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Faculty of Graduate Studies

We take a student-centred approach to create a meaningful graduate student journey.

As a University of Calgary graduate student, you are a part of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). While your teaching faculty provides the home for your research, courses and scholarly activities, we are here to answer your questions, support, guide and empower you in your graduate journey.

Tara L. Beattie

Dean and Vice Provost – Graduate Studies

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GRADnews

What should AI do and for whom? At UCalgary, a dynamic AI and Ethics Conference brought students, scholars and community voices together to tackle the big questions shaping our future. Through bold dialogue and diverse perspectives, the event sparked critical conversations that continue to resonate beyond campus.

Explore the future of ethical AI

Latest graduate news

Faculty of Graduate Studies marks another milestone year for Indigenous Graduate Awards

Seventy Indigenous students received more than $900,000 in combined funding this year, supporting greater access to graduate education at UCalgary

UCalgary’s 2026 Images of Research Competition brings graduate research into focus

The Faculty of Graduate Studies highlights winning images that make research accessible through visual stories

What should AI do and for whom? Graduate College hosts AI and ethics conference

Graduate students, scholars and community members reflect on the human dimensions shaping our AI-powered future

Celebrate 60 years of UCalgary

UCalgary is turning 60 and you are invited to the party! Join us on-campus on Saturday, Apr. 11 for Community Day and enjoy free events, food, music, games and prizes. Everyone is welcome; experience some nostalgia with trivia at the Den, take a walk down memory lane with a campus tour and so much more.

“A rising tide lifts all boats:” at the Forefront of Equity in Health-care

This Black History Month, Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu, founder of the Black Physicians Association of Alberta, reflects on health equity, systems change and the courage to stay the course.

Winter Olympics 2026, here we come!

Meet the UCalgary students, alumni, and Oval-trained athletes who will compete on the world stage in Milano Cortina, Italy


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This Calendar provides important information regarding the regulations of the University and graduate programs.