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Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:00 am - Friday, April 28, 2023 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Weaponization of Disinformation in Canada — two-day workshop

Digital disinformation presents a mounting threat to, and challenge for, liberal democracies. This interdisciplinary workshop presented by Waterloo's Cybersecurity and Privacy Institue will bring together the academic community, industry, civil society, and government. The goal is to outline and assess the evolving threat of digital disinformation while also providing direction and guidance on how to protect liberal democracies like Canada from weaponized digital disinformation.

Christine McWebb
Monday, March 20, 2023

Dr. Christine McWebb appointed AVP Faculty, Planning and Policy

The Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost announced this month that Dr. Christine McWebb has been appointed as Associate Vice-President, Faculty, Planning and Policy. Founding director of our Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business, McWebb was instrumental in developing the School’s strategic vision and set the stage for its continued growth and success.

Will Coleman
Monday, March 27, 2023

Remembering Dr. Will Coleman, 1950-2023

The Department of Political Science shares that Will Coleman, Professor Emeritus, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on March 24, 2023. He will be remembered by friends, colleagues, and students as deeply ethical, academically innovative and fearless, a supportive and collaborative researcher, an exceptional teacher, and a very kind and generous friend.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Using AI to advance health care in Canada

How do we bridge machine learning with clinical decision making for better patient outcomes? The Office of Research invites all to join the virtual health data seminar, ‘Using AI to advance health care in Canada’ on Wednesday, March 22, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn about opportunities for engagement and collaboration at T-CAIREM, a national network that engages 23 universities and 90 organizations across Canada in advancing AI in medicine.

Naila Keleta-Mae
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae wins Dorothy Killam Fellowship

The National Killam Program announced that Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae (Communication Arts) has won a 2023 Dorothy Killam Fellowship that provides support for dedicated research time to scholars “whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale.”

Emily Radcliff as Portia
Monday, March 6, 2023

Portia's Julius Caesar on stage this month

The Theatre and Performance program presents Portia’s Julius Caesar by Kaitlyn Riordan in Theatre of the Arts, March 22 – 25. Co-directed by professors Sorouja Moll and Andy Houston, the play is a radical adaption of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and focuses on the voices and perspectives of its female characters.

headshots of 12 Black artists
Sunday, March 26, 2023 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Black And Free: Art Exhibition and Symposium at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

For centuries Black people all over the world have used visual art, literature, performance, theatre, music and other means of expression to imagine and advocate for freedom in their public and private lives. Started by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae in 2017, Black And Free is an artistic and academic experience that deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness and freedom projecting expansive visions of what that could be for engaged, curious and casual members of the public.