Writing and Communication Centre

GIF of dancing multicoloured backpacks followed by a series of the word backpack in multiple languages, followed by "whatever you call it, we've got your back", followed by the writing and communication centre's logo

The University of Waterloo Writing and Communication Centre is a hub of communication and writing practice, support, and research on campus. Writing a paper? Designing a portfolio? Giving a presentation? From brainstorming to revision, understanding your assignment to presenting your work, we are here to support you in any discipline, at any stage of the communication process.



Events

Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Design & Deliver Grad Studio

If you’re working on an academic presentation, such as for a conference, a thesis defence, or some other opportunity to share your research through an oral presentation, these workshops will help! 

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Planning for and preparing presentations 

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - Slide design 

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Defending and Answering Questions 

Register on Portal for one or all three sessions.