At Waterloo, we're proud to host a wide variety of events for the campus community and our larger community. Find out what's happening on campus, from free public lectures to workshops and information sessions.
Plan your event
For support with your event, view our resources for event planners and contact community.relations@uwaterloo.ca.
Events
February Book Club Meeting
The GSA Monthly Book Club is a chance to slow down, connect, and share honest reflections about navigating grad life. Each month we’ll gather to unpack themes of balance, resilience, and purpose in graduate school while enjoying tea, cookies, and good company. No prep needed, come as you are! We’ll bring the snacks and a cozy space; you bring your voice, your thoughts, and your vibe.
Afrofuturism Film Screening: Boots Riley's I'm A Virgo
Join us for for conversation, music, and joy shared over delicious food, followed by a film screening of the first episodes of the acclaimed series I'm A Virgo--including an introduction to Afrofuturism in celebration of Black History Month.
Systematic and Scoping Reviews: Systematic Search Methods
Systematic and scoping reviews require a rigorous and reproducible search methodology. This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, outlines the expectations of a systematic search and provides practical experience in developing a search methodology which meets systematic standards.
Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students' Writing Cafe
The Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students' Writing Café is a social writing group. Unlike traditional peer feedback-based writing groups, we don’t read each other’s finished writing: instead, we write together to create a community of writers who can cheer each other on during what is often an isolating, difficult journey!
Employer Information Sessions for March 3rd
The following Employers are hosting an Employer Information Session on Tuesday March 3:
- GigsUp – IN-PERSON Information Session
SIGNAL Summit - Day 1
Please feel free to register for any—or all—of the sessions you’d like to attend.
10:00–10:30 am — Opening Reception and Welcome Kick off the event with drinks, introductions, and a warm welcome as we bring together researchers, practitioners, and community members for a few days of collaboration and conversation. Light breakfast provided. Location: LIB 323
Into the Open: An exploration of education without paywalls
Join us as we explore the impact of open educational resources (OER), current provincial requirements related to sharing textbook costs and strategies instructors can use to offer zero-textbook-cost courses.
In-person Grad Writing Cafés
Grab a coffee and get writing. Join our network of graduate student, postdoc, and faculty writers at the Grad Writing Café! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress on your work. Writing doesn't have to be solitary!
SIGNAL Summit - Day 2
10:00–11:30 am — PLENARY, “Methods of Solidarity and Care in Research and Activism”
Speakers:
- Alana Cattapan, Associate Professor, Political Science, Canada Research Chair in the Politics of Reproduction, University of Waterloo
- Kimberly Lopez, Associate Professor, Recreation & Leisure, University of Waterloo
- Trish Van Katwyk, Associate Professor, Director, School of Social Work, Renison University College
Employer Information Sessions for March 5th
The following Employers are hosting an Employer Information Session on Thursday March 5, 2026
- PowerCo Canada Inc – IN-PERSON Information Session
- BMO Capital Markets - IN PERSON Information Session