Events

Please join us for the next PhD student seminar with John Baker on "Business Cycles, Immigration and Labour Markets: Analysis of a Policy Experiment."

John Baker is an economics graduate student at the University of Waterloo. His fields of interest are macroeconomics and policy evaluation.

Join the seminar on WebEx.

Our Economics Society presents: Economics Alumni Panel

Curious about career opportunities your economics degree will give you after graduation? UWES is bringing you three brilliant alumni who have used their Economics degree from the University of Waterloo in unique and non-traditional ways, and have advanced in competitive and top-performing industries. 

Please join us for the next PhD student seminar with Renliang (Jason) Liu on "A Domino Theory of Regionalism Revisited: The Role of Homogeneity/Heterogeneity in Institutions."

Renliang (Jason) Liu is an economics graduate student at the University of Guelph. His fields of interest are economic development, international economics, applied econometrics.

Join the seminar on WebEx.

Dear Prospective Student,

The Master of Arts in Statistics program at Columbia University is now accepting applications for Fall 2026. We are delighted to invite you to join the virtual MA in Statistics Information Sessions to learn about our program, such as student resources and academic support –– from the Math Refresher, Python and R Bootcamps in the Summer, to professional development and Peer Study Support during the academic year. Each session is led by the Program Director and student support team, so you'll have a chance to ask any questions you may have. The event will be valuable for students who want to learn more about the program, curriculum, admission requirements, student support, and community, as well as funding opportunities.

Register HERE to join the Fall 2026 MA in Statistics Information Session to learn about the five tracks we offer in the program.

1. Advanced Machine Learning
2. Risk and Financial Modelling
3. Theory and Methods
4. Advanced Statistical Practice
5. General Statistics 

We hope you will join us to see how the program fits you and your professional goals. Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

MA in Statistics Program

• Fast-track your actuarial career
• Curious about becoming an actuary?
• Interested in receiving a rich set of actuarial exam accreditations?
• Looking to elevate your actuarial career with elite industry connections?

The Master of Actuarial Science (MActSc) is an elite professional program for aspiring actuaries and may be just the right program for you!

• Fast-track your actuarial career
• Curious about becoming an actuary?
• Interested in receiving a rich set of actuarial exam accreditations?
• Looking to elevate your actuarial career with elite industry connections?

The Master of Actuarial Science (MActSc) is an elite professional program for aspiring actuaries and may be just the right program for you!

Do you have questions about Grad School? Do you want to know about the graduate programs offered here at UW? Ask the current Associate Chair Graduate all your questions about what courses to take now, and what makes a good applicant!

No RSVP required! See you there!

Dear Aspiring Applicants,

We are delighted to announce the Virtual Webinar Series on Graduate Applications by the Queen's Economics Department. We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to learn everything you need to know about pursuing a graduate degree with us. Please find the attached posters for information about programs. To register for an event, please follow the relevant links below:

Queen's ECON MA Webinars

Monday, Nov 24, 2025, 07:00 PM Eastern Time

https://www.econ.queensu.ca/graduate/ma/prospective-students

Queen's ECON PhD Webinar:

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025, 07:30 PM Eastern Time

https://www.econ.queensu.ca/graduate/phd/prospective-students

We look forward to having you at our events!

The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) is a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic program that empowers students with knowledge and skills to contribute to nonviolent peacebuilding.

Turbulent times call for people who understand systems of violence and conflict, and who are prepared to build peace with justice. MPACS uniquely prepares its graduates to be catalysts for peace at community, institutional, and systemic levels. A rigorous course-based professional degree program, MPACS connects theory, analysis, reflection, and practice. Our distinctive focus is on civil society and community-led change. The program provides graduates with tools to understand sources of conflict, polarization, and systems of oppression, as well as to imagine and support transformative peacebuilding.

Join our community-centered learning environment, and benefit from being part of the University of Waterloo, one of Canada’s premier universities.

Dear Aspiring Applicants,

We are delighted to announce the Virtual Webinar Series on Graduate Applications by the Queen's Economics Department. We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to learn everything you need to know about pursuing a graduate degree with us. Please find the attached posters for information about programs. To register for an event, please follow the relevant links below:

Queen's ECON MA Webinars

Monday, Nov 24, 2025, 07:00 PM Eastern Time

https://www.econ.queensu.ca/graduate/ma/prospective-students

Queen's ECON PhD Webinar:

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025, 07:30 PM Eastern Time

https://www.econ.queensu.ca/graduate/phd/prospective-students

We look forward to having you at our events!