Future graduate students

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.

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada Derek Davy, CEO, Econse Water Technologies Inc. presents: Fixing Water.

International scholar, Dr. Jodi Oakman, will explore interactions between work and health, starting from the premise that good work has beneficial health outcomes and supports productivity. Drawing on contemporary and emerging research, the presentation will examine the requirements for healthy work environments to support the creation of sustainable working conditions to promote long working lives. 

Ever wonder what it’s like inside a Black Hole? Well, you can find out…sort of. The Black Hole Experience by Age of Union is a mobile immersive exhibition premiering in Waterloo Park for the city’s annual Lumen festival on September 21.

WISE is pleased to announce a hybrid WISE Public Lecture with Patricia Romero-Lankao. Please join us in person or on Zoom to discuss energy transition and climate change. The presentation will explain how a group of social scientists engaged with communities in Los Angeles to operationalize three equity principles in the transition to 100% clean energy by 2035. The speaker will draw lessons on options and barriers to centring equity in technological innovations in energy and describe how these lessons inform the Justice Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions, a new research program at the University of Toronto.

The Innovation Open House Mixer is an opportunity to meet fellow students and aspiring or emerging entrepreneurs from across campus. Join us to make friends, gain valuable contacts and build connections with Velocity and its resources. You’ll also have the chance to connect with representatives from Math Innovation, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (Social Impact and Indigenous Incubators), Grebel Peace Incubator, Future Cities Institute, the Library and Socratica.

XChanges 2024 is committed to dismantling oppressive systemic barriers within BIPOC spaces and weaving together the experiences and ideologies of racialized health care physicians. By highlighting the insufficient support received by BIPOC communities, our aim is to significantly impact students’ mental health, and prioritize their well-being. By including the nine dimensions of wellness for racialized students to learn and understand mental health, we are on a mission to foster a community that embraces the mind, creating an environment where students feel empowered to seek and receive the support they need comfortably.

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Wayne Jenkinson, Executive Director, National Hydrological Service, Meteorological Service of Canada, ECCC, presents: Monitoring water resources in Canada: The value of water data and national hydrometric program.

The Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) and the University of Waterloo are thrilled to present Dillon Francis, chart-topping DJ, for the return of concerts to Waterloo’s main campus. Come out on September 7th for an unforgettable night, brought to you with support from our presenting sponsor, CIBC. Get your tickets now to kick off the school year with a bang! You won't want to miss this fun night out.

Are you looking into pursuing future studies but not sure where to start? The Further Education Fair is the perfect opportunity for you! On October 10th, you will be able to speak with representatives about programs and schools you're interested in. Talk to over 70+ representatives from teaching, law, MBA, engineering, health, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, social work, college post-degree/certificate programs in Canada and abroad.