Current students

HackRx 2025 is a 3-day hackathon running Nov 21–23 and open to all undergraduate students in Canada. Compete for a $3000 main prize and $500 special prize while building innovative projects. Sign up solo or with a team—network during the event to meet collaborators, learn new skills, and create something exciting!

Join the EDI-R office and Davis Centre Library for our second painting session on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 9:30 to 4:00 PM, as we continue transforming the mural into a living symbol of unity and belonging. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and community spirit.

What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? Where can I find resources?

Join us for a drop-in session, where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus. This is a supportive space to discuss any concerns or uncertainties you may have and to better understand how our Office can support you.

What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? Where can I find resources?

Join us for a drop-in session, where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus. This is a supportive space to discuss any concerns or uncertainties you may have and to better understand how our Office can support you.

University of Waterloo faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to the second installment of the Collaborative and Connected Research Panel Series, hosted by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and International and the Faculty of Health.

Browse items handmade by UWSA staff, students, and alumni at the 2025 Winterfest Artisan Market, November 27 and 28 in the SLC Multipurpose Room! 

Vendors contribute 10% of their proceeds to support the UWSA Student Awards, and the UWSA will make a donation to the WUSA Food Support Service for every purchase made!

Vendors will be announced shortly.

Join Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife for a free screening of a new documentary by Dr. Brian Doucet, Associate Professor in the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo. Followed by a community panel discussion about housing. Includes free small popcorn! Doors open at 12:30.

Join us for an exclusive 'Ask Me Anything' event featuring Chris Noble, CTO & Co-Founder of Penny AI and Endlss, on November 20, 2025, in DC 1302 at 4:30 PM.

Ever wonder how a kid selling chips and pops in Grade 6 ends up building companies backed by tens of millions in venture funding? Come hear Chris Noble, University of Waterloo alum and serial entrepreneur. He’ll talk about startup grit, scaling chaos, life lessons from Muay Thai, accidentally sending 10 million emails, and what it really means to ride the waves of the market.

Join us on Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Conrad Grebel University College for our annual Holiday Make a Difference Market! This festive event brings together local vendors and artisans for a joyful day of community, shopping, and giving back.

As part of the University of Waterloo's Collaborative and Connected Research Panel Series, the November panel event will bring together current department chairs and school directors to discuss how to build collaborative and co-operative relationships. The conversation will focus on building collaboration in research and educational settings, including how collaboration can enable new forms of professional relationships and generate creativity. This panel is hosted by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and International and the Faculty of Health.