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Our communities face a wide variety of wicked challenges such as encouraging sustainable economic development, engaging in Indigenous reconciliation, and enabling a local environment for human flourishing. In this talk we will discuss what it takes to build a community that has the capacity for innovation, including tools that you can use as a student, educator, and citizen to help build the innovative community you want to be a part of.
The Sustainability Office is thrilled to host our eleventh-annual Eco Summit to showcase sustainability achievements, celebrate progress, and build connections with our campus community. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend.
This year, our summit will focus on how the Waterloo community can find opportunity for sustainability action whilst navigating complexities and challenges both on and off campus.
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.
Bring your family, friends, or work team for a fun afternoon at the Staff Association's 36th annual Winterfest! This year, Winterfest features: skating, face painting, a hot chocolate bar, and more! Kids' wrapped gifts and group/family photos can be added on for a small fee.
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.