June at the University of Waterloo was Bike month and members of the Waterloo International team participated in Bike Month activities at home. Riding a bike is a great activity to improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce stress levels. Not only is riding a bike good for you, it also helps the planet!
Waterloo International is a proud participant in the UWaterloo Green Office Initiative and has recently achieved Silver Certification.
Every year, thousands of University of Waterloo students, faculty and staff, leave Canada for study abroad, field and research trips, and other travel. In recent months, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended these types of international activities.
Representatives from Waterloo International, and other campus partners, attended the annual International Women’s Day Dinner, hosted by the University of Waterloo, to acknowledge the important role women play in society. Dean of Applied Health Sciences, Lili Liu was the distinguished guest speaker.
The University of Waterloo was pleased to welcome Professors Marc-André Pick and Daniel-André Dücker from Hamburg University of Technology in Germany. While on campus, both delegates met with various faculties and departments, including a Waterloo International team, led by Assistant Vice-President, International Operations, Christine McWebb.
The University of Waterloo welcomed the Head of Science, Innovation and Policy at the British Consulate-Genera in Toronto, Arthur Kong. While on campus, Kong engaged in discussions with a team, headed by vice-president, International Relations, Bessma Momani, comprised of members from Waterloo International and other campus partners.
Waterloo International recently joined the Office of Research and other campus partners, in a meeting with a French delegation from the University of Bordeaux. Key discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two institutions, exploring new joint research projects, as well as reviewing existing and past research collaborations.
The University of Waterloo has launched a new website for updates related to the Coronavirus. A team of stakeholders from across campus meets regularly to monitor and provide updates on the current Coronavirus situation. For the latest developments and updates, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions, visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/
International Relations Manager, Ishari Waduwara-Jayabahu recently visited the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and met with the High Commissioner, David McKinnon and other officials. Discussions focused on exploring new partnerships with academic institutions and industries in the region. Sharing open resources, co-op placements with companies in Sri Lanka and creating programs to empower women, were among several topics raised during the meeting.
An outbound delegation, led by Ian Rowlands, Associate Vice-President, International, visited Xiamen University in China and met with the Vice-President, Yun-bao Jiang.