The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation within Alberta (including Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).
The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”
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PLANT AND ANIMAL HEALTH
One of Canada’s top plant science teams working with microbiologists, insect experts and soil scientists to combat infection and improve production of crops and livestock.
FRESH WATER PROTECTION
Geo-scientists and ecologists study Western Canada’s water systems, monitoring snowpack and river levels to predict flooding and conserve water.
LAND MANAGEMENT AND BIODIVERSITY
Researchers collaborate with farmers and councils to optimize cropland decisions and study agricultural impacts on wildlife and ecosystems.
The Science District will create an Agriculture and Plant Genomics research area, leveraging UCalgary’s expertise in agriculture research and collaboration. New facilities and renovations will unite biology, ecology, chemistry, geology, and more to address key agriculture issues.
Climate-controlled bays to grow thousands of plants under various conditions, including droughts and floods.
A teaching lab integrated for hands-on learning and research.
State-of-the-art technology to accelerate plant science through robotic automation, and artificial intelligence for rapid identification and classification of plant traits.
We need $10 million in philanthropic support to advance research in precision agriculture, technology and sustainability.