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Reimagining Canadian Cities
This article was originally published on the Faculty of Environment's website.
Communities across Canada are navigating unprecedented change driven by technological innovation, demographic shifts, evolving housing and infrastructure needs, and changing economic and social priorities. Preparing leaders to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex and uncertain world requires a forward-looking perspective that anticipates emerging trends, evaluates opportunities and risks, and plans for long-term success. This approach, known as strategic foresight, forms the foundation of the Master of Future Cities (MFC) program.
This spring, four MFC students participated in FCIT 610 - International Field School, travelling to Singapore to explore what is possible when strategic foresight is integrated into urban planning. Lead by Eryn Stewart, the Managing Director of the Future Cities Institute, students were challenged to critically evaluate how Singapore’s strategies could be adapted to Canadian context.
“Singapore does not simply react to problems as they arise.” explains MFC student Eman Awwad. “It plans backward from the future it wants to create. The Mass Rapid Transit, public housing, and parks aren't isolated infrastructure. They are multi-purpose systems designed to deliver mobility, housing, sustainability, flood resilience, and climate adaptation all at once. Everything is connected and working toward the same long-term vision of a higher quality of life for a liveable city.”
During the trip, students met with experts from the Centre for Livable Cities Singapore, Singapore Management University, and The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA). They learned how Singapore is navigating complex issues related to housing, transportation, infrastructure, green urbanism, food sustainability, water systems and extreme heat. Equally important, students immersed themselves in Singaporean culture, gaining a deeper appreciation for the innovative urban approaches in action.
Read the full story on the Faculty of Environment's website.
Waterloo Pharmacy Golf Invitational
Join the School of Pharmacy at their Annual Waterloo Pharmacy Golf Invitational on Monday, August 24.
Register for an afternoon of golf, followed by dinner in Grey Silo’s banquet hall. All proceeds from the tournament will be directed to initiatives that enhance the educational and professional development of Waterloo Pharmacy students.
The participant fee is $200, which includes boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart and a BBQ buffet dinner. For dinner only, the fee is $50.
Not a golfer? You can still take part in the fun and enjoy dinner with the Waterloo Pharmacy community! Find out more about the schedule and register.
When and Where
The Campus Wellness Student Medical Clinic offers healthcare visits with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to current undergraduate and graduate students. Services include: vaccinations, immunity testing, naturopathic services and more. Counselling Services offers appointments with counsellors in person as well as via phone and video. Students can book appointments for these services by calling Campus Wellness at 519-888-4096.
The privately-run Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is now offering new COVID booster shots and flu shots. Covid booster shots are available by appointment only – please call ext. 33784 or 519-746-4500. The Student Health Pharmacy’s summer hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Naloxone kits are still available – pick them up in the pharmacy at no charge.
The Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics in Waterloo and downtown Kitchener offer comprehensive eye exams and eyewear, including glasses and contact lenses, with the Waterloo location offering various specialized services including urgent eye care. Discounts apply for University of Waterloo students and employees. The Waterloo Clinic is at a nearby interim location, 419C Phillip St, during construction at the School of Optometry and Vision Science. The Kitchener Clinic remains at the Health Sciences Campus, 10B Victoria St. S. Book online or by phone at 519-888-4062.
Warriors Youth Swim Lessons, registration is now open for LTS Child/Youth Preschool 1 – Swimmer 9. Group and private lessons available. Register today!
Warriors Summer Youth Camps, registration is now open for multi-sport and games, baseball, basketball, eSports, football and hockey camps for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Register today!
Beautiful Night, University Choir Concert,Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St. Waterloo, ON
Project 529 Bike Registry Registration Rallies: Tuesday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at CPH/Ring Road. Let’s end bike theft. Bring your bike to register it and get a free 529 shield.
The Co-op Workplace Simulation by Velocity, Tuesday, July 21, 4:45 to 7 p.m, 2nd floor IDEAs clinic, PSE.
Assessment Redesign and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) - (CTE7556), Monday, July 20 & Wednesday, July 22, 1 to 4 p.m., PHY 235.
Virtual Reality in the Classroom: An Introduction for Instructors – In-Person (TII 5020), Tuesday, July 21, 2 to 3 p.m., LIB 329 (Tech Sandbox)
WaterTalk | Hydrobiogeochemistry and health risks of geogenic contaminants in groundwater systems, presented by Yanxin Wang, China University of Geosciences. Tuesday, July 21, 9 a.m., online via MS Teams.
Jazz on a Summer Afternoon, UW Jazz Ensemble, Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m., Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert, Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Chapel, Conrad Grebel University College
Beethoven, Mozart & Some Other Guy, Orchestra@UWaterloo concert, Sunday, July 26, 7:30pm, Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. Waterloo
NEW - Capturing and converting photons at molecular photoelectrode and perovskite nanocrystal interfaces, Monday, July 27, 10 a.m., C2-361 (Reading Room). Host: Vivek Maheshwari
Your Voice Starts Here: The Staff Role in Decision-Making at UW, July 30, 12 to 1 p.m., EIT.
New Faculty Teaching Days Spring 2026, Tuesday, August 11 to Friday, August 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MC 2036
Who are our Learners (CTE9910), Tuesday, August 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., MC 2036
Course Dynamics and Engagement (CTE9906), Tuesday, August 11, 1 to 3 p.m., MC 2036
Course Design Foundations (CTE6642), Wednesday, August 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MC 2036
Assessment as Learning (CTE9912), Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., MC 2036
Course Outline Builder (CTE9916), Thursday, August 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MC 2036
Working Effectively with TAs (CTE7017), Friday, August 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m., MC 2036
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