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.
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For support with your event, view our resources for event planners and contact community.relations@uwaterloo.ca.
Events
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!
Velocity Pitch Competition
We’re kicking off Waterloo Tech Week 2026 with the Velocity Pitch Competition. It will look a little different this time around. A presenter from each team will have two minutes and no slides. Just you and an audience full of supporters who want to help you thrive and a chance at the $5,000 top prize.
Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café
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!
Scholarship Research Proposal Drop-Ins
Join us at The Writing and Communication Centre to get drop-in style feedback on your proposal from our experienced advisors or graduate peer tutors. We'll have WCC staff standing by to offer feedback and answer questions!
Glenn Fretz: Graphic Design for the Mennonite Community
Meet the designer and curator, and tour the exhibit during this official launch event. All are welcome. This exhibit runs from July 28, 2026, to April 30, 2028.
2026 Faculty of Health Fun Run
The Faculty of Health Fun Run is an annual event, held on Homecoming, for the University and wider community. Join us for Fun Run and Homecoming celebrations!
University of Waterloo BioBlitz 2026
From September 21 to 25, the Sustainability Office is hosting its fourth annual campus-wide BioBlitz, a community-led effort to explore, identify, and record the species living across campus. No experience is necessary
University of Waterloo BioBlitz 2026
From September 21 to 25, the Sustainability Office is hosting its fourth annual campus-wide BioBlitz, a community-led effort to explore, identify, and record the species living across campus. No experience is necessary
Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café
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!
Research Talks: Water Crisis in Waterloo Region
Research Talks: Water Crisis in Waterloo Region brings together researchers, practitioners and community leaders to examine how we balance growth, governance and sustainability in shaping our water future.