Upcoming Events
Stay connected and meet other academics at these events.
New Academic Welcome
Welcome to the University of Calgary: Your Place for Faculty Success
Start Your UCalgary Journey
At the University of Calgary, you are beginning more than a new academic role. You are joining a community committed to curiosity, impact, and shared success. This page brings together the people, resources, and opportunities introduced during your New Academic Welcome experience. It is designed to support you as you settle in, build connections, and navigate your first year at the University with confidence.
You are joining a vibrant academic community shaped by shared purpose and diverse perspectives. University leadership is committed to supporting your success as a scholar, educator, and community member. Through collaboration, innovation, and respect for academic freedom, we work together to advance knowledge and enrich the communities we serve.
Territorial Land Acknowledgement
The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation within Alberta (including Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6)
We Are UCalgary
We are curiosity. We are discovery. We are creativity. We are energy. We are community. We're pioneers, innovators and explorers. Our spirit shows in everything we do, from teaching and learning to research and scholarship to building and serving our communities. We are UCalgary.
New Academic Welcome Cohort Experience
The New Academic Welcome builds connection and community during your first months at UCalgary. Meet new academics, learn about institutional priorities, and connect with leaders and support units across campus to foster belonging from the outset.
New Academic Welcome Half-Day Event
You are invited to a half-day, in-person welcome designed specifically for new academic staff. This interactive session offers meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, engage in dialogue, and learn about the resources that will support your success in your first years at the University.
The President and Provost will be in attendance, reflecting the University’s commitment to welcoming and supporting new academics.
- Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
- Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Location: Hunter Student Commons, 4th Floor
- Format: Roundtable discussions
Academic Connections Roundtable
This roundtable session brings together new academics and key campus partners for focused conversations on priority topics relevant to academic life at UCalgary. Participants will rotate through short presentations that share practical, useful information for new academics, followed by facilitated discussion that creates space for dialogue, questions, and connection.
- Date: 22 October 2026
- Time: To be confirmed
- Location: MacKimmie Tower, 7th Floor
- Format: Roundtable discussions
- Topics: To be confirmed
Coffee Chat with the Provost
This informal session offers an opportunity to meet and engage in conversation with the Provost. The discussion will focus on academic life at UCalgary, institutional priorities, and the shared responsibility of fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment.
Date and Details: Coming Soon
Reflections from the New Academic Welcome
The following reflections were shared anonymously by participants following last year’s New Academic Welcome.
I appreciated the leadership attending the event, including the President, Vice Presidents, and Deans. I had not experienced that level of engagement at other institutions, and it made University leadership feel more approachable. The sessions were helpful and well organised, with staff readily available to support participants.
Event Participant
The event was excellent. It was well organised, and the content was relevant, practical, and genuinely useful.
Event Participant
This was a great experience that made me feel welcome and fortunate to be joining the University of Calgary. It reinforced my excitement about getting started and contributing to the community. Thank you.
Event Participant
UCalgary At a Glance
Explore key resources, services, and institutional information to help you navigate academic life, research, teaching, and the broader university community.
Academic Life and Student Experience
These resources focus on teaching, research, scholarship, and the student learning environment.
Academic Life
- Teaching and Learning Support
(Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning) - Research Innovation
(Innovation | Research at UCalgary) - Transdisciplinary Scholarship
(Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship) - Graduate Studies
(Faculty of Graduate Studies) - Libraries and Cultural Resources
(University of Calgary Libraries & Cultural Resources) - Copyright Support
(Copyright | University of Calgary Library)
Student Experience
- Student Experience and Support
(Student Experience and Support) - Signature Learning Experiences
(Office of Signature Learning Experiences)
International Scholars Network
UCalgary faculty from outside Canada can find support, knowledge, and community to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. This group is a space to learn about the geographic, cultural, and administrative aspects of living and working in Canada while building connections.
Join to connect with international faculty, navigate UCalgary/Canadian systems, and grow community for you and your family.
To Subscribe:
- Visit link below
- Enter your UCalgary email address
- Set a password
- Click Subscribe
Working at UCalgary
These resources focus on employment resources, onboarding, campus information, and community supports.
Employment and Development Resources
- Academic Labour Relations
(Academic Staff / TUCFA) - Faculty Association
(TUCFA Faculty Association) - Professional Development Hub
(Professional Development Hub)
University Information
- Institutional Strategies and Priorities
(Institutional Strategies and Priorities) - University Governance
(Governance and Leadership) - Office of Institutional Commitments
(Office of Institutional Commitments)
Campus Resources
- University Facts and Figures
(Facts and Figures) - Campus Maps and Locations
(Campus maps and room finder) - Campus Security
(Campus Security and Safety) - Campus Service Centre
(Campus Service Centre) - IT | UService
(UService) - Parking and Transportation
(Parking and Transportation)
People and Culture
- People and Culture
(PEOPLE AND CULTURE) - Onboarding Checklists
(Onboarding Checklists) - Total Rewards and Benefits
(Total Rewards) - Employee Perks and Discounts
(Current Employee Perks) - Wellbeing and Work Life
(Wellbeing and Work Life)
Community and Indigenous Engagement
- Writing Symbols Lodge
(Writing Symbols Lodge) - Office of Indigenous Engagement
(Office of Indigenous Engagement)
Next Steps and Staying Connected
We encourage you to bookmark this page and return to it as your role evolves. New events, workshops, and opportunities will be added throughout the year. You are also encouraged to connect with your faculty, peers, and campus partners as you continue to build your academic community at UCalgary.