Welcome to the WCGS
The Waterloo Centre for German Studies is a research institute at the University of Waterloo. Funded by private donations, the WCGS supports research into all aspects of the German-speaking world, and is committed to publicly-oriented scholarship. We facilitate the communication of German studies research, distribute awards to students wishing to study in Germany, and organize cultural programming for the university and wider communities.
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WCGS Book Prize
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Culture + Diversity
News
Andrea Rottmann Wins WCGS Book Prize 2023
Announcement of the 2023 Book Prize Winnner - Andrea Rottmann
Announcing the WCGS Book Prize Shortlist - 2023
Announcement of the 2023 WCGS Book Prize Shortlist.
Recording of "The Changing German Political Landscape" Now Available
If you missed our event "The Changing German Political Landscape" or just want to revisit the discussion, the recording is now available!
Events
Grimm Lecture Book Event
Distinguished Professor Emerita Alice Kuzniar will host a free book club discussion of Kafka's novellaThe Metamorphosis, his famous story about travelling salesman Gregor Samsa's strange transformation into a human-sized bug.
Grimm Lecture 2025
Grimm Lecutre 2025 with guest speaker Dr. Karolina Watroba on Franz Kafka.
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