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Watch our past events and online community talks
Join the University of Waterloo as we discuss the opportunities presented when our economic recovery embraces everyone’s skills, perspectives, and creativity.
To remember and honour those tragically lost 32 years ago, the University of Waterloo hosted a special ceremony of remembrance.
December 6, 2021 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Join the University of Waterloo in partnership with CBC Kitchener-Waterloo as we go Beyond The Headlines to discuss the realities unfolding in our post-COVID world.
June 17, 2020 | Globalization in our post-COVID world
July 15, 2020 | Responding to inequity in our post-COVID world
How will the disruptions of 2020 affect our children and their development? University of Waterloo researchers explore the short and long-term social and developmental consequences and how we can avoid exacerbating the effects of the global pandemic.
August 27, 2020 | Kitchener Public Library Lecture – "Will Our Kids Be Alright?"
With all eyes on the 2020 election in the United States, University of Waterloo researchers discuss potential social, political and economic impacts for Canada and the world.
October 29, 2020 | Kitchener Public Library Lecture: America Votes – "What should we expect?"
COVID-19: Ask our experts community talks
May 6, 2020 | Protecting our mental health with Professor Christine Purdon
May 13, 2020 | Long-term care and our loved ones with Professor John Hirdes
May 20, 2020 | Social media and our quarantine life with Professor Shana MacDonald
May 27, 2020 | Planning for retirement in uncertain financial times with Professor James Thompson
June 3, 2020 | Quarantine boredom with Professor James Danckert
June 10, 2020 | In pursuit of a vaccine with Professor Roderick Slavcev
