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Register for Monday’s online Research Talks about the workplace revolution
Interested in the future of employment? To learn more, don’t forget to register for the fall 2021virtual panel presentation and discussion taking place on Monday, November 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m."The Workplace Revolution: Envisioning the Future of Employment,"will feature four panelists, including two University of ݮƵ professors, Joel Blit (Economics) and Ellen MacEachen (School of Public Health Sciences), as well as Stephen Harrington (Deloitte) and Rohinton P. Medhora (CIGI).
Please registerto receive a link to take part in this event.
Research Talks is supported by theResearch Support Fund.
ݮƵ releases 2021 Sustainability Report
The President’s Advisory Committee on EnvironmentalSustainabilityhas released the2021 EnvironmentalSustainabilityReport, which tracks progress, celebrates successes, and highlights improvement areas over the past year. The seventh annualreportmonitors the implementation of objectives from ݮƵ’s EnvironmentalSustainabilityStrategy and theڳ:Neutral climate action plan.
“Obviously, the past two years have seen significant disruption to the campus,” says Mat Thijssen, Director ofSustainability. “The 2021reporttracks how we are implementing ݮƵ’ssustainabilitycommitments, and provides context on how the pandemic has both opened new opportunities and intensified some challenges.”
Thereportfeatures case studies on varioussustainabilitytopics, as well as key performance indicators tied to ݮƵ’s objectives. It also updates the interactive datasets which allow users to explore more information on performance on areas such as carbon emissions, waste, and water, as well as teaching and research activity.
Read the fullsustainabilityreporton theSustainabilityOffice webpage, and register for theannual Eco-Summit, next Wednesday, November 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., which will more formally present some of the updates and case studies.
Nine ݮƵ researchers among the most cited in the world
By Sam Toman.
A major annual publication has recognized nine University of ݮƵ faculty members as being among the most cited in the word.
A list published by the global analytics firm Clarivate identifies researchers who demonstrated “significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.” Their names are drawn from the publications that rank in the top one per cent by citations for field and publication year in the company’s global citation index.
The methodology that determines the “who’s who” of influential researchers draws on the data and analysis performed by bibliometric experts and data scientists at the company.
The University of ݮƵ researchers on this year’s list are:
As a Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Professor in the Faculty of Engineering’s Chemical Engineering department, Chen’s work is at the interface of science and engineering. His focus is in using nanomaterials for advancing technologies important to alternative energy and environment needs.
An acclaimed psychologist in the Faculty of Arts whose research focuses on combining psychological theories and research methods with traditional epidemiological survey methods to evaluate the impact of tobacco control policies on entire populations in countries. He is the founder and Chief Principal Investigator of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project and a member of the Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the Association for Psychological Science.
A distinguished professor emeritus and adjunct professor in the Faculty of Science’s Department of Biology, Glick researches plant-microbialinteractions. His findings include discovering how certainbacteria canhelp plants grow, even under stressful conditions, such as drought. With over 52,000 citations, and nearly 400 publications,the professor has one of the highest citation records at the University of ݮƵ.
Hammond is a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health. His research focuses on chronic disease prevention and global health in three main areas: tobacco/vaping, nutrition policy, and cannabis and harm-reduction policy. He also led large international studies to examine consumer trends and to evaluate the impact of national-level interventions, including restrictions on marketing, product standards, health warnings, and retail policies.
An agricultural sciences expert on nutrition from the School of Public Health Sciences, she also a member of the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change and the ݮƵ Institute for Complexity and Innovation. Much of her work is aimed at improving methodologies for measuring dietary patterns and how these patterns influence human and planetary health.
A professor in theFaculty of Science’sDepartment of Chemistry. Her research in inorganic materials chemistry, solid-state chemistry and electrochemistry is focused on building a low-cost battery that can provide power for longer periods of time.
Percival is a professor in the Faculty of Science, a Distinguished Research Chair in Astrophysics and founding director of the ݮƵ Centre for Astrophysics. His research focuses on the properties of the Universe on the largest scales. His surveys of three-dimensional galaxy positions provide data on the physics just after the Big-Bang, and on the physics driving the evolution of the Universe today.
As an expert on climate change and tourism, Scott is a University Research Chair and leads the Master of Climate Change Programat ݮƵ. His research in the Faculty of Environment’s Geography department develops our understanding of the implications of a changing climate for tourism at the tourist, operator, destination and tourism region scales. He is also a member of the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change.
A professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Shen specializes in wireless communications and networking.He is a fellow of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering as well as the Engineering Institute of Canada.
These researchers are in rare company:In 2021, fewer than 6,700–or about 0.1 per cent–of the world's researchers in 21 research fields and across multiple fields have earned this exclusive distinction.
The full 2021 Highly Cited Researchers list and executive summary.
Trans Awareness Week 2021
A message from the Equity Office.
This week isTransAwarenessweek, whichincludesTransDay of Remembrance (November 20).This weekis a time dedicated to increasing visibility andawarenessoftransgender communities and their resilience, without ignoring theongoingdiscrimination they encounter.
