Events

One of the most important relationships you will have during your time in graduate school is the one you share with your supervisor. Join us to learn about supervisor-student relationships, expectations and how to navigate through the experience to create a collaborative and positive experience.  

PhD students who have recently received candidacy in their programs have been invited to attend a workshop and celebratory event that will cover the skills needed in the next phases of their graduate studies, including focusing on their wellbeing, managing large writing project, and developing productive writing techniques.

Job applications can be daunting. Writing cover letters doesn't have to be. This workshop by the Centre for Career Development will build your confidence as we dissect how to write cover letters.

The Innovation Open House Mixer is an opportunity to meet fellow students and aspiring or emerging entrepreneurs from across campus. Join us to make friends, gain valuable contacts and build connections with Velocity and its resources. 

This presentation is focused on providing you with an introduction to the resources and supports provided by the Inclusive Research Team within the Office of the Vice President Research and International, including how to navigate the Inclusive Research Resource Hub and how we support embedding EDI in grant applications. 

We will explore the tensions between freedom of expression and protection from harm, and the antagonisms inherent in drawing expressive limits.

Featuring Dr. Laura Mae Lindo, Dr. Dax D'Orazio, and Dr. Emmett Macfarlane.

Review your academic milestones, explore potential career paths, and consider both academic and non-academic opportunities to tailor your PhD experience to your unique goals.

This workshop, the first in the three-part “Rock Your Thesis” series, will equip you with the skills you need to plan a major academic writing project such as a thesis or dissertation.

Review your academic milestones, explore potential career paths, and consider both academic and non-academic opportunities to tailor your master's experience to your unique goals.

The event will feature a panel of experts from the university, including those who have been personally impacted, discussing the growing opioid crisis across the Region of Waterloo. The discussion will include dispelling myths and discussing harm reduction strategies to prevent or address overdose.