Postdoc e-news

The Postdoc e-news is a newsletter published by Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) in collaboration with campus partners. It is sent to all Waterloo postdocs through their official @uwaterloo.ca account on the first and third Tuesday of every month, and the subscription process occurs automatically for all postdocs within two weeks of their contract being processed by Human Resources. It is also possible for anyone to self-subscribe to the Postdoc e-news to stay informed about what is being communicated with the postdoc community. 

The purpose of the Postdoc e-news is to support postdocs at Waterloo by providing a central curated collection of relevant information about upcoming events and workshops, as well as other important news and reminders. It contains valuable information about: 

• News and updates 
• Events and workshops 
• Awards and funding opportunities 
• Connecting with the postdoc community 
• Resources from across campus 

Submissions to the e-news can be made by any staff member, faculty member, or postdoc who has information that is relevant to the Waterloo postdoc community. Submissions are due on the Thursday prior to the publication date for each issue of the e-news, with specific deadlines and publication dates listed in the e-news schedule below. Content should be submitted via the Postdoc e-news submission web form. All submissions for the Postdoc e-news must:  

• Be no longer than 250 characters (including spaces)  
• Have information that pertains to postdocs at the University of Waterloo  
• Include at least one hyperlink to a relevant information page, event page, or contact.  

The Postdoc e-news will typically only publish submissions relevant to the following 2-3 weeks, with specific ranges listed in the e-news schedule. Ongoing events, resources, or opportunities can be included if launch dates, deadlines, or other significant milestones fall within this period. Otherwise, submissions may be held until the appropriate publication date. 

GSPA may revise submissions as appropriate, to ensure guidelines are met or to maintain stylistic consistency with other submissions. For a better understanding of the Postdoc e-news format and style, review the sample submission below: 

Submitted events and workshops should be applicable to all or a large majority of postdocs. Event descriptions should focus on what attendees will do or gain, be 1–2 sentences long, and include the date of the event.

Example: 

• June 7 - Building Rapport with Students:Discuss strategies to establish positive relationships with your students.

For more examples of previous e-news submissions, visit the archive page.