
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
Libraries Indigenous Mural Unveiling
Join the Libraries for a celebration marking the installation of new Indigenous murals at our Waterloo campus locations. University Librarian Beth Namachchivaya will share how the new artwork contributes to the Libraries’ decolonization efforts. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
National Research Council - UWaterloo Engagement Day
The National Research Council – University of Waterloo Collaboration Centre (NUCC) invites you to join us on East Campus 5 on Monday, June 23, to learn more about funding opportunities and to network with colleagues.
Engineering the Future: design, build & maintain your workforce
Engineers are the architects of progress; driving innovation, solving global challenges, and shaping the systems that power our world. But a growing talent shortage threatens to stall this momentum. How do we ensure the future of engineering remains bold, resilient, and visionary?There's a a high demand for systems thinkers who can integrate engineering, business, and design.
Register for FREE webinar on "Engineering the Future: Design, Build & Maintain Your Workforce", a free, high-impact webinar featuring a live student panel and expert insights into how the next generation of engineers is redefining the sector.
Engineering Graduate Studies Fair
Want to learn more about the Engineering Master’s and PhD programs offered at the University of Waterloo?
Join us for our in-person Graduate Studies Fair to have all your questions answered by Engineering faculty members, current grad students and admissions experts from each department!
Shad Waterloo 2025 Open Day Exhibits
The participants of the Shad Waterloo high school enrichment program are holding a public open house to share highlights of their experiences, including creative ideas they have come up with to tackle this year’s design project theme.
Shad is a STEAM summer enrichment experience for high school students from across Canada (and around the world!). During Shad, students develop skills such as understanding and solving problems, communicating effectively, thinking critically, and collaborating within teams through hands-on projects.
To learn more about the Shad program, please visit the Shad Canada website: https://www.shad.ca/
IBPOC Student Writing Cafés
The IBPOC Student Writing Cafés are spaces where Indigenous, Black, and graduate students of colour can come together to form supportive communities of writers. Structured by timed writing spurts and breaks, these groups make space for concerns specific to IBPOC writers.
Where: SCH 228F
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!
Employer Information Sessions for June 25th
Calling all graduate students! Join us for an event featuring Jenike & Johanson, a globally recognized engineering firm specializing in the science of bulk material handling. Founded by Dr. Andrew Jenike, the company pioneered the field of bulk solids flow and storage. This employer information session is for students looking to land a full-time role.
This event will be held in E6 Room 4022.
J&J is looking for students interested in working across a variety of industries, including mining, geology, chemical science, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable energy. This event is targeted to all engineering students (mechanical, computer, chemical, etc.) as well as geologists and students in mining-related disciplines, but anybody is welcome!
Employer Information Sessions for June 25th
The following Employer is hosting an Employer Information Sessions on:
Jenike & Johanson | Engineering and Materials Testing of Bulk Solids: Principles, Practices, and Performance - IN-PERSON Information Session
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
The Futures We Can Build: Coordinating Complexity Across Canada with Dr. Rik Logtenberg
Canada is at a crossroads facing simultaneous crises in climate resilience, economic productivity, housing affordability and institutional effectiveness. Join Rik Logtenberg, Dirdctor of CanAdapt for an inspiring talk and interactive workshop demonstrating how complexity science, AI, and community-led systems thinking can accelerate CAnada's transition.