By Fabian Mayer, August 6 2015 —
The University of Calgary has been given a $9.9-million grant to establish a microbiome research centre within the Cumming School of Medicine. The facility is slated to open in 2017 and will … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, August 6 2015 —
A University of Calgary researcher is nearing the end of his project to write a poem that lasts forever. English professor Christian Bök has been working to insert his poetry into bacteria … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 30 2015 —
From the firearms association to the anime club, the University of Calgary’s clubs system has organizations dedicated to a wide variety of interests, hobbies and causes. The Students’ Union is trying to strengthen … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 30 2015 —
The Students’ Union presented its annual survey to Students’ Legislative Council last week. The survey asked students a broad range of questions, from how many hours they work per week to whether they … Read the rest
By Brittany Haines (with files from Fabian Mayer), July 30 2015 —
The Middle East is often on the evening news. A summer political science class (POLI 369) at the University of Calgary dissects the complexities of the conflict-riddled region. … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 30 2015 —
The Students’ Union wants to make it easier for students to see where their money goes. The organization plans to make its audited financials and supporting documents prepared for Students’ Legislative Council available … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
The Students’ Union is opening its own food vendor in MacHall serving tacos and curly fries. It will replace Smoke’s Poutinerie, which has been closed since spring.
Though not finalized, the SU is … Read the rest
By Claudia Wong, July 23 2015 —
Researchers at the University of Calgary have fitted a rooster with 3D printed prosthetics. Foghorn the rooster was picked up last winter by Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services after losing his feet to … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
Students hoping to get an appointment at MacHall’s optometrist will soon have shorter wait times as Campus Vision is expanding into the space currently occupied by the nickel copiers.
The copiers, where students … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, July 23 2015 —
The University of Calgary aims to divert 80 per cent of its waste from landfills by the year 2020 as part of their sustainability goals.
Recently hired recycling and solid waste coordinator Teresa … Read the rest
