Faculty of Social Work Students, on Calgary Campus

News and events for FSW students

This page is updated regularly with important news, reminders and opportunities to get involved

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

UCalgary students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars, get connected to mental health supports and resources.

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National Conference: February 27 - 28, 2025

This event is hosted by the Faculty of Social Work's Anti-Black Racism Task Force and the Mobilizing for Change transdisciplinary scholarship team, with leadership from Dr. Patrina Duhaney, PhD, Anti-Black Racism Task Force Chair, and Academic Co-Lead for Democracy, Justice, and Sustainability in the Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship.

Join us on Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28, 2025, at the University of Calgary, MacEwan Conference & Event Centre, for two days of impactful discussions, artistic expression, and networking opportunities.

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Making CHANGE Together: Partnering for Well-being & Health

16th Annual FSW Research Symposium
March 19 & 20, 2025

This year the Faculty of Social Work’s annual research symposium focuses on the ways transdisciplinary research can support health and wellness for everyone in society. Join us for two amazing days, featuring online presentations, and on-campus events in Calgary and Edmonton.

Upcoming events

Every Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm
In-Person: UCalgary Recovery Community Hub, 5 - 3500 24 Ave NW

This is open to individuals who:

Are looking to discuss wellness around their relationship with substances or problematic behaviours.
Are looking to discuss addiction and recovery.
Have been affected by a friend or family members substance use or addiction.
Are looking to support a friend or family dealing with problematic substance use/behaviours.

Are allies to the recovery community.