We are one of Canada's leading research universities

#1

in medical and science grants in Canada

(Maclean's 2020)

#2

University, primarily undergraduate category

(Maclean's 2021)

Top 3

Primarily undergraduate universities in Canada

(Research InfoSource 2019)

39th

Research university overall in Canada

(Maclean's 2020)

$15.78M in sponsored research revenue, up 21% since 2012.

Distinguished faculty

We are proud to celebrate the accolades that many of researchers have received in recognition of their work in the natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, humanities and creative arts.

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Research Chairs

A Research Chair is a prestigious appointment used by the University of Lethbridge to attract and retain world-class scholars in a variety of disciplines.

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Faculty awards & honours

Our researchers, from all disciplines, have won prestigious national and international awards, honours, prizes and fellowships; and have been elected to groups that recognize outstanding scholarship and achievement.

Faculty awards and honours

Core Facilities

The University of Lethbridge has established specialised core facilities with the common goal of advancing scientific research through the shared use of state-of-the-art research equipment and expertise. 

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Centres and Institutes

The University of Lethbridge is home to many world-class research centres and institutes, fostering excellence in research by facilitating collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines.

Research Stories

Despite his many successes, Dr. Rob Sutherland says the value of failure shouldn’t be overlooked

The Sutherland team’s research has led to several breakthroughs which might some day help discover a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Healthy Hooves, Happy Herds: A New Chapter Unfolds with Cattle Wellness

Drs. Van Donkersgoed, Schwartkopf-Genswein, Mohajerani, Sutherland, with Ryait and Guzman, collaborate on pioneering research to revolutionize beef cattle lameness management.

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Working together to support Blackfoot Ways of Knowing, Learning and Being

The web is an integral part of our digital lives and, like all media, website design and development is a reflection of cultural values. This reflection influences what we see on a website and …

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AuraWave technology project a first of its kind for Fine Arts

From an idea that started at a dining room table to a tangible project being discussed in corporate boardrooms, University of Lethbridge music professor Dr. Arlan Schultz is making his research a reality.

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Ergonomics in Action: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability in Canada’s Wind Industry

Conor Tosh, a graduate student at the University of Lethbridge, supervised by Dr. Jon Doan, is conducting innovative research in partnership with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) to advance sustainable energy in …

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Research symposium provides ULethbridge grad student a confidence boost

Graduate student Rebeca Spencer learned many things at a summer research symposium put on by her anthropology professor, Dr. Jodie Asselin. Perhaps one of the most important lessons, as she pursues her MA, …

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