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Friday, January 24, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Critical Tech Talk 11: Speculative Imaginaries and Technological Design

Join the Critical Tech Talk series to hear guest speaker Sherryl Vint, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of California, on how speculative fiction can help us cultivate a more inclusive social imagination.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

TRuST | Debunking myths about GMOs with Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts

Join the University of Waterloo for an enlightening conversation between two Nobel Laureates as they discuss the important role scientists can play in debunking misinformation.  

Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WaterTalk | Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice

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.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Keeping Connected: An Evening of Indigenous Storytelling

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.

Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Make a Difference (MAD) - Holiday Market

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.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Mapping Out the Global Innovation Landscape Conference

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.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Sustainable Aeronautics Summit 2024

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!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Value interactions between water and hydropower in Ontario Power Generation

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.

Thursday, November 28, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:25 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series presents Greg Staats

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.