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Monday, September 25, 2023

MOU Signing Ceremony between IPB and the University of Waterloo

Together with the FINCAPES Team at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo International hosted an MoU signing ceremony between the University of Waterloo and IPB University on 25^th September 2023 to strengthen our existing relationship and explore institution-wide collaboration initiatives. IPB University was represented by Rector Arif Satria (President-adjacent), Vice-Rector Deni Noviana, Dean of Graduate School Dodik Ridho Nurrochmat, Dean of Faculty of Forestry & Environment Naresworo Nugroho, and Chair of Woman’s Association Retna Widayawati.

Friday, September 22, 2023

Statement from Associate Vice-President, International, Dr. Ian Rowlands, on recent Canada-India relations

We are aware that the recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have caused concern among many of our Indian students, faculty, staff and anyone with academic connections to India. We understand that these international matters can create a sense of uncertainty and apprehension, especially for those who are far from home.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Statement from Associate Vice-President, International, Dr. Ian Rowlands, on disasters in Morocco and Libya

Last week, an earthquake hit Morocco, and earlier this week, floods devastated Libya. Close to 10,000 people have reportedly been killed and hundreds of thousands have had their livelihoods and homes destroyed in an instant.

On behalf of the University of Waterloo, I express my sadness at the loss of many lives and the catastrophic impacts for so many people following these natural disasters in North Africa. I send my condolences to the families and communities devastated by these events.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Fall Term 2023 for Waterloo International

Waterloo International table at Faculty Orientation

Friday, September 1, 2023

Summer 2023 at Waterloo International

Waterloo International Staff group photo

It is hard to believe that summer – at least in the academic year sense – is drawing to a close! Here in Waterloo International, it has been a ‘full summer’. ‘Full’ for many included vacation time, which was wonderful, and ‘full’ also included impactful work to move internationalization forward at Waterloo in multiple ways. Check out these activities from the past two months:

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Strengthening Waterloo’s International Connections in Toronto

Consul-Political Phumudzo Ratshitanga, Consul-General Thandiwe Fadane, Associate Vice-President, International, Ian Rowlands and

On August 22^nd , Ian Rowlands (Associate Vice-President, International) and Amelia Burton (Associate Director, International Relations) travelled to Toronto for a series of meetings designed to strengthen Waterloo’s connections with the world.