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On Wednesday, October 23, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs hosted a dinner reception for spring 2024 doctoral graduates, their guests, and supervisors. 

Held at Federation Hall, the event celebrated the successes of the graduating doctoral students, who have achieved doctoral degrees through their hard work and perseverance. These doctoral graduates have made a tremendous contribution to the University of Waterloo through research, teaching, and commitment to their graduate community.

Graduate students are encouraged to participate in the Fall 2024 Student Experience Survey and share their experiences with their learning environment, challenges, and successes. Your input will help shape the University’s ongoing work to improve the student experience. 

Participants will receive $5 on their watcard. Log in to LEARN or check your email for an invitation from the Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit to participate.

Amy Tai and Nils Lukas are honoured with the prestigious Alumni Gold Medal at Fall 2024 convocation.

Convocation is a momentous occasion that honours the dedication and achievements of graduates. Family and friends come together with the University of Waterloo community to celebrate graduating students as they embark on exciting new adventures.

The University of Waterloo is aware of the distressing events in Bangladesh, where peaceful student-led protests against the recently reinstated government job quotas have escalated into violence resulting in casualties, government-sanctioned curfews and disruptions to internet and cellular services. 

Following up on the recent federal budget announcement, the Tri-agencies have advised that the increases in the Tri-agency scholarship amounts will take effect September 1, 2024 for current and new master’s and doctoral recipients.

Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, with additional support from the Faculty of Engineering, is pleased to be sending three doctoral students to Lake Opinicon for the 2024 Lake Shift writing retreat.

On Wednesday, June 5, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs hosted a dinner reception for spring 2024 doctoral graduates, their guests, and supervisors. 

As part of a comprehensive package to address the cost-of-living challenges and enhance Canada’s research capabilities, significant increases have been made to fund master's and doctoral student scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. 

As of April 2, 2024, the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar has a new look and feel. A new software system is being used to publish the academic calendar, resulting in a few key changes.