Current graduate students

So, you’ve got an idea? Before building anything in startups, you have to validate that it’s actually something somebody wants. And that’s exactly what you will learn without fooling yourself and others with bias. Join us for a reimagined Cornerstone experience. Lead by Eric Blondeel, a two-time YC alumni, you’ll learn how to validate your idea without fooling yourself and others with bias. Learn about the mistakes of the teams that came before you and maybe earn some prizes along the way too.

Up Start is designed for Waterloo students and recent graduates who want to turn their work into commercial ventures. Whether you’re working on a graduate degree or a capstone project, we aim to accelerate your success and help you make an impact on the world.

In this session, you will gain practical tips for communicating complex scientific concepts to an informed audience. You will learn how to identify your audience, develop engaging and impactful messages that spark interest and enthusiasm, and use plain language to enhance the accessibility and readability of your work.

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Daniel Jaffee, Professor of Sociology at Portland State University, Oregon, US, will present Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice.

This WaterTalk will be held online via Zoom.

Join us in celebrating the 4th anniversary of the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) at the University of Waterloo!

All are welcome for the afternoon to connect with the OIR team and learn more about our mission, initiatives, and contributions to supporting Indigenous students, faculty, staff and alumni fostering greater awareness and understanding of Indigenous issues and culture on campus.

The University of Waterloo Libraries invites you to a captivating evening of Indigenous storytelling. Please join us in welcoming Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch) of the Great Lakes and Goombine (Richard Scott-Moore) of the Southeast coast of Australia to our main campus.

Are you a current University of Waterloo student interested in entrepreneurship and innovation?

Velocity is looking for passionate students from all faculties to join our Campus Ambassador team. As an ambassador, you’ll promote entrepreneurship, organize events, and build connections - all while gaining valuable experience.

This is a three-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada. 

Come celebrate community and the season with food, laughter, and great company. All UW womxn and nonbinary staff, postdocs, grad students, and faculty are welcome.

The Innovation Open House Mixer is an opportunity to meet fellow students and aspiring or emerging entrepreneurs from across campus. Join us to make friends, gain valuable contacts and build connections with Velocity and its resources. You’ll also have the chance to connect with representatives from Math Innovation, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (Social Impact and Indigenous Incubators), Grebel Peace Incubator, Future Cities Institute, the Library and Socratica.