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.
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Events
Brave Space Conversations; A Care-Centered Approach to Navigating Difficult Dialogues Through an EDI-R Lens
Why do we avoid difficult conversations—and what happens when we don't? Many people avoid conversations about race, identity, harm, and systemic inequity—not because they don’t care, but because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, causing discomfort, or facing backlash. Yet real progress can’t happen if we can’t talk honestly. Join the Office of EDI-R for our latest Table Talk Session designed to help individuals and teams move beyond silence and into meaningful dialogue.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Why difficult conversations feel risky and why we avoid them
- How power and positionality shape whose voices are heard
- The difference between intent and impact
- Tangible strategies to stay grounded, present, and equity-centered in real time
Whether you're leading a team or a staff member on a team, this session equips you with the language, posture, and courage to speak truth with care and to lead dialogue that transforms, not just informs
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!
Co-op Workplace Simulation
Join Velocity for an engaging AI simulated workplace where your mission is to understand the problems facing your team. Learn new skills to stand out and show your employers how you can go from Excellent to Outstanding in your next role. Gain the skills to enter to win part of the $7,250 available through the Velocity Co-op Problem Award.
Lunch and learn: Menstruation and Mental Health
Back by popular demand! Discover the connection between menstruation and mental health with host Thara Thakidiyil from Counselling Services. We will delve into the impact of gender, disability, and socio-economic status on one’s menstrual experience and the effect it can have on mental health. You will be introduced to eye-opening insights on this important aspect of menstrual equity, and there will be time for a Q&A.
Shad Waterloo 2025 Open Day Exhibits
The participants of the Shad Waterloo high school enrichment program are holding a public open house to share highlights of their experiences, including creative ideas they have come up with to tackle this year’s design project theme.
Shad is a STEAM summer enrichment experience for high school students from across Canada (and around the world!). During Shad, students develop skills such as understanding and solving problems, communicating effectively, thinking critically, and collaborating within teams through hands-on projects.
To learn more about the Shad program, please visit the Shad Canada website: https://www.shad.ca/
WIN Distinguished Lecture with Prof. Orlando Rojas
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture by Orlando Rojas, Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair, Scientific Director of the Bioproducts Institute, Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering | Chemistry | Wood Science, The University of British Columbia.
Please join us on Thursday, July 24 at 2 p.m. to hear Professor Rojas's lecture titled "The Role of Bio-Based Colloids in Gelation Technologies and Green Interfaces."
Where: QNC 1501
When: Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Manulife presents CareNext Collective: Why readiness matters – a look back at WRHN’s first AI collaboration
The CareNext Coalition is hosting their next CareNext Collective virtual forum.
Presented by Manulife, the July event is a candid and constructive deep dive into Waterloo Regional Health Network’s first attempt to co-develop and implement an AI tool to support general internal medicine — a project that, while ultimately not sustained, played a pivotal role in shaping our current AI readiness and strategy.
This session is for anyone interested in learning from failure, navigating complexity and building the foundations for sustainable innovation. Open to all WRHN team members, University of Waterloo staff, faculty and partners.
July 29: Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness
In this online presentation, Courtney Wilson, MScFN RD (she/her) will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs. There will be time for a Q&A to ensure all your burning questions are answered.
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!
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!