News archive - September 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023

Technology Governance Initiative (TGI) to be established at Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA)

Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) building which houses the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA)

The Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) received a $5 million dollar donation from the Balsillie Family Fund to establish the Technology Governance Initiative (TGI) at the School.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023

Photos of postdocs at kick off event

Last week Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs was thrilled to invite postdoctoral scholars from across the university to celebrate our eighth annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW).

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Five graduate students awarded prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

2023 Vanier CGS Recipient headshots - visit link in article to learn more

As part of a recent Government of Canada announcement, five University of Waterloo doctoral students were named as successful recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS). 

Monday, September 18, 2023

Three new postdoctoral scholars receive Banting Fellowship awards

2023 Waterloo Postdoctoral Banting Fellowship Winners: Joshua Foo, Ian Roberts and Saraswati Saraswati

As the University of Waterloo launches its annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), we celebrate three Waterloo postdoctoral scholars have been awarded the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, as announced on Tuesday, August 29

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Reporting health and safety concerns – resources for graduate students

Graduate students engaged in work or learning activity can be exposed to workplace hazards, particularly during lab work, field work and even while engaging in instruction with students. Under the University’s Health, Safety & Environment Management System (HSEMS), employees and students have a duty to report hazards and to work safely.