Stop by for popcorn and an international movie!
Join a University of Guelph / CAIDP webinar to present and discuss findings of recent research about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Canadian humanitarian and development organisations. Conducted by scholars at the Guelph Institute of Development Studies at the University of Guelph, the research surveyed 154 Canadian organisations about the challenges and impacts of the pandemic on their operations as well as collected information about these organisations’ response strategies.
The principal of the University of Strathclyde Sir Jim McDonald and president of the University of Waterloo, Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, invite paper/abstract submissions for the first virtual research colloquium. The colloquium will provide an interactive space for graduate students from each University to present to international schola rs in the field.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education systems in unprecedented ways. The crisis exacerbated long-standing inequalities, revealed the limits of technology, raised questions about learning loss and recovery, heightened concerns about corporatization, exposed the value of teaching, and much more. There is an urgent need to envision the future of public education for a post-pandemic world. What lessons have we learned from the pandemic for public education systems in Canada?
Waterloo International is pleased to be hosting Dr. Klaus Rümmele, Head of International Affairs Business Unit, from our valued partner university, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
Dr. Rümmele will provide a brief introduction to KIT. The format will be a presentation of approximately 20 minutes followed by 40 minutes of Q-and-A and informal discussion.
This session will potentially be of interest to many in the University of Waterloo community, including those who want to learn more about:
The Staff International Experience Fund (SIEF) and Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada Grant are now open for applications.
Discover the benefits of academic volunteering and learn how to make a difference in furthering your research, teaching and learning experiences while contributing to international development.
Join us for a presentation from Academics Without Borders (AWB) and Engineers without Borders (EWB) for International Education Week and learn about their international development work and how you can get involved. This event will feature experiences and insights from AWB and EWB and will feature volunteers who have contributed to educational initiatives worldwide. Whether you're a faculty member considering volunteering or a student interested in the impact of global education, this event promises to offer valuable perspectives and inspiration. All are welcome!
Presenters:
Corrie Young, Associate Executive Director, Academics Without Borders
Dr. Kevin Pitts, AWB volunteer & Professor (retired) of Teaching and Learning at Seneca College
Dr. Colleen Willard, AWB volunteer & Professor Emerita of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University
Laurel Pierroz-Wong, President of UW Engineers Without Borders chapter