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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Events
Systematic and Scoping Reviews: Systematic and Scoping Review Methods
Would you like to learn more about scoping and systematic reviews and what steps are involved when conducting each of these review types? This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, discusses the methods of each review type, as well as how to decide which is best to use and more.
GIS Speed Run Sessions: Essential Analysis Tools
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn the basics of geoprocessing tools.
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!
Black History Month Sip and Paint
Local artist Alana Decker will guide participants through a painting session while sharing her artistic journey, what her work means to her, and how her identity and experiences have shaped her career as an artist. Please join us in honouring Black History month at our sip and paint event where we hope to create a Safe Space with Alana – in Celebration of Black History Month 🎨
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 February 26th
The following Employers are hosting an Employer Information Session on Thursday February 26, 2026
- Proactive AI Lab: Palona AI – IN-PERSON Information Session
February Book Club Meeting
The GSA Monthly Book Club is a chance to slow down, connect, and share honest reflections about navigating grad life. Each month we’ll gather to unpack themes of balance, resilience, and purpose in graduate school while enjoying tea, cookies, and good company. No prep needed, come as you are! We’ll bring the snacks and a cozy space; you bring your voice, your thoughts, and your vibe.
Systematic and Scoping Reviews: Systematic Search Methods
Systematic and scoping reviews require a rigorous and reproducible search methodology. This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, outlines the expectations of a systematic search and provides practical experience in developing a search methodology which meets systematic standards.
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!
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!