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News archive - 2021

Friday, December 17, 2021

Updates to research activities and international travel

Update for research graduate students

As a follow-up to the messages from the President and Provost regarding campus activities sent earlier this week, the Office of Research has reviewed research protocols to ensure research can continue, while keeping our communities safe. Earlier today, all faculty members received a message from the Vice President Research and International providing direction on research activities and international travel in light of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 – Global Travel Advisory. I am sharing the key messages from the Office of Research as these changes may influence your research activities.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Updates to research activities and international travel

Update for employees

In follow-up to the message from the President and Provost on campus activities, sent earlier this week, the Office of Research has reviewed research protocols to ensure research can continue, while keeping our communities safe. Further, we are providing an update on international travel in light of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 – Global Travel Advisory, issued Dec. 15. 

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Planning for an online start to the winter 2022 term

Update for faculty

  • The winter term will begin on January 5, 2022 but most classes scheduled for in-person delivery will begin via remote instruction 
  • Instructors should implement their contingency plans for winter 2022 
  • Courses scheduled for in-person delivery will return to in-person delivery as soon as possible after January 24, 2022 
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Update on winter 2022 term

Update for graduate students

  • Fall term exams continue as previously scheduled – ending December 17 
  • Winter term will begin on January 5, 2022 with increased remote activity  
  • Learning and working will happen primarily online  until  January 24  
  • Discuss your research options with your supervisor 
  • University supports will continue to be available for you  
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Confirming changes for our academic plan in January

Update for employees

Earlier this week, we asked you to make some changes to the way that we work at Waterloo considering the Omicron variant of COVID-19. We asked you to:

  • cancel all in-person end-of-year gatherings and all non-essential meetings on campus, and
  • work from home whenever possible. 

We have endeavoured to ensure students can complete requirements for the current term. The last in-person exams are scheduled for Friday, December 17, with the remaining exams next week scheduled to be online.