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
The Nether
The Nether, by Jennifer Haley, presents a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical, psychological, and moral implications of virtual reality and, by extension, the challenges and ramifications of contemporary digital life. Set in a near-future world where immersive virtual environments (the Nether) allow people to fully engage in dark, curated experiences, the play raises questions about identity, personal responsibility, free will, and the consequences of these digital spaces.
Language Café
Speak and write with confidence! Join the Language Café, a free workshop series for international and multilingual students.
"Who keeps us safe?" Christian Politics of Care
The Bechtel Lectures provide the opportunity for representatives of a variety of disciplines and professions to explore topics that reflect the breadth and depth of Mennonite history, identity, faith and culture. Conrad Grebel University College is pleased to host this annual event. The 2026 Bechtel Lecturer is Isaac Villegas, MDiv.
Introduction to sustainability education for post-secondary educators from any discipline
Join the Waterloo Climate Institute and our campus partners for "Introduction to sustainability education for post-secondary educators from any discipline" a hands-on interdisciplinary workshop to explore the what’s, why’s and how’s of sustainability education and learn where to access resources for teaching/learning.
CPI 2nd Graduate Student Conference
This full-day conference will be hosted at the Waterloo campus on the first floor of EC5. Thanks to the generous sponsors of the event, attendees will have the cost-free opportunity to network with peers, faculty, and industry, discover innovative research on cybersecurity and privacy topics, hear from experts in the field, and more!
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!
Nomad: Correcting the Narrative
In recognition of National Indigenous Languages Day, the Office of Indigenous Relations is hosting a special event featuring Susan Aglukark, the award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter.
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most distinctive artists—an award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter who blends Inuktitut and English with contemporary pop music.
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!
Undergraduate Writing Café
- drop-in and write
- consult with a writing advisor
- boost your productivity
- find your writing community
- free hot drinks and snacks!
Co-op Workplace Simulation
In this interactive simulation, you will act as a co-op student at a healthcare company, work with peers to uncover the organization’s key challenges, and learn how to communicate your proposed solution clearly and confidently. The company is fictional, but the problems are realistic and reflect current issues faced by similar organizations.