Current graduate students

Friday, March 20, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

World Water Day 2026

Celebrate World Water Day 2026 with the Water Institute! Join us for a full-day conference featuring inspiring keynote speakers, a showcase of innovative student research, award presentations and networking opportunities. Don't miss this exciting annual event!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, April 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Language Café

Speak and write with confidence! Join the Language Café, a free workshop series for international and multilingual students.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Cooperathon powered by Desjardins X Velocity Speed Challenge

Come race against the clock to find innovative solutions to important problems facing people, our planet and our prosperity. ​

The Speed Challenge is open to anyone aged 18 and up, regardless of whether you are a student of UWaterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College or a resident of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:45 am - 1:45 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Menopause Documentary, The [M] Factor: Before The Pause (Perimenopause)

Menopause is a transitional stage in many people’s lives and affects not only people experiencing this stage in life, but those around them including colleagues, family and friends. Education, resources and support have the potential to create more comfortable and inclusive communities and workplaces and empower people through this transition.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2026 GRADflix showcase

You're invited to join Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for a viewing of finalist GRADflix submissions before the winners are announced.

GRADflix is a research communication competition for University of Waterloo graduate students. Participants create a video of 60 seconds or less to share their research with a non-specialized audience.