University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education

06/08/2026

Convocation is just around the corner, so we're looking back at some of our recent graduates and their experiences at Werklund.

For alum Bianca Malik, one of the most exciting opportunities during her Bachelor of Education was participating in the Teaching Across Borders program.

Starting your BEd this fall? Visit our website to discover the experiences, opportunities, and pathways that can make your Werklund journey uniquely yours: https://bit.ly/3QGOOvh

06/05/2026

As a first-generation student and neurodiverse Werklund PhD candidate, Kristal Turner is turning lived experience into meaningful change.

Through the NICE program at the Chancellor Cuthbertson Student Success Centre, Kristal mentors neurodiverse students as they navigate post-secondary education while also helping faculty and staff better understand neurodiverse experiences. Her work is helping build a university environment where students feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Werklund student Tracy Dinh on being named one of the 2026 President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership recipients!

From championing educator wellbeing as president of the Education Students’ Association to supporting her community through the Calgary Vietnamese Association for the Encouragement of Learning, Tracy has made a lasting impact both on and off campus.

As she graduates this spring with an Honours Bachelor of Education—and after recently being named one of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s Top 30 Under 30—we’re proud to celebrate her incredible achievements.

06/04/2026

GEARS is a personalized video game created by a team of researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Manitoba that equips students with ADHD and learning disabilities to thrive in post-secondary education. Read more below.

GEARS is a personalized, game-based tool that equips students with ADHD and learning disabilities to thrive in post-secondary education

06/02/2026

Just when our Werklund dino thought we were finally getting good weather... 😞🌧️

06/01/2026

The Q***r Research Hub's Q***rposium gathered the community to celebrate a new space for q***r research.

Read more about the event and Werklund professor Dr. Tonya Callaghan, PhD student Jamie Anderson, and master's student Rebecca Holm's involvement.

https://bit.ly/4e1xRUt

Event brings together transdisciplinary researchers from many fields and faculties

05/29/2026

How can art help children engage with complex ideas, questions, and ways of knowing?

Werklund professor Dr. Alex Berry is investigating how art studio practices can support young children in thinking deeply, sharing ideas, and building knowledge together.

Through Encounters with Materials, a collaboration by the Calgary Reggio Network Association at Common Digs' ReImagine Centre, educators explored the potential of discarded materials as catalysts for curiosity, communication, and discovery.

By bringing research and hands-on exploration together, this work highlights the powerful role art can play in helping children make meaning and engage with the world around them.

05/27/2026

As a valued member of the Werklund School of Education community, your perspective continues to shape the future of education💡

We are currently exploring new offerings designed to better support educators at different stages of their careers. To help guide this work, we are inviting you to share your input through a short survey.

All responses are anonymous.

The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and your feedback will directly inform the development of future programs and learning opportunities.

https://bit.ly/4fLpNJM

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Werklund PhD student Cara Nania on becoming a 2025 Killam Scholar 👏

Her work is exploring how youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience pain and mental health challenges, helping fill critical gaps in knowledge to better support this community.

Interested in participating in Nania's study? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a70D4A

05/22/2026

Balancing family, work, and grad school isn’t easy—but finding the right program can make all the difference.

That’s what led Master of Education student Hazel Palmer from Ontario to the School and Applied Child Psychology program at Werklund.

Now preparing to graduate in June, Hazel reflects on the practicum experiences and supportive community that shaped her journey as a psychometrist and continue to support her path toward becoming a provisional psychologist.