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
UPSTART 25 Student Work Festival
The UpStart festival is a juried one-act play festival hosted by the University of Waterloo Theatre and Performance program. All these plays are written, directed, and performed by students. They will be presented March 19th-22nd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST in the Theatre of the Arts. Three shows make up the festival.
Online Systematic Reviews for the Environmental Sciences
Geared towards graduate students in the environmental sciences who wish to conduct a systematic review for either a thesis, coursework or journal publication, this workshop will outline systematic review methods and search strategy development through a combination of presentation and interactive activities.
UPSTART 25 Student Work Festival
The UpStart festival is a juried one-act play festival hosted by the University of Waterloo Theatre and Performance program. All these plays are written, directed, and performed by students. They will be presented March 19th-22nd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST in the Theatre of the Arts. Three shows make up the festival.
U SPORTS Women's Hockey Championship
The University of Waterloo is proud to host the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship, taking place March 20–23, 2025, at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira, Ontario. This prestigious event will bring together the nation’s top eight university teams, all competing for the national title.
Accelerate Action: Agents of Change - International Women's Day Event
Join us for an inspiring evening of empowerment, collaboration, and celebration at the International Women’s Day 2025 event, centred around the theme "Accelerate Action" - a call to empower women and drive meaningful progress toward gender equality.
[Opening Reception] SONDER: 51st Senior Undergraduate Exhibition
March 20-April 5
Opening Reception: Thursday March 20, 5-8 pm
The University of Waterloo Department of Fine Arts invites you to the 51st Senior Undergraduate Exhibition hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery. This annual exhibition captures the students’ creativity and the diversity of practices that they have been exploring in the studio arts program.
Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Dr. Catherine Clifford
Canadian theologian Dr. Catherine Clifford will be speaking about "From Vatican II to a Synodal Church." She will reflect on her experiences as a voting delegate at both sessions of the recent "Synod on Synodality" (Fall 2023 and 2024) and explore how the seeds of Synodality planted sixty years ago by the Second Vatican Council are yielding positive results for the Church as it responds to the needs of the 21st century.
UPSTART 25 Student Work Festival
The UpStart festival is a juried one-act play festival hosted by the University of Waterloo Theatre and Performance program. All these plays are written, directed, and performed by students. They will be presented March 19th-22nd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST in the Theatre of the Arts. Three shows make up the festival.
World Water Day 2025 – Save our Glaciers!
Celebrate World Water Day 2025 with the Water Institute! Join us for a full-day conference featuring inspiring keynote speakers, a showcase of innovative student research, award presentations, networking opportunities, and a complimentary lunch. Don't miss this exciting event!
Velocity Future Cities Innovation Challenge Finals
Join us for the Velocity Future Cities Innovation Challenge Final Awards and Presentations in partnership with the University of Waterloo's Future Cities Institute!
Come celebrate the top eight teams who have made it this far as they take the stage to deliver their polished three-minute pitches to a live audience and judges. There is $20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!