ǰthis non-exhaustive list of events, resources, and voicescompiledto amplifyvisibility andour collectiveunderstandingoncampus.
New workshop offered
Join facilitatorsTeneile Warren and SarahGrzincicon December 2from10:00 a.m. to 12 noonfor a newly-offered Equity Office workshop-Unlearning the Binary: Fostering a TrulyTrans-Inclusive Campus. This workshop is open to students, faculty and staff, and aims to:
- foster an understanding of the historical and present-day issues impactingtransand non-binary Black andracialized identities;
- debunk and de-mystify conversations aroundtransinclusion;and
- generate discussion on accountability frameworks and best practices to better affirmtransidentities.Learn more and register.
Thanks especially to SPECTRUM and the Glow Centre for their commitment to honouring and organization offorTransAwarenessWeek andTransDay of Remembrance.
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Scarborough Charter signing event today and other notes
The University of ݮƵ will join more than 40 other institutions of higher learning in becoming a signatory to the. The virtual signing ceremony takes place today from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Charter, through its principles, actions, and accountabilities, provides a unified framework for confronting anti-Black racism within higher education institutions in Canada. Signatories commit to redressing anti-Black racism and fostering Black inclusion through a number of collaborative commitments and measures.
"Healthy vision is crucial at every stage of life," says a note from theSchool of Optometry and Vision Sciencethat isinterested in learning more about how the public wants to receive health information.
"The researchers are interested in your opinion and are hoping that you would be willing to complete a short (approximately 5-10 minutes) survey," says the survey email. "All responses are anonymous."
The survey is available online using this link:
This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of ݮƵ Research Ethics Committee (ORE# 41998).If you have questions for the Ethics Committee contact theOffice of Research Ethics, at 1-519-888-4567, ext. 36005 orore-ceo@uwaterloo.ca.
If you have any other inquiries regarding this project, you may contact Dr. Elizabeth Irving, who leads the research team,atElizabeth.irving@uwaterloo.ca or +1 (519) 888-4567 x 35529.
W3+ Circle issues call for proposals: "ݮƵ Womxn + Nonbinary Wednesdays (W3+) is a community of womxn and nonbinary grad students, post-docs, staff, and faculty that meets on the last Wednesday of the month and holds one full-day gathering each year," says a note from W3+. "W3+ is seeking proposals for“W3+ Circle” on February 23, 2022."
"The circle of life is a concept found in many religious and cultural traditions noting how life is cyclical," says W3+. "Many non-Western peoples operate with the circle as a dominant symbol for its appearance in nature and as a format for traditional ceremonies. Decolonial pedagogies and ways of being use circle as a mode of coming together to break hierarchies and aim for inclusive participation. Feminism also has embraced the power of circle, as being in a circle requires centring the role of the body as form of testimony and engagement and as part of a community. Mandalas, healing circles, medicine wheels, drumming circles, yin/yang, circle dances—all find their inspiration through the geometry of the sacred circle. Historically, the circle has been an important pathway to understanding and renewal that is essential to making connection, building community, and disrupting traditional models of leadership."
"W3+ Circle will be a day-long schedule of sessions for the W3+ community to come together in circle.W3+ Circle is open to all womxn and nonbinary graduate students, faculty, staff, and post-docs. W3+ is accepting proposals until December 1 for sessions that centre the circle as the format through which to connect and unite people. Any topic is welcome that demonstrates how the circle format is useful in bringing people together."
For example:
- Healing, Support, and Sharing Circles on various topics
- Writing or Reading circles where papers are exchanged and discussed
- Black/racialized womxn and nonbinary circle to share stories and lived experiences
- Book/reading circle where a piece of literature is assigned and discussed
- Queer W3+ folk unite
- Surviving sexual harassment in the workplace
- How to create and cook over a fire
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When and Where to get support
Studentscan visit theStudent Success Officeonline for supports including academic development, international student resources, immigration consulting,leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructorslooking for targeted support for developing online components for blended learning courses, transitioning remote to fully online courses, revising current online courses, and more please visitAgile Development | Centre for Extended Learning | University of ݮƵ (uwaterloo.ca).
Բٰܳٴǰcan visit theto get support on adapting their teaching and learning plans for an online environment.
are available within your course in LEARN to help you build and edit your content and assignment pages quickly.
The following workshops, webinars, and events are offered by the KL team (CTE, CEL, ITMS, LIB):
- ,self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
- Independent Blended Course Design(iBlend), self-directed, ongoing
- Copyright Overview for ݮƵ Instructors and Staff-self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
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Thirty Minute Thursdays– PebblePad – Offered:November 18, November 25, 12:00 noonto12:30 p.m.
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IntegratingPebblePadRetreat (IPR) -Setting up your Winter 2022PebblePadAssignments and Activities (CTE 7531)- December 7, 1:00 p.m.
