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Global Water Futures Impact Report: Advancing water science and leadership at the University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a key partner in Global Water Futures (GWF), one of the largest university-led water research programs in the world. Over the past eight years, GWF has served to position Canada as a global leader in water science, delivering innovative tools and knowledge to address critical threats to freshwater resources, aquatic ecosystems, and water security.
Today, the University of Waterloo is releasing the Global Water Futures Impact Report. The report provides examples of the scientific and societal impact that Waterloo researchers have made through their participation in the program.
The Water Institute announces lineup for winter WaterTalks
The Water Institute has announced their lineup of distinguished water researchers set to deliver WaterTalks during the 2025 winter term.
Driving Research Impact: How UWaterloo's Centres and Institutes Excel in Knowledge Mobilization
Effective knowledge mobilization is essential for turning research into real-world solutions, and university centers and institutes play a pivotal role in making this happen. By fostering co-creation with end-users, nurturing long-term relationships with key stakeholders, and translating complex ideas into accessible formats, these hubs bridge the gap between academia and application. From informing policy to driving innovation, they ensure that research is not only shared but also applied, amplifying its impact on pressing global challenges.
Events
WaterTalk | Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice
As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Daniel Jaffee, Professor of Sociology at Portland State University, Oregon, US, will present Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice.
This WaterTalk will be held online via Zoom.
Bake Your Research Competition
Join us for our second annual Bake Your Research Competition!
A culinary competition hosted by the Society of the Water Institute Graduate Students (SWIGS) and the Water Institute. The Rules? To bake or cook an edible masterpiece that visually portrays your research! One entry per lab or research group is recommended.
Guest judges will be in attendance so break out the creativity for what's sure to be a fierce and delicious competition!
On the swamp: Indigenous environmental justice across North Carolina’s coastal plain
As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Ryan Emmanuel, Associate Professor of Hydrology, Duke University, North Carolina, US, will present: On the swamp: Indigenous environmental justice across North Carolina’s coastal plain.
This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).