Life Lessons From a Visionary Medical Philanthropist
On the 10-year anniversary of his transformative gift to UCalgary, Geoff Cumming shines a light on the people and places that have moved him to spark change.
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Into the Latin American Artifact Collection
Mesoamerican archeologist Elizabeth Paris shares some of her favourite artifacts from the Glenbow Museum Collections in the Department of Anthropology and Archeology
Designing Optimal Workspaces for All Kinds of Brains
An expert on inclusive environmental design says creating mind-friendly work environments can increase focus, reasoning, and executive functioning, like planning and prioritizing, especially for neurodivergent employees.
Law, Leadership and Legacy
A respected leader and educator, Dr. Ian Holloway will soon step down from his position as dean of the Faculty of Law, leaving an extraordinary legacy of institutional change and influence on legal practice in Canada
Home is at the Heart of Neonatal Intensive Care
A new model of care for Alberta’s youngest patients elevates family-integrated care — and accelerates the journey home for healthy preterm babies
Peak Wisdom for Hiking This Season
A hiking expert with UCalgary’s Outdoor Centre shares advice for staying safe, having fun and learning more during your hiking experiences this season.
Beyond Fingerprints and Faces – Who Really Knows Us?
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence and deep learning have advanced the way human identity can be analyzed. But, amidst the marvels of technological advancement and the risks that come with that, we must ask ourselves: How do we keep our identity safe?
10 Questions with astrophysicist Phil Langill
What can we learn from solar eclipses? Should we be worried that the sun will turn into a black hole? How can we measure how far away a star is from Earth? To infinity and beyond, Dr. Phil Langill digs into the great wonders of the universe.
A Prescription for Female Fitness
Physical fitness is important in every decade of our lives, but new research shows it may be the optimal prescription — particularly for women — to delay the onset of dementia.
7 Reasons to Visit the Little Red Reading House and Learn About Literacy
Gifted to UCalgary in 2023, the Little Red Reading House is Calgary’s magical hidden gem for children and families. When you visit, you set more than just your own child on the path to early literacy.
This is Your Brain on Pregnancy
A world-renowned expert on mental health and pregnancy is set to release a new book that debunks myths around motherhood and mental health while placing knowledge and tools for brain health in the hands of women.