WaterTalks is a lecture series, hosted by the Water Institute, that runs each year from September to March. Leading national and international researchers are selected to present inspiring dialogue and broadening perspectives on current water issues. The 45-minute lectures, held at the University of Waterloo, are followed by 15-minute question and answer periods. Seminars are frequently available on our YouTube channel.
Upcoming Talks
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Compound flood and drought hazards in a changing climate: Implications for risk and resilience
Reza Najafi
Associate Professor, Hydroclimate Extremes and Climate Change Lab (HydroClimEX Lab)
Centre for Multihazard Risk and Resilience (CMRR)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Winter 2026
Using nature-based treatment to solve some of the world's water crises
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Distinguished Lecture
David Sedlak
Plato Malozemoff Distinguished Professor
Director, Berkeley Water Center
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
Registration to come