Employeescanto help them work remotely, includingmanaging University records and privacy of personal information.Here are sometips for staying healthywhile working from home.
Stay informedabout COVID cases on campus byconsulting the COVID case tracker.
Thehas virtual services and programs to helpundergrads,grad students, postdocsandfaculty memberswith academic writing.
- Meet with writing advisors inone-to-one appointmentsto brainstorm, draft, revise, and polish. No time for an appointment? Tryemail tutoring for undergrads.
- Beat isolation and make writing progress at weeklyVirtual Writing Cafésfor grad students and faculty orPJ-Friendly Writing Groups for Undergrads.
- Take anonline workshopor apply to our popularDissertation Boot Campprogram.
- Faculty can requestcustom in-class workshopsfor their courses, or the WCC can facilitate anyexisting workshopsfor student groups.
Co-op studentscanget help finding a joband find supports to successfully work remotely, develop new skills, access wellness and career information, and contact a co-op or career advisor.
TheCentre for Career Action (CCA)is offering some. The Tatham Centreisopen with front-desk support, limited in-person appointments and co-op consults.Services are also available virtually.Book an appointmentorwith our Client Support Team. The CCA is here to help.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact theUniversity’s Campus Wellness services, eitherHealth Servicesor Counselling Services. You can also contact the University'sCentre for Mental Health Research and Treatment.Good2Talkis a post-secondary student helplineavailable to all students.
Whilethe Librarycontinues to focus on digital resources andconsultations, our spaces are open for the fall term. Dana Porter Library is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Davis Centre Library is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.for drop-in individual study space,bookableindividual study rooms,drop-in access to computers and printers, book pick-up servicesand IST Help Desk support.Special Collections & Archivesand theGeospatial Centrewill be accessibleby appointment.Library staff are available for questions viaAsk us.Full detailsoncurrent services and hours are available ontheLibrary’sCOVID-19 Update webpage.
TheFaculty Association of the University of ݮƵ (FAUW)continues to advocate for its members.for more information.
TheUniversity of ݮƵ Staff Association (UWSA)continues to advocate for its members.Check out the UWSA blogfor more information.
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)supports all members ofthe University of ݮƵcampuscommunitywho have experienced, or been impacted, by sexual violence.This includes all students, staff,facultyand visitorsonthemain campus, the satellite campuses, and at the affiliated and federated ݮƵ Institutes and Colleges.For support, email:svpro@uwaterloo.caor visit theSVPRO website.
TheOffice of Indigenous Relationsis a central hub that provides guidance, support, and resources to all Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus community members and oversees the University's Indigenization strategy.
TheݮƵ Indigenous Student Centre, based at St. Paul’s University College,provides support and resources for Indigenous students, and educational outreach programs for the broader community, including lectures, and events.
WUSA supports for students:
Peer support - MATES, Glow Centre, RAISE, Women’s Centre -Visitto book an appointment either in person or online for the Fall term!
Food Support Servicefood hampersare currently available from the Turnkey Desk 24/7 in the ݮƵ Centre. Drop off locations are also open again in SLC, DC, DP, SCH and all residences.
Co-op Connectionall available online. Checkfor more details.
Centre for Academic Policy Support-CAPS is here to assistݮƵ undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them atcaps@wusa.ca..
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program-Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue.The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call1-833-202-4571.
is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at1-833-628-5589.
When and Where (but mostly when)
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Warriors vs. LaurierBloodDonation Battle. Join your fellow Warriors, donatebloodand help us win theBloodBattle against Laurier for a second year in a row.or add the PFL code: UNIV960995 to your account if you have ablood.ca account already. Questions? ContactWarriorsInfo@uwaterloo.ca.
Drop-in toWarrior Virtual Study Hallson Wednesdays from5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come together in this virtual space to set goals and work independently or in groups each week.
continues to offervirtual events and workshopsto help students practice their English language skills.
Brubacher House Digital Exhibit Opening,“Life Upstairs: Stories from Brubacher House,” Thursday, November 18, 7:00 p.m., Virtual (Zoom).
NEW -ITSeminar:The Quest in Cloud Project,Friday November 19,9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m..
Research Talks: The workplace revolution: Envisioning the future of employment,Monday, November 22, 11:45 a.m.
2021 Sally Weaver Award Guest Lecture: “Uncertain Waiting, Uncertain Methodologies: Anthropology of Asylum and Borders",Monday, November 22,12:30 p.m. Zoom Event..
featuring Wouter Lueks, EPFL, “Privacy-friendly presence and proximity tracing,” Wednesday, November 24, 11:00 a.m.
NEW - W3+ presentsShop & Plan Meals Like a Dietitian, Wednesday, November 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., online.
NEW -WaterTalk:Microplastics and Human Health: Moving the Field Forward,presented by Juliette Legler, Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Thursday, November 25, 10:00 a.m.
NEW -How I Got Into Quantum: A Graduate Student Perspective, Thursday, November 25,4:00 p.m.,Virtual Panel,.