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Jun 12
In celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day, UCalgary and @HeritageParkYYC invite you to the 11th annual Campfire Chats. On June 20 join us as we honour the Indigenous Peoples of Canada through musical storytelling. Register: bit.ly/3QezXZ6
Campfire Chats - June 20, 2026.

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Water researchers strengthen Canada’s water forecasting in a changing climate bit.ly/3S2zQjY @SchulichENGG
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UCalgary founders take the next step at @HunterHubYYC's Start Something Summit bit.ly/4dXhBoA
Maxwell Shedd presenting for Apex Systems at Platform Calgary.

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New study from UCalgary sociologists finds that loneliness, while having decreased since the pandemic years, is still high among older Alberta adults bit.ly/4ea9DbX @UCalgaryArts
Elderly woman looking out a window.

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Marijuana-fuelled ‘munchies’ – animals get them too: New study is helping scientists understand the mechanics of why cannabis stimulates appetite, research that may help people with appetite loss bit.ly/3SwyI8g @HotchkissBrain
Dr. Matthew Hill.

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As Global Energy Show comes to a close, President Ed McCauley highlights the prominent role UCalgary has played to help drive Canada's energy leadership bit.ly/4vwhWEy @energy_show
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Snyder Institute launches new Award for Research Excellence, celebrating innovation, mentorship and inclusion in science bit.ly/4a9ULYH @SnyderInstitute
Daiana Alvarez Olmedo, Jeanne Marrazzo.

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Six UCalgary researchers named 2026-27 Parex Fellows. Fellowships have been awarded annually since 2019 when a generous $3.24-million endowment was established by alum Wayne Foo bit.ly/4apzr1d @ucalgaryscience @UCalgaryMed @ucalgarynursing @UCalgaryEduc
From left: Joe Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Shelley Cameron, Ian Zapfesmith, Wayne Foo, Ina Dobrinski, Soroush Sabbaghan, and Troy Pederson

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Critical minerals are key for our energy future, but also have applications in advanced manufacturing, defence, and strategic infrastructure. @UCalgaryLaw's Dr. Elizabeth Steyn discusses the importance of policy and regulation for critical minerals. @energy_show
Dr. Elizabeth Steyn.

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Embedded in Energy: Exploring UCalgary’s role in Alberta’s energy industry, from its history and impact to the opportunities ahead bit.ly/4vwhWEy @SchulichENGG
Schulich School of Engineering researchers focusing on energy.

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Video game helps neurodivergent students succeed and thrive in post-secondary education bit.ly/4eqTBdD @UCalgaryEduc
Richard Zhao says GEARS is tailored to neurodiverse learners.

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UCalgary researchers strengthening the data-to-policy pipeline for children with ADHD and autism bit.ly/4dXnUbO @uofcknes
Christiane Roth's research aims to improve services for autistic and ADHD children and youth through evidence-based policy recommendations.

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UCalgary nursing grads choose rural health care, finding work across the province bit.ly/3Sdjg0J @ucalgarynursing
Chantal Ratté, Kayla Jacobson, Jacqueline Stefanko, Edith Fangda Epse Atemboh, Zainab Yesufu, Hope Morgan, Jen Klemchuk, Tyra Smith.

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Agriculture leaders push to recognize food security as part of Canada's national security agenda bit.ly/3SbuG53
Workshop participants exchange ideas during one of several focus group sessions at the summit.

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UCalgary researcher Dr. Blake Shaffer explores electricity markets and systems across North America to understand the demand flexibility of utilities to meet producer and consumer needs bit.ly/4u27VhO @UCalgaryArts @energy_show
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Transformative Talent Internship takes engineering student from theory to timber bit.ly/4uGLwYb @SchulichENGG
Uthsash “Story” Saha.

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President’s Award for Excellence in Student Leadership 2026 honours advocacy, innovation and collaboration bit.ly/3Q2duOS
Muhammad Faeez Ansari, Tracy Dinh, Douye Igoniderigha, Sunand Kannappan.

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Chancellor Jon Cornish, CFA @jonnycornish offers words of courage and clarity to the Spring Class of 2026 as they cross the stage and step into what’s next.
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Watch the @HunterHubYYC's top teams take the stage at @PlatformCalgary and compete live for $40,000 in prizes on June 5. Part live competition, part innovation showcase, part community gathering — Calgary’s next wave of changemakers step forward. Register: bit.ly/4x7Pmv5
Start Something Summit: June 5, 2026.

ALT Start Something Summit: June 5, 2026.
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UCalgary President Ed McCauley addresses the Class of 2026 as Spring Convocation begins.
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