For the University of Calgary, last week's visit of His Highness to mark his Diamond Jubilee, reminded of some of the milestones the university has attained working alongside the diverse agencies established by His Highness, allowing to learn more about how the university can contribute to social and human development, both in Canada and abroad. The University of Calgary’s connections to AKDN and the Ismaili community began more than two decades ago, and it has been fortunate to link its students, faculty and researchers across many disciplines to programmes abroad, affording opportunities to work with one of the largest private development agencies in the world.