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Lubicon · 11-23-2018, 11:22 AM

I looked through the threads and didn’t find one specific to Calgary’s economy, or post secondary scene which may have been more appropriate but this also falls under science so it’s going here. This thread had typically focused on ‘big picture’ science topics that are either general in scope or happen far from here. There are however significant science related events that routinely occur in our back yard and I think we should take the opportunity to brag a little about ourselves.

There have been three events in the past few weeks at the University of Calgary that are newsworthy:
1. Glenbow museum is moving its entire library and archives to the University where the new Glenbow Western Research Centre will be established. This will ‘elevate the University of Calgary’s Libraries and Cultural Resources, providing enhanced engagement with teaching, research and public interest in Western Canada’.
2. The Province of Alberta is transferring ownership of its lands and buildings at University Research Park across the road from UCalgary to the University. This should help the University in its longer term goal of improving its ranking among Canadian and international schools.
3. The NFL has provided a grant to the Dept of Kinesiology for a major study in youth concussions. It is the only university on Calgary to receive this funding and one of 12 universities in total.

I’ve mentioned this in the Olympics bid thread when it was questioned what benefits Calgary would ever receive from the Games once they were over. This is a great example of one such benefit. UCalgary has a pretty good Kinesiology Department from my understanding, and much of it has developed as a result of elite athletes training here (speed skating, sliding centre, Hockey Canada etc.) in the facilities we have as a result of the 88 Olympics.

Anyway, just thought I would share three local stories that showcase some of the scientific events happening in our own backyard.

Links here for reference:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue...ric-initiative

https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue...-research-park

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...ssion-research

11-23-2018, 11:22 AM	#3293
Lubicon Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2015 Exp:	I looked through the threads and didn’t find one specific to Calgary’s economy, or post secondary scene which may have been more appropriate but this also falls under science so it’s going here. This thread had typically focused on ‘big picture’ science topics that are either general in scope or happen far from here. There are however significant science related events that routinely occur in our back yard and I think we should take the opportunity to brag a little about ourselves. There have been three events in the past few weeks at the University of Calgary that are newsworthy: 1. Glenbow museum is moving its entire library and archives to the University where the new Glenbow Western Research Centre will be established. This will ‘elevate the University of Calgary’s Libraries and Cultural Resources, providing enhanced engagement with teaching, research and public interest in Western Canada’. 2. The Province of Alberta is transferring ownership of its lands and buildings at University Research Park across the road from UCalgary to the University. This should help the University in its longer term goal of improving its ranking among Canadian and international schools. 3. The NFL has provided a grant to the Dept of Kinesiology for a major study in youth concussions. It is the only university on Calgary to receive this funding and one of 12 universities in total. I’ve mentioned this in the Olympics bid thread when it was questioned what benefits Calgary would ever receive from the Games once they were over. This is a great example of one such benefit. UCalgary has a pretty good Kinesiology Department from my understanding, and much of it has developed as a result of elite athletes training here (speed skating, sliding centre, Hockey Canada etc.) in the facilities we have as a result of the 88 Olympics. Anyway, just thought I would share three local stories that showcase some of the scientific events happening in our own backyard. Links here for reference: https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue...ric-initiative https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue...-research-park https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...ssion-research