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University of Waterloo events

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

Monday, January 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Entrepreneurship Society Meet and Greet

Join us for a fun and interactive Meet & Greet hosted by the UW Entrepreneurship Society! This event is open to new members and anyone interested in joining our vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs. Attendees can enjoy snacks, mingle with like-minded individuals, and participate in an exciting game of Jeopardy, tailored to entrepreneurship and our society’s mission. It’s the perfect way to connect, learn, and have fun in a casual and welcoming environment.

Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

WaterTalk | Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice

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.

Friday, January 24, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Critical Tech Talk 11: Speculative Imaginaries and Technological Design

Join the Critical Tech Talk series to hear guest speaker Sherryl Vint, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of California, on how speculative fiction can help us cultivate a more inclusive social imagination.

Monday, January 27, 2025 - Friday, January 31, 2025 (all day)

Consent Week W2025

SVPRO – the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office is preparing for Winter Consent Week - Monday January 27th – Friday January 31st. This is an opportunity for the UWaterloo Community to continue discussions about consent and set intentions to normalize, consider and understand consent in new ways.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

TRuST | Debunking myths about GMOs with Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts

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.