University of Waterloo events
At Waterloo, we're proud to host a wide variety of events for the campus community and our larger community. Find out what's happening on campus, from free public lectures to workshops and information sessions.
Plan your event
For support with your event, view our resources for event planners and contact community.relations@uwaterloo.ca.
Events
The Blockchain Innovation Challenge powered by Stellar
Collaborate with fellow students, build lasting connections, learn from industry mentors, and create real solutions that expand financial access for underserved communities worldwide.
Trip Around the World at Village 1
A week full of flavourful dishes from across the world. Stamp your passport each day to receive a tasty dessert and visit our prize wheel on Wednesday for a souvenir!
Knit/Crochet Stress Buster Drop-ins
If you love yarn crafts (knitting, crochet, etc.), and would like to take a yarn break, have fun, connect with other yarners, enjoy a cup of tea, and indulge in your craft with like minded members of our community, then our Yarn Drop-in Stress Buster Sessions are for you!
World Cities Week
Join us for a week of exciting events and hands-on activities as we explore the future of cities together.
Introduction to Crochet
Make this cozy beanie and learn basic crochet knowledge and skills.
Trip Around the World at Village 1
A week full of flavourful dishes from across the world. Stamp your passport each day to receive a tasty dessert and visit our prize wheel on Wednesday for a souvenir!
PAIR Symposium: Black And Free Edition
What does freedom look like across history, health care, the arts, technology and innovation? This question will guide three days of conversation exploring Blackness and freedom, bringing together PAIR members, the University of Waterloo community, partners and guests to share ideas, build relationships and envision transformative futures.
Generative AI for Research: Finding Literature
Instructors will introduce key concepts behind generative AI, to help researchers understand how these technologies work and how they differ from traditional search tools.
Art for Well-Being
Arts for Well-Being is a free, drop-in program open to all students, staff, and faculty. You’re invited to pop by for a few minutes or stay for the entire session, and all skill levels are welcome.
Grieve and Weave
Grief takes many forms, grieving relationships, people, parts of ourselves, or eras of life we've outgrown or had to leave behind. Grieve & Weave is a welcoming space for students to come together, share conversations about grief in all its forms, and find connection through creativity.