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
Rock Your Thesis 1: Plan Your Project
The first in the three-part 'Rock Your Thesis' series, this workshop will help you clarify your direction and develop a practical plan for successfully executing a large academic writing project, such as a thesis or dissertation.
Bystander Intervention Training
Monique Chambers, Senior Training Specialist from the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIRO) and Stacey Jacobs, Education Coordinator, Sexual & Gender-based Violence Prevention from the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) are collaborating to bring Active Bystander Intervention Training to staff and faculty. Participants will be provided with the skills and resources to intervene when they see harmful, or potentially harmful, behaviour which includes racism, sexual violence, and other forms of harm. Join us in building a culture of consent, care, belonging and respect on our campus. Everyone welcome.
WCC Writing Café
Looking for a writing community? Grab a coffee and get writing! Join our network of graduate student writers at the in-person Writing Café! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress in your work. Writing doesn’t have to be solitary!
Writing Cafes for Graduate Students
Every Wednesday in the GSA Lounge: In-person writing café for graduate students. Join peers for coffee, snacks, community and some focused work time!
The Co-op Workplace Simulation by Velocity
The Co-op Workplace Simulation Want to level up your co-op experience and impress your next employer? Join Velocity at the Co-op Workplace Simulation. This event is open to all students from any faculty or program.
Employer Information Sessions for November 12th
Join GeoVerra, one of Canada's leading geomatics firms, for an exclusive Employer Information Session at the University of Waterloo on November 12, 2025. Learn about our innovative approach to surveying and mapping, our collaborative work culture, and exciting career opportunities for students.
Employer Information Sessions for November 13th
The following Employer is hosting an Employer Information Sessions on Thursday, November 13:
Rivian | The Future of Electric Vehicles - Infotainment & Connectivity- IN-PERSON Information Session
Knowledge Exchange Conversation: Enforced Disappearances in Colombia and Indigenous Missing Persons in Canada
The Orchestrating Listening Research Project (ORLI), in collaboration with United College’s Human Rights Program and Indigenous Studies, invites you to the knowledge exchange conversation
Enforced Disappearances in Colombia and Indigenous Missing Persons in Canada
Unpacking Obesity: Myths, Medicine and Motivation
Obesity is more than a number on a scale — it's a complex health issue. Join us for a panel discussion that will aim to inform, inspire and shift the narrative around obesity.
From bottleneck to breakthrough: Reducing ambulance offload times through organizational innovation
The final CareNext Collective event for 2025 showcases one of the most meaningful operational shifts at WRHN this year: the sustained reduction of ambulance offload times across both the Queen’s Blvd and Midtown sites. The initiative demonstrates how targeted, system-level innovation can emerge from cross-sector collaboration between emergency department leadership, paramedic services, informatics teams, patient partners, and frontline staff.