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

  1. Dec. 2, 2021WCGS Book Prize Shorlist 2020 Announced

    The Waterloo Centre for German Studies (WCGS) is pleased to announce the shortlist for its annual Book Prize.  

  2. Oct. 8, 2021Diversity and Inclusion Grant Supports 2 Upcoming Lectures

    Earlier this year, we accepted applications for our first Diversity and Inclusion Grants, whose purpose is to provide scholars and programs with some financing to support initiatives aimed at improving diversity and inclusion in German studies in Canada. Two upcoming events have received funding from the grant. Click on the event links for more details:

  3. Oct. 5, 2021WCGS Annual Report 2020-2021 Released

    The Waterloo Centre for German Studies has released its annual report for 2020-2021.

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    View the full report here.

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