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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 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.  

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Employer Information Session for January 28th

The following Employer is hosting Employer Information Session on January 28th:

  • Dow | Dow Chemical Canada - Join Us on the Journey to Create the World's 1st Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Ethylene Cracker

Make sure to register through WaterlooWorks and check the Employer Information Sessions calendar for any updates!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) Introductory Seminar

Physical vapour deposition (PVD) is an important category of film growth techniques for quantum, nanotechnology, and semiconductor devices. The Quantum Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) houses a wide variety of PVD tools to serve the needs of a diverse community of researchers. With so many options for PVD tools, techniques, and process setpoints, how does one choose the right path of investigation and process development for their specific device?

The Human Rights Program of United College at the University of Waterloo, in collaboration with Shatitsirótha’ Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre and the Office of Indigenous Relations, invites you to two events on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Systematic and Scoping Review Series: Systematic and Scoping Review Methods

Would you like to learn more about scoping and systematic reviews and what steps are involved when conducting each of these review types? This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, discusses the methods of each review type, as well as how to decide which is best to use and more.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GRADflix Showcase

We're rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 GRADflix showcase!
You're invited to join Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for a viewing of finalist GRADflix submissions before the winners are announced. Prizes include 1st-4th place with prizes ranging from $250-$750 and a finalist's choice award valued at $250.