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
GRADnews
UCalgary’s Indigenous Graduate Award Competition marked another milestone year, awarding over $900,000 to 70 Indigenous graduate students. With record applications and support from the Graduate Leaders Circle (GLC) and the Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) program, the awards continue to strengthen access and mentorship for Indigenous scholars.
Latest graduate news
A New Way to Make an Impact With USpark
This Giving Day, recent UCalgary graduates can take part in a new way. Through USpark, recent alumni can direct $25 of university funding toward the areas that matter most to them, with no personal donation required.
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.
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