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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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:00 am - 11:59 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Dissertation Boost Camp

Stop stalling and start writing! Build a sustainable plan, make progress on your writing and give your productivity a boost with Dissertation Boost Camp. This intensive four-day program is designed to provide dedicated and quiet writing space for students who are looking to jumpstart their thesis- or dissertation-writing process.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

STEM Writers' Grad Studio: Peer Review

Ready to strengthen your STEM writing and learn the “why” and “how” behind effective STEM academic communication?

Graduate writing can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. Peer review is an evidence-based approach to strengthen your writing and deepen your understanding of STEM genre conventions.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students' Writing Cafe

The Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café is a social writing group. Unlike traditional peer feedback-based writing groups, we don’t read each other’s finished writing: instead, we write together to create a community of writers who can cheer each other on during what is often an isolating, difficult journey!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (all day)

Dissertation Boost Camp

Stop stalling and start writing! Build a sustainable plan, make progress on your writing and give your productivity a boost with Dissertation Boost Camp. This intensive four-day program is designed to provide dedicated and quiet writing space for students who are looking to jumpstart their thesis- or dissertation-writing process.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Virtual-first, human-first: Reimagining primary care through innovation

Manulife presents CareNext Collective, a monthly virtual forum hosted by the CareNext Coalition.

Primary care sits at the foundation of the health system — yet it is often the hardest place to innovate. Join Dr. Neil Naik, primary care physician at the Waterloo Regional Health Network, as he shares how his clinic has evolved into a living lab for primary care innovation, built around a virtual-first, patient-centered model that treats technology as an enabler rather than a barrier.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

In-person Grad Writing Cafés

Grab a coffee and get writing. Join our network of graduate student, postdoc, and faculty writers at the Grad Writing Café! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress on your work. Writing doesn't have to be solitary!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 (all day)

Dissertation Boost Camp

Stop stalling and start writing! Build a sustainable plan, make progress on your writing and give your productivity a boost with Dissertation Boost Camp. This intensive four-day program is designed to provide dedicated and quiet writing space for students who are looking to jumpstart their thesis- or dissertation-writing process.

Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Dissertation Boost Camp

Stop stalling and start writing! Build a sustainable plan, make progress on your writing and give your productivity a boost with Dissertation Boost Camp. This intensive four-day program is designed to provide dedicated and quiet writing space for students who are looking to jumpstart their thesis- or dissertation-writing process.