đź“Ł NEW Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs Launch at @UCalgary !
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is excited to announce the launch of new Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs. These programs are designed for students from diverse backgrounds who are eager to tackle real-world problems and develop skills that transcend the traditional boundaries of a single discipline.
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Closure notice: May 18, 2026
Please note that the FGS office and University will be closed for the long weekend on Monday, May 18, 2026. We will reopen Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m.
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From student stories and funding opportunities to events, resources and insights into graduate student life, GRADexplorer helps you stay informed as you explore what your future at UCalgary could look like.
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Last call for @ucalgary graduate students.
Tomorrow is the final day to apply for the 2026 Cannon Lachapelle Award in Entrepreneurial Thinking.
This award recognizes innovative, entrepreneurial and impact-driven graduate work across disciplines, with one of five awards of $30,000 available.
Click the link in our bio and submit your Notice of Intent before 11:59 p.m. MT tomorrow night.
Pain shapes daily life, long before it ever reaches a chart, a form, or a diagnosis. Cara Nania’s doctoral research begins there, with the experiences that are most often missed.
Cara Nania, BA’19, MSc’23, is a third-year PhD student in @werklundschool at the @ucalgary and a 2025 Killam Scholar. Her research focuses on pain and mental health in youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), an area that remains underexplored despite its widespread impact.
While much attention has focused on cognitive and behavioural outcomes, Cara is addressing what has been left behind. “Significantly less attention has been paid to the experience of physical health symptoms, particularly pain,” she explains.
Supported by UCalgary’s strong research culture and interdisciplinary training, Cara’s work is building a more complete understanding of health and well-being for youth with FASD, with the goal of improving how pain is recognized and treated in practice.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 Cannon Lachapelle Award in Entrepreneurial Thinking.
If your research at @ucalgary reflects creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, this is your opportunity.
One of five $30,000 awards available. Submit your Notice of Intent by 11:59 p.m. MT on May 13, 2026.
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Friendly Reminder: May 12, 2026, is the deadline for Spring intersession term tuition and fees payment.
Don't let the deadline sneak up on you! Take a moment to ensure everything is sorted and taken care of.
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Paula Brandt, a @ucalgarymed graduate student, recently won first place at the @ucalgary 2026 3MT Finals and will be competing at the 3MT Western Regional Competition on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the University of Regina.
Tune in to the live stream at 7 p.m. MT through the link in our bio and don't forget to cast your vote for Paula for the People's Choice award!
A graduate degree is just the beginning.
Graduate school at @UCalgary is about more than research and coursework. It is also about helping you build professional skills, gain practical experience and grow your confidence for what comes next.
With a range of professional development opportunities, graduate students can prepare for what comes next while growing as scholars, professionals and communicators.
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The 2026 @UCalgary Three Minute Thesis competition challenged graduate students to distill their research into its most essential form and deliver it with impact.
This year’s winners representing @ucalgarymed and @ucalgaryarts did more than present, they connected. They showed how complex topics can become accessible, meaningful and memorable in just minutes.
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What does transdisciplinary graduate study look like in practice? At @ucalgary , it means pursuing research across boundaries, learning from different perspectives and engaging with complex real-world challenges.
One year in, students in the inaugural Transdisciplinary Graduate cohort are reflecting on how the program has shaped their thinking, deepened their research and opened up new ways of approaching the questions that matter most.
Read the full story through the link in our bio.
Friendly Reminder: April 30, 2026, is the last day for both thesis-based and course-based students to complete their requirements for @ucalgary Spring Convocation.
Thesis-based students, submit your forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and your thesis to The Vault. Course-based students, ensure all degree requirements are completed.
Unsure about the graduation application process? Click the link in our bio for more information.
