Events

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.

Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s and 1970s with an insider’s look into the local live music scene.

The documentary was produced by Betty Anne Keller (BA '69), who has extensive history of promoting arts in the Region of Waterloo, first as a concert promoter, and later as a municipal employee.  She still works in the promotion of the local arts scene, with Rock This Town being her latest effort.

Please join this special Faculty of Arts research presentation featuring our current Lupina Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellows. Now in its second year, this postdoctoral program is generously sponsored by the Lupina Foundation and supports the best and brightest researchers addressing the social determinants of health.

Join Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland for a talk on the importance of trust in science and technology, followed by a panel discussion with Ashley Mehlenbacher, Canada Research Chair in Science, Health and Technology Communication, and University of Waterloo's Dean of Engineering Mary Wells. 

Hosted by the Gender & Social Justice program, this event will feature speeches, performances, artwork, food, and more to support social justice programs, community services, and advocacy groups at UWaterloo and beyond.

Join our annual Celebration of Arts in Hagey Hall Hub. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are all invited!

The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, professor, writer, and activist who holds the Faculty of Arts Professorship in Indigenous Knowledge and Aesthetics at the University of Manitoba. 

Join Sheila Ager, Professor in Classical Studies and Dean of Arts, for this special lecture. Dr. Ager is an expert in Greek history, specializing in the Hellenistic age – the years between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the suicide of Cleopatra in 30 BC. 

Please join this free film screening of 1939, written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, directed by Jani Lauzon. The 2022 Stratford Festival production of 1939 launched a partnership between the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations, Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, Centre of Teaching Excellence, Faculty of Arts, and the Stratford Festival’s Education Department.

Immerse yourself at the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business for an insightful discussion moderated by CBC IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed, accompanied by renowned science fiction writer and tech visionary, Cory Doctorow, and tech policy entrepreneur, Vass Bednar. Together, they will delve into the pivotal interplay between imagination, public policy, and advocacy.