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
Movie and Discussion:
The Pan-African Initiative for Research (PAIR) invites you to a "Speculative Collective: Sankofa Edition" gathering. In this special edition of Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by LBIH in partnership with the Office of EDI-R, we will screen the 2018 Oscar winning animated feature "Spider-Man: into the Spider-Verse" (PG)
THE CHILD & APPROPRIATE: Two Original Staged Readings
Join us for an intimate afternoon featuring staged readings of two original plays, THE CHILD and APPROPRIATE, written and directed by Vivian Wang.
Computer Museum Open House Spring 2026:
On Tuesday, July 28th, 11:00AM–4:00PM, we will be holding our Spring 2026 Computer Museum Open House in the Davis Centre Fishbowl (room number DC1301).
Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café
The Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students’ Writing Café is a welcoming social writing space where students can write alongside peers in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Whether you want to work quietly, connect with others, or simply take a break with a warm drink, the café encourages community, comfort, and productivity without pressure or critique.
In-person Grad Writing Café
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!
Warm Cookies & Balloons
Warm cookies are here! Stop by for a FREE warm cookie and a balloon to brighten your exam study day while supplies last.
Your Voice Starts Here: The staff role in decision making at UWaterloo
Join the UW Staff Association (UWSA) on July 30 for a lunchtime workshop exploring how staff perspectives help shape decisions across the University, where the UWSA has influence, and the ways staff can participate and make their voices heard.
Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café
The Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students’ Writing Café is a welcoming social writing space where students can write alongside peers in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Whether you want to work quietly, connect with others, or simply take a break with a warm drink, the café encourages community, comfort, and productivity without pressure or critique.
In-person Grad Writing Café
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!
Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café
The Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students’ Writing Café is a welcoming social writing space where students can write alongside peers in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Whether you want to work quietly, connect with others, or simply take a break with a warm drink, the café encourages community, comfort, and productivity without pressure or critique.