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
Employer Information Session for February 6th
The following Employer is hosting an Employer Information Session on February 6th:
- OEB | Ontario Energy Board Employer Information Session
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
From Idea to Impact: Research Strategies for Changemakers
Are you looking to solve big problems, but you’re not sure where to start? In this 50-minute online workshop, Rachel Figueiredo, Waterloo’s entrepreneurship librarian, will show you how to search across academic, industry and openly available information to get a full picture of your problem space. By integrating new and familiar search tools, attendees will learn how to research efficiently so they can get back to solving problems.
Healthy Communities Discussion Series: Bench to Bedside
The Faculty of Science is excited to launch the Healthy Communities Discussion Series, a new and exciting initiative spotlighting groundbreaking research at the University of Waterloo and its impact on health and well-being.
Climate Con 2025 | Building Hope Through Collaboration
Join the Waterloo Climate Institute's Student Climate Action program for a full-day convention on February 7th, 2025 showcasing student research and projects that are tackling climate anxiety and hope! Attend presentations, workshops, panels at FED Hall, win prizes, student awards and enjoy a delicious lunch!
Public Talk with Dr. Alexis Dolphin | Making it Work: Collaboration in Bioarchaeology
In this public talk, Dr. Dolphin will explore what it means to be a researcher aiming to do ‘good science’, while also doing ‘science for good’.
As a bioarchaeologist who works with human remains from archaeological sites in order to reconstruct the lives of past peoples, Dr. Dolphin’s research revolves around collaboration. Working with the dead requires strong relationships with, and sensitivities to, not only your colleagues and national governments, but to the local communities without whom you could not do your work at all.
Love Data Week | From Theory to Respectful Practice: Wampum as a Living Embodiment of Indigenous Data Sovereignty
This workshop will discuss the growing calls in Canada and around the world to recognize and respect Indigenous Data Sovereignty and consider the importance of moving beyond the theoretical implications of this movement, using Wampum as an example.
Employer Information Session for February 11th
The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on February 11th:
- Government of Canada | Virtual Information Session- VIRTUAL Information Session
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!
Systematic and Scoping Review Series: 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.
Love Data Week | Voices Behind the Screen: Navigating Data Collected from Online Forums
Online forums are rich sources of public data, offering insights into diverse topics and communities. However, this data often comes with anonymity, raising unique challenges and ethical concerns. This panel discussion will explore the complexities of using forum data for research and analysis: What are the benefits of studying anonymous versus non-anonymous online discussions? How do we address issues of privacy, representation and authenticity? Panelists will discuss case studies, policies and best practices for leveraging these digital conversations.
Employer Information Session for February 12th
The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on February 12th:
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Formlabs | Co-ops and Careers at Formlabs - VIRTUAL Information Session
Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!