About UCalgary News and UToday
Produced by the Office of Advancement, in collaboration with faculties and units across University of Calgary campuses
UCalgary is the entrepreneurial university. Our community reaches higher, digs deeper, runs faster, thrives on complexity, and anticipates the future. UCalgary News chronicles the impact of leading scholarship, shaping events, and the dynamic spirit of our 36,000 students, faculty and staff.
What is UCalgary News?
A network of news websites produced mainly by staff members, as part of their roles as communicators who support faculties, departments and institutes. UCalgary News reports and promotes:
- top research discoveries
- key campus events
- major announcements
- significant awards
- student and faculty experiences and successes
- impact of our research and activities on the wider community.
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The daily highlights from the UCalgary News network, as well as listings of campus events, workplace reminders, and knowledge experts who shape the news. The email is sent to all employees around 9 a.m. on weekdays as part of the university’s commitment to publish relevant information for our campus community. Anyone is welcome to subscribe for free.
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Common questions about UCalgary News and UToday
Most stories are written by university staff members. We also accept submissions outside this network; for example, from a student writing about a community initiative. The Content and Publications team occasionally assigns freelance writers under contract to research and produce specialized stories.
All UCalgary News content should be of interest to the broader university community and we try to fairly represent all areas of campus. Faculty-specific stories are better suited to that faculty’s local news or social media channels.
We accept article contributions from the campus community but we cannot guarantee publication. Before writing the story, send an email query to the UToday editor by filling in and sending this form. We may consult a communicator in your faculty or unit before accepting a story proposal. If the article is not suitable for UCalgary News, we’ll try to refer you to other departments that may be interested.
The Content and Publications photographer takes photos for UCalgary News and other Office of Advancement purposes. However, the photographer is not available for general campus event photography or staff photos. If you require event photo coverage, you will need to hire an external event photographer. We can supply recommendations if needed; contact the Content and Publications photographer for more information.
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