Future students

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.  

So, you’ve got an idea? Before building anything in startups, you have to validate that it’s actually something somebody wants. And that’s exactly what you will learn without fooling yourself and others with bias. Join us for a reimagined Cornerstone experience. Lead by Eric Blondeel, a two-time YC alumni, you’ll learn how to validate your idea without fooling yourself and others with bias. Learn about the mistakes of the teams that came before you and maybe earn some prizes along the way too.

Up Start is designed for Waterloo students and recent graduates who want to turn their work into commercial ventures. Whether you’re working on a graduate degree or a capstone project, we aim to accelerate your success and help you make an impact on the world.

In this session, you will gain practical tips for communicating complex scientific concepts to an informed audience. You will learn how to identify your audience, develop engaging and impactful messages that spark interest and enthusiasm, and use plain language to enhance the accessibility and readability of your work.

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.

Stressed about finals? Take a break and join us for a fun and relaxing prototyping session!
Team up, get creative, and design a stress-relief prototype using mystery materials. No experience needed—just a desire to unwind, collaborate, and
have fun! Plus, there’ll be snacks, hot chocolate, and lots of laughs.
Come for the creativity, stay for the stress relief at the MC Dungeon!

Join the Water Institute’s Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada for an engaging presentation by Phillipe Murphy-Rhéaume, Chief Development Officer at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. His talk, The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities for Freshwater Cities in an Era of Transformation, will explore how cities are navigating the evolving freshwater landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of freshwater management.

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.

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).