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Join us for Quantum Today, where we sit down with researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) to talk about their work, its impact and where their research may lead.

The KW Scavenger Hunt in Uptown Waterloo is happening on Saturday April 23rd from 10:30am-5:30pm. We have over 10 local businesses participating and cannot wait for everyone to join us on April 23rd. Each business participating has graciously donated discounts to be used on the day of.


Tickets for 2 people each can be purchased at www.kwscavengerhunt.net and part of the proceeds go to local Canadian Charity Partners with Paws to help pay for training for much needed service dogs.

Join the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change for an informative discussion on the findings of Health Canada's latest national report, Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate. Lead authors, Peter Berry, Rebekka Schnitter and Paddy Enright, will reflect on the key insights from the wide-ranging report, and highlight the priority knowledge gaps facing Canadians. This will be followed by a Q&A with a panel of Waterloo's climate change and health experts moderated by the Dean of Health, Lili Liu. They will reflect on Canada's next steps.

Join us for Quantum Today, where we sit down with researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) to talk about their work, its impact and where their research may lead.

This month, IQC PhD students Andrew Cameron and Connor Kapahi will discuss their recent collaboration, in which they use hybrid quantum entanglement to remotely control the shape and structure of a single photon. Learn more about quantum optics and structured light in this conversation moderated by John Donohue.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx.

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxUW, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxUW, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

Our theme this year is 2020 Vision.

FASS (Faculty Alumni Staff and Student) Theatre Company presents "FASS-O-VISION"! This year's show will be virtually hosted with a mixture of live acting and pre-recorded scenes. The virtual show dates this year will be Friday Feb. 18th at 8pm and Saturday Feb. 19th at 8PM. Visit the website http://fass.uwaterloo.ca/ for more information!

The Problem Lab and the Faculty of Environment present an information session on the concept of the triple bottom line. A panel of speakers and subject matter experts will speak about the importance of social, environmental and financial considerations that companies can build into their organizations. Using case studies and real-world examples, you will understand how companies can apply the triple bottom line to build commercial ventures that enhance people’s lives and the well-being of the planet.

In the Decolonizing Methodologies for Sustainability Research Speaker Series, researchers from across Canada and the globe share their unique approaches to decolonizing research, and how they conduct research that is inclusive, mindful of local cultural practices, and sensitive to diverse research contexts.

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The Concept $5K pitch competition offers the opportunity for University of Waterloo student led teams with innovative solutions and high potential business ideas to showcase their hard work and compete for grant funding. Participants receive valuable feedback, pitching experience, and idea validation from a network of experienced entrepreneurs and Concept Coaches.

A user-centric approach to your idea will ensure you build a product that your customers will love. In this session, Matt Neill, Product Designer at Faire, will discuss how to utilize design thinking to start your project off on the right foot. By the end of the session, you will learn how to translate user insights into actionable steps that solve problems for your customers.