Welcome to the Waterloo Centre for German Studies

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.

News

Sep. 12, 2018CALL FOR PAPERS: CAUTG
CALL FOR PAPERS
Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG)

University of British Columbia, Canada, May 31 – June 3, 2019
Aug. 28, 2018Film Screenings German Films @ TIFF 2018
September 6 to 16, 2018

TIFF 18 marks the return of Christian Petzold after his PHOENIX success two years ago with the refugee drama TRANSIT, starring Franz Rogowski and Paula Beer, straight from the Berlinale. Sven Taddicken has his world premiere in Toronto with THE MOST BEAUTI
Aug. 1, 2018WCGS Contest | Waterloo Region Museum
WCGS Contest

Visit the Waterloo Region Museum's exhibition "Canada and Germany: Partners from Immigration to Innovation" and share a picture or memory with WCGS for your chance to win!