Current graduate students

Zotero is citation management software that takes (most of) the pain of writing papers with citations.In this hands-on session, we will provide an overview of the software and help participants develop a level of familiarity with it so that they can begin working on their academic projects more efficiently.

Take your literature review one step further!

Geared towards graduate students in the environmental sciences who wish to conduct a systematic review for either a thesis, coursework or journal publication, this workshop will outline systematic review methods and search strategy development through a combination of presentation and interactive activities.

Join us for a free ballet-inspired lunchtime barre class on February 18th. All bodies and mobility levels are welcome!

Space is limited, so please register in advance.

In this interactive simulation, you will act as a co-op student at a healthcare company, work with peers to uncover the organization’s key challenges, and learn how to communicate your proposed solution clearly and confidently. The company is fictional, but the problems are realistic and reflect current issues faced by similar organizations.

Dr. Sarah Connors (she/her), Indigenous Naturopathic Doctor & Birth Doula, will dive into all things menstruation and hormones in relation to PCOS and Endometriosis. We will look at how PCOS and Endometriosis can impact your experience of the menstrual cycle, dispel some of the common myths about these conditions, and chat about strategies to support you in living with these conditions.

Learn about Master of Theological Studies programming and full tuition scholarships during this free pizza lunch and information session. What is the Master of Theological Studies? The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a two-year degree offered conjointly by the University of Waterloo and Conrad Grebel University College.

In this rapid version of a hackathon, participants will be teamed up at the event and work together to ideate, research and brainstorm solutions to problems in the domains of housing development, using AI for smarter urban transportation, building sustainable infrastructure and advancing sustainable mobility all in 3-hours.

WICI welcomes Dr. Peter Lewis from Ontario Technical University, where he holds a Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence and is the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology.

What is Cornerstone? Cornerstone is Velocity's two-week sprint for students and researchers from any faculty who want to explore an idea they have or even just an area of interest with a supportive community.

This virtual session will discuss and answer questions about the importance of talking to young children (age 0-6) about consent, setting boundaries, and using the proper names for body parts to help build safe, caring and respectful communities.