Events

Join the Faculty of Engineering for a talk with visiting guest lecturer, Magnus Galfalk, exploring how to use astronomy technology to accurately measure greenhouse gases.

Join the Climate Institute and the Faculty of Environment for an evening with Chris Turner, the award-winning author of How to Be a Climate Optimist. Turner will share insights from his groundbreaking book, which offers a refreshing and optimistic perspective on the climate crisis. 

Come and join the Climate Action Program's for their student event: Eco Haunt! Join the spooky Halloween night celebration wearing your best costume! Enjoy delicious s’mores and hot chocolate by the fire.

Join us for an empowering event that explores the deep connections between land, climate, and healing, featuring a fireside chat with Dr. Kelsey Leonard and Elder Myeengun Henry. Attendees will also experience the Healing Forest exhibit with snacks and refreshments, reflecting on the impacts of colonialism and the resilience of Indigenous people.

Join the student climate action program's student climate council for Paint & Unwind! Take some time to relax before finals on our Paint & Unwind night! Join us to create beautiful leaf-printed bags as well as unique painted designs, unwind with friends, and enjoy a cozy night of creativity.

Join Dr. Peter Crank from UWaterloo’s Climate Institute for an engaging Climate Science Boot Camp designed exclusively for graduate students and faculty who want to confidently teach climate change. This workshop covers climate science basics, myth debunking, and provides a safe space for questions. Connect with instructors from Waterloo, Laurier, and Conestoga to discuss student needs, explore climate change’s impact across disciplines, and address emotions like hope and despair in teaching. Afterward, network with peers at the Grad House for informal conversation and support.

Calling all undergrad and grad students! You are invited to submit a proposals to present at the Student Showcase at this year’s Climate Con 2025 hosted on Friday February 7th 2025. The Climate Con is an annual climate change convention, organized to showcase the contributions of students across all disciplines that tackle climate change. 

Calling all students from professional degree programs at UWaterloo! 
Join us for a lively and interactive session where you’ll get to share your experiences and ideas with students from other disciplines and help shape a project to integrate climate change into the curriculum of your program.   

Join the Student Climate Action Program for Student Climate Con 2025 on February 7th at Federation (FED) Hall. This full-day convention features inspiring keynotes, panels, workshops, and a student showcase addressing climate anxiety and hope. Highlights include interactive sessions, poster awards, networking, and lunch. The event's objectives are fostering climate action, building community, and supporting climate emotions. Themes like Climate Hope and Youth Climate Anxiety take centre stage, empowering attendees as catalysts for change. 

Join the Waterloo Climate Institute's Student Climate Action Program for Student Climate Con 2025 on February 7th at Federation (FED) Hall. This full-day convention features inspiring keynotes, panels, workshops, and a student showcase addressing climate anxiety and hope. Highlights include interactive sessions, poster awards, networking, and lunch. The event's objectives are fostering climate action, building community, and supporting climate emotions. Themes like Climate Hope and Youth Climate Anxiety take centre stage, empowering attendees as catalysts for change.