Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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• Scoot into Spring with the Neuron e-scooters

• Register for the Safeguarding Science workshops

• The Libraries release 2024 Annual Report

• Get your custom orders in to W Store
• No foolin' with April's first batch of notes

Scoot into Spring with the Neuron e-scooters

A message from the Sustainability Office.

Register for the Safeguarding Science workshops

A message from the Research Security Centre.

The Research Security Centre is hosting two new safeguarding science webinars in May 2025.

The webinars are intended for, but not limited to, researchers, research staff including technicians, postdoctoral fellows and students, research security professionals, research administrators, information technology and information management staff, security personnel, biosafety and radiological safety officers, human resources personnel, supply chain personnel and senior management.

Module 6: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad

This module will provide a global overview of the threat environment when travelling, a summary of techniques used by foreign governments to gain advantage of your research, and best practices to follow before, during, and after your trip.

Registration: Module 6 – Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad (English) – Friday, May 16, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Module 7: Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence

This module provides an overview of open-source due-diligence techniques for researchers to use when evaluating the risks related to their potential partners. The outcome of this module will enhance researchers’ ability to find relevant information using open-source methods.

Registration: Module 7 – Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence (English) – Wednesday, May 21, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Each webinar has a limit of 250 participants. Please register using your Waterloo email address; otherwise, your registration may be denied.

Learn more about the Safeguarding Science webinars

The Libraries release 2024 Annual Report

A message from the Libraries.

The Libraries invite you to discover our 2024 Annual Report, which highlights our work in key priority areas that lay the groundwork for the next phase in our organization’s development. 

Reflected in these stories is the Libraries’ place as a uniquely valued information resource for students, faculty and researchers at the University of Waterloo. At every stage of their Waterloo journey, the Libraries empower learning and research, from helping students to develop foundational research skills to providing researchers with tools and knowledge to appropriately disclose the use of AI in their work. 

You can view the report online.

Get your custom orders in to W Store

A message from Print + Retail Solutions

When it comes to bringing your custom merchandise ideas to life, Marieke, our Assistant Manager of Business Development, is here to help. She can answer any questions and guide you through the whole process.

W Store Custom Orders is the go-to, one-stop shop for departments, student groups, and entrepreneurs seeking high-quality, affordable custom merchandise. Our seamless ordering process ensures university-compliant procurement, transparent pricing, and no hidden fees. With free on-campus shipping, expert branding support, timely delivery and ethical sourcing, we make custom merchandise effortless and budget-friendly, perfect for events, student engagement, and team pride.

Don’t know where to start? Email wstore@uwaterloo.ca or wprint@uwaterloo.ca, and we’ll connect you with the right person for the job.

No foolin' with April's first batch of notes

"Registration is now open for Rock Your Thesis 2: Starting to Write," says a note from the Writing and Communication Centre (WCC).

"Balancing talks from support staff across campus with hands-on activities, we guide you through planning, drafting, and revising your thesis or dissertation. This session is great for grad students who are starting their research and writing process, such as with a literature review."

Register on Portal. The event takes place on Wednesday, April 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additionally, the WCC reports that IBPOC Student Writing Cafés have moved to EC5 room 2303.

"The IBPOC Student Writing Cafés are spaces where Indigenous, Black, and graduate students of colour can come together to form supportive communities of writers," says a note from the WCC. "Structured by timed writing spurts and breaks, these groups make space for concerns specific to IBPOC writers."

The student writing cafés take place every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in EC5 2303 (the EDI-R office).

Tonight, the Velocity $25K pitch competition makes its return at the All-Stars event. "Join us for the Velocity Pitch Competition, where elite emerging founders from the University of Waterloo ecosystem showcase their transformative ventures," says the Velocity invitation. "New for 2025, this special event brings together exceptional current and past Waterloo founders for an exhilarating showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial talent."

The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Theatre of the Arts. Register to attend.