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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Incorporating the Fine Arts in Indigenous research practices
Researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge are breaking new ground with an exploration into Indigenous research practices.
Shining Music Graduate Jaimee Jarvie builds Multiple Sclerosis community through song
When Faculty of Fine Arts graduate Jaimee Jarvie (BMus '13, MMus '24) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her path to understand and accept her new reality led her to graduate studies at …
The Intersection of Remote Sensing and Archaeology: Discovering Our Past Using Drones
In our territorial acknowledgment we recognize that this land has been inhabited for a very long time – existing since beyond the reach of memory - immemorial. Uncovering and understanding the past is the research …
Unlocking Nature's Potential: The Journey of Gregory Robinson with Mushrooms
Unlocking Nature's Potential: The Journey of Gregory Robinson with Mushrooms. In the tranquil embrace of nature, amidst whispering trees and fertile soil, Gregory Robinson, CEO and founder of Mycos and Mycos Biotech, …
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.
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.