t survive.

Jihad of the West: Alienation, Integration & Identity

March 19

iS2 Informations Session

The Coming Out Monologues
A night of celebrating all identities with monologues from across the LGBTQ spectrum.

March 22

UCI Speaker Series: Climate Wars
Gwynne Dyer looks how nations will behave when global warming really strikes home. Badly, of course ... but the game is not yet lost.

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U of C's 8th President

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U of C's 12th Chancellor

U of C's 12th Chancellor