Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 competition launched

The prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2024-2025 competition has been officially launched!

This fellowship program provides funding to outstanding postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who contribute significantly to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth. 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Updates to the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar

As of April 2, 2024, the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar has a new look and feel. A new software system is being used to publish the academic calendar, resulting in a few key changes. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Apply to dive into the Lake Shift writing retreat!

Lake and trees

The Lake Shift is back! Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is thrilled to announce that we will be sending two doctoral students to experience the fun and writing development opportunities offered through Lake Shift.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Waterloo recognizes outstanding supervisors of graduate students

Three Awards of Excellence in Graduate Supervision were recently announced recognizing faculty members from the Faculty of Engineering, Science, and Mathematics.  

“As an institution, we are committed to creating environments in which graduate students are empowered and supported as they pursue their academic, professional and personal successes,” says Jeff Casello, associate vice-president, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. 

Monday, February 26, 2024

Outstanding plastic waste research earns prestigious Polanyi Prize

Dr. Elisabeth Prince has been awarded the John C. Polanyi Prize in recognition of her work creating more degradable and recyclable plastics. 

This prestigious award is presented by the Council of Ontario Universities to an individual or team whose research has led to outstanding advances in the field of natural sciences or engineering.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Update on graduate student financial support

Effective May 1, 2024, the minimum funding rate for eligible graduate students in a PhD program and graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) and graduate Research Assistants (RAs) will see an annual increase of 4.5%. 

Monday, February 12, 2024

CEE and GSPA partner in piloting new graduate co-op opportunities

Over 65 years ago, the University of Waterloo pioneered co-operative education for undergraduate students in Canada. Today, Waterloo is home to the largest co-op program at a research university.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

University of Waterloo student in the running for global McCall MacBain Scholarships

Evan Girardin

A University of Waterloo student is a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.

The scholarships are the result of a landmark $200 million gift in 2019 by John and Marcy McCall MacBain, then the largest single donation in Canadian history.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Announcing the 2024 GRADflix winners

Audience watching the GRADflix showcase

Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to announce the 2024 GRADflix showcase winners!