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Welcome! We are Canada's largest school of social work, offering online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate education to students across Canada from our campuses in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. 

News from the Faculty of Social Work

Still from the animated short film Sacred Heart

'This is about saving lives'

Animated film brings awareness of living organ donation to Indigenous communities.

$26.8-million gift from Alberta Law Foundation to transform family justice

$26.8-million gift from Alberta Law Foundation aims to transform family justice

Historic donation to UCalgary faculties of Social Work and Law aims to reduce trauma and build resilience for families and children

In a scene from the graphic novel, war rages between Asante troops and British soldiers.

Social Work prof brings Nana Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana to life through a graphic novel and documentary

Linda Kreitzer’s project is a feminist retelling of queen mother's story, highlighting her significance as a military leader and cultural icon 

Dr. Marlyn Bennett, Faculty of Social Work

Vibrant artwork brings new UCalgary Nursing Indigenous Framework to life

A collaboration between UCalgary colleagues uses Indigenous-made artwork to illustrate the Four Elements Indigenous Framework 

From left: Sarah Abouali, Aamir Jamal, Abdul Jawwad Al-Shawwa, Danial Jamal

National symposiums tackle identity, Islamophobia and mental health among Canadian Muslim youth

Starting in Calgary on Nov. 24, experts aim to build a supportive framework for identity, belonging and resilience in an era of rising racism  

Upcoming events


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Professional Development

Upcoming courses, seminars and workshops.

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