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Monday, May 31, 2021 2:11 pm - 2:11 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Math Behind the Rubik’s Cube

Rubik's cube

Rubik’s Cube: The math behind the best-selling puzzle toy of all time!

Join us at 9 AM (ET) on Saturday, June 5, for a special family-fun event that will put a Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics’ twist on the world’s best-selling puzzle toy!

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Asian Heritage Month: Explorations of identity, perceptions and belonging

Explorations of Asian identity, perceptions and belonging. May 25, 2021. 1 - 2:30 p.m. Virtual panel discussion.

In honour of Asian heritage month the President's Anti-Racism Taskforce (PART) invites you to attend Explorations of Asian Identity, Perceptions and Belonging. The event will feature a robust panel discussion that explores Asian-Canadian identity and anti-Asian racism, particularly in light of the rise in hate crimes over the past year.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Bordeaux-Waterloo 10 year partnership celebration

Waterloo and Bordeaux campusesThe University of Bordeaux and the University of Waterloo are delighted to invite Waterloo staff, faculty, and students to attend a special virtual celebration of the 10th anniversary of our strategic partnership.

Thursday, May 20, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Today: New algorithm uses a hologram to control trapped ions

Quantum Today posterQuantum Today is an exciting new seminar series that pulls its themes from recently published scientific articles. Join us as we sit down in conversation with researchers to talk about their work, what’s the impact and where their research will lead to.

Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:45 am - 11:45 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Research Talks presents A Year of COVID-19: Innovative Research on Thursday

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The second installment of the A Year of COVID-19 series is planned for Thursday, May 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Please visit theA Year of COVID-19 to register for one or more events in the series.

With a focus on innovative research, this upcoming online panel session features:

Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Concept $5K finals

Join the virtual audience for the Winter 2021 Concept $5K Finals!

Watch 10 promising student teams take the virtual stage and compete for their share of $20K in grant funding to help take startup ideas to the next level. Besides seeing some great pitches, you can also hear from Concept Interim Director, John Dick, and University of Waterloo Entrepreneurship Society about how to get involved with entrepreneurship and find co-founders.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Cooperathon powered by Desjardins X Velocity Speed Challenge

Come race against the clock to find innovative solutions to important problems facing people, our planet and our prosperity. ​

The Speed Challenge is open to anyone aged 18 and up, regardless of whether you are a student of UWaterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College or a resident of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:45 am - 1:45 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Menopause Documentary, The [M] Factor: Before The Pause (Perimenopause)

Menopause is a transitional stage in many people’s lives and affects not only people experiencing this stage in life, but those around them including colleagues, family and friends. Education, resources and support have the potential to create more comfortable and inclusive communities and workplaces and empower people through this transition.