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News
Webinar series wraps up after almost 3 years: The Value of Water in Canada
This week the Water Institute hosts the last The Value of Water in Canada webinar. Since its inception and launch in early 2022, the webinar series has provided a valuable platform for thought-provoking discussions on the value of water and water valuation. Bringing together economists, water resource managers, researchers, water protection advocates, consultants and private and public sector practitioners, the series explored cutting-edge practices and the growing demand for water valuation insights across various industry sectors.
A fond farewell to retiring faculty
Celebrating the distinguished careers of Water Institute faculty
The Water Institute bids a heartfelt farewell to 11* faculty members retiring in 2024. Their exceptional contributions to water research and education have shaped the lives of hundreds of students and strengthened the University of Waterloo’s reputation as a leader in water research.
Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie.
Events
WaterLeadership | Sharing Science: Clear language writing
As part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, the Water Institute, presents, Sharing Science: Clear language writing.
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!
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.