Events

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) has launched a new seminar series, Quantum Nano Collision (QNC) Seminar Series, to deepen the engagement of the Waterloo researchers who work at the interface of quantum and nanotechnologies. This seminar series will also provide opportunities for senior graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and research associates to present their innovative work along with the faculty members to bring together the excitement around these cutting-edge technologies that would shape our future.

The Indigenous Speakers Series is pleased and honoured to present Jean Teillet, lawyer, author, teacher and artist, as the first of our 2021-22 speakers.

You are invited to attend the Friesen lecture, "When Science meets Society: The competition between knowledge and values," featuring Sir Mark Walport, recipient of the 2020 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.

Overview: Waterloo.AI and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) are co-hosting an “AI for Science & Engineering Workshop” with over 20 speakers sharing highlights on how they are using AI to generate new insights for potential breakthroughs. The talks will range from new materials discovery at micro and nano-scale, unconventional computing and quantum computers to applications for environment, water, biosensors and biomedical.

Join this online discussion with GeoMate and Lim Geomatics as they look “Beyond GPS: Leveraging geospatial data to transform how we live and work”. 

This event is a joint initiative between the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), the Water Institute and Ontario Water Consortium. Join them for a 90-minute event where they will showcase the latest nano-water technology innovation from the University of Waterloo and connect researchers with industry experts.

Please join the Global Summit Launch Event over two days February 22-23 for exciting keynote sessions followed by wider panel discussion co-organized by the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo and Sydney Nano, University of Sydney.

You’re invited to an online panel discussion that will explore concrete ways researchers can embed concrete EDI actions and best practices into their grant writing and research practice, featuring Trevor Charles, Imogen Coe (panelists) and Leslie Cove (moderator).

The Tri-Agency Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program welcomes applications for a new award, the Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity: 2022 Inaugural Competition.

Health system decision-making in a post COVID-19 Canada

The Office of Research is hosting the spring edition of Research Talks on Tuesday, April 26 from 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Guest speakers include: Helen Angus (Public Health Ontario), Dr. Sacha Bhatia (Ontario Health), John Hirdes (University of Waterloo), Anita Layton (University of Waterloo), David O’Toole (CIHI), Peter Wallace (Munk Institute of Global Affairs and Public Policy)

Please register to receive a link for this WebEx webinar.