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Join this engaging 45-minute introduction to generative AI, perfect for anyone curious about using tools like ChatGPT (Free & Premium) and Copilot (Waterloo-approved vs. Embedded 365). In a friendly, accessible format, we’ll break down the essentials of prompt crafting, managing conversations, and simple use cases to begin.

Make a Difference (MAD) Holiday Market: Shop, Support, and Give Back!

Join us on November 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel University College for our "Holiday Make a Difference" event! This festive gathering brings together local vendors and artisans for a day of community, shopping, and giving back. Discover unique gifts and support small businesses while helping us make a positive impact this holiday season.

Register now for Mapping out the Global Innovation Landscape Conference livestreamed panel discussions on November 21st!

Hear from scholars, experts, and innovators about international opportunities in emerging tech sectors like AI, biotechnology, quantum, and more. This one-day conference will feature three livestreamed panels to help develop a report on how Canada can strategically engage with international partners in science and technology.

Experience innovation and sustainability at the Sustainable Aeronautics Summit on November 19th, 2024. Hosted by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA), this premier event brings together industry leaders and visionary thinkers to work towards a sustainable future for aviation and aerospace. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this transformative journey!

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Kurt Kornelsen, Director, Environment and Climate Change, Ontario Power Generation, presents: Value interactions between water and hydropower in Ontario Power Generation.

The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present Greg Staats, winner of the 2024 Governor General’s Award for Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) and a 2024-25 Longhouse Labs Fellow here at the University of Waterloo. At this event, Greg will discuss his evolving methodology based on phenomena, lens-based issues and a lifelong practice focused on Hodinosho:ni imagery and the responsibilities to land body and memory.

The 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market (formerly the UWSA Craft Show & Sale) takes place December 3 and 4 in the Student Life Centre. All items are handmade by UWSA staff, students, or alumni, and the market is a fundraiser for staff and student grants. 

Join the Feminist Think Tank as Benny shares their expertise on strategic planning from a decolonial perspective. This will be an invaluable opportunity to reflect on planning processes grounded in transformative justice and decolonization.

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Belinda Sturm, Director Kansas NSF EPSCoR, Professor and Ross McKinney Faculty Fellow, University of Kansas, Kansas, US, will present: Wastewater process intensification: Using biological process design to increase the hydraulic and treatment capacity of a municipal wastewater treatment plant.

This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, the Office of Indigenous Relations is honoured to welcome Emily Anne Brant as our Keynote speaker.