#WaterlooWrites

Virtual Writing Cafés are open to any graduate student, postdoctoral scholar, or faculty member at the University of Waterloo. 

When: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) EDT

Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

Our final WCC virtual writing cafe will take place on April 29, 2025. Please check out the many volunteer-hosted cafés below for other virtual options.

These cafés are also open to any open to any graduate student, postdoctoral scholar, or faculty member at the University of Waterloo.

When: Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: The GSA Grad Lounge (SLC 3216)

In-person writing cafés will resume for the Winter term on January 8.

The IBPOC Student Writing Cafés are spaces where Indigenous, Black, and graduate students of colour can come together to form supportive communities of writers. Structured by timed writing spurts and breaks, these groups make space for concerns specific to IBPOC writers.

When: Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. beginning May 6 

Where: SCH 228F

Hosted by Kenrick Vassall

The CBB NSERC CREATE Training in Global Biomedical Technology Research and Innovation program provides training in biomedical design, biomedical commercialization, and professional soft skills to a multidisciplinary group of students. Our CBB-CREATE writing group supports our training program by introducing our trainees to weekly writing tips and techniques that will help them organize and structure their writing and be more effective in communicating their research

When: On hiatus for winter term

Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

CBB Create is only open to CREATE trainees, so contact Kenrick before filling out the form above to get added to the #WaterlooWrites Team.

Hosted by: Kalani De Silva, Omar Chowdhury and Sarah Rezaei

OWWA/WEAO Student Chapter

Introducing the Ontario Water Works Association/Water Environment Association of Ontario (OWWA/WEAO) Student Chapter’s Writing Cafe – a dedicated space for students in water-related fields to unleash their writing potential. Whether you're a grad student or undergrad, join us to cultivate efficient writing skills in a comfortable and supportive environment. Let's create a space where your ideas flow effortlessly, turning your passion for water studies into impactful words. Embrace the art of writing with OWWA/WEAO Writing Cafe!

When: Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: DWE 2433

Hosted by Ashita Bidarkar and Lauren Hoare

Calling all Faculty and Graduate students at the School of Optometry and Vision Science: Come join your fellow colleagues for weekly Writing Cafés in WLRC this fall term! Bring anything you plan to work on, enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks, and improve your productivity through the Pomodoro technique (45-minute writing/working sessions followed by 15-minute breaks). It's a Win-Win-Win scenario!

This spring, we're planning on hosting a few sessions: let us know that you would like to join and we will add you to our Teams group chat so you can keep up to date with when/where we are meeting this summer. Don't forget, special summer snacks + treats will be provided. See you there! 

When: Throughout the semester. Contact Ashita and Lauren to learn more.

Where: Witer Learning and Resource Centre (WLRC) or TBD

Looking for a host! If you're interested, contact Nadine Fladd

This is a group for people who write on the weekends because the weeks are busy with other
obligations. Part-time students and students who work other jobs may not be able to attend
writing sessions during business hours, so we started this one. Join us for two hours on
Saturday afternoons to make some progress on writing. All grad students, post-doctoral
fellows, and faculty are welcome!

When: TBA

Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

Hosted by: Jennifer Ellingham, Katy Fulfer and Catherine Ramey

The WOW #WaterlooWrites group is an interdisciplinary group of graduate students, faculty and staff from the University of Waterloo that is intended to hold the members accountable to their goals, motivate them to work and support member well-being through social interactions. 

When: The summer schedule will shift each month, but May’s schedule looks like this:  

• Monday 9-12 

• Monday 2-5 

• Tuesday 2-5 

• Thursday 9-12 

Join the WOW Group to learn the schedule for June, July, and August. 

Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams 

Hosted by: Aiman Fatima and Emma Blackburn

We are an interdisciplinary group that gathers once a week for dedicated thesis writing. In the beautiful and peaceful reading room, we share snacks, fun stories and go through Pomodoros. All grad students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty are welcome!

When: Every other Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: the BMH Reading Room

Hosted by: Kimberly Lopez

W3+ (Waterloo Womxn + Nonbinary Wednesdays) is a community of womxn and nonbinary grad students, post-docs, staff, and faculty. The purpose of W3+ is to foster a social and support network among womxn and nonbinary members of the UW community. The group offers a safes space to discuss issues, provides a place to present university research, and raises awareness about gender and sexuality at the university both as a workplace and as a place for intellectual engagement.

 Our events aim to:

• create a safe community for people to network, connect, and socialize
• validate the feelings and experiences of historically marginalized populations
• affirm the work of our community
• provide resources, access, and opportunities to learn, participate, and be included

The W3+ online writing group aims to offer a low-key, online space to gather and body-double for a few hours each week. The 50/10 pomodoro cycles will facilitate longer stretches of focused activity with fewer but longer breaks.

When: Starting February 21^st 2025, Fridays weekly from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Stay tuned for more offerings.

Where: MS Teams