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In September, Professor Frankie Condon, who has conducted extensive research in anti-racism rhetoric and anti-racism pedagogy, will lead the discussion of Robin DiAngelo’s, White Fragility (2018), the New York Times bestseller that gained international prominence in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in the US.

Did you know that not all Canadians have access to safe water or reliable clean energy? Our aging infrastructure present unique challenges and we need your help to overcome them!

Come join us for a 90-minute student led workshop where you will be introduced to the Canadian Engineering Grand Challenges (CEGC) and you will be provided an opportunity to explore how engineers can envision and develop a safe and sustainable world.

Rubik’s Cube: The math behind the best-selling puzzle toy of all time!

Join us at 9 AM (ET) on Saturday, June 5, for a special family-fun event that will put a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Faculty of Mathematics’ twist on the world’s best-selling puzzle toy!

In this online presentation, Courtney Wilson, MScFN RD (she/her) will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs. There will be time for a Q&A to ensure all your burning questions are answered.

Back by popular demand! Discover the connection between menstruation and mental health with host Thara Thakidiyil from Counselling Services. We will delve into the impact of gender, disability, and socio-economic status on one’s menstrual experience and the effect it can have on mental health. You will be introduced to eye-opening insights on this important aspect of menstrual equity, and there will be time for a Q&A.

Join Velocity for an engaging AI simulated workplace where your mission is to understand the problems facing your team. Learn new skills to stand out and show your employers how you can go from Excellent to Outstanding in your next role. Gain the skills to enter to win part of the $7,250 available through the Velocity Co-op Problem Award.

Canada is at a crossroads facing simultaneous crises in climate resilience, economic productivity, housing affordability and institutional effectiveness. Join Rik Logtenberg, Dirdctor of CanAdapt for an inspiring talk and interactive workshop demonstrating how complexity science, AI, and community-led systems thinking can accelerate CAnada's transition.

Join Velocity for an evening session to hear from a founder about their experience launching a company as a student from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. There will be lots of time for questions so come prepared!

Tim Lichti, Co-Founder & CEO

Tim is a Co-Founder & CEO of Swap Robotics, a Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ based company that is the category creator of a solar robotics platform. The Economist magazine predicts that solar will become the world's #1 electricity source by the 2030's & #1 energy source overall by the 2040's. Meanwhile, VC's are saying the biggest bottleneck to AI & prosperity over the next 10 years is the ability to add new electricity to the grid quickly. Swap is speeding the transition to clean, domestic energy through its solar robotics platform, which enables utility-scale solar sites to be built & maintained faster, cheaper & more reliably. Use-cases include robotic materials staging on solar sites, robotic panel laying & robotic vegetation management. Swap Robotics has raised over $20 million CAD in venture capital to-date, mostly from several of the biggest players in the solar industry who understand Swap's technology lead in the space. Tim has built four businesses from $0 to at least six figures of revenue each & been named one of The Globe & Mail's Top 12 Innovators at Work.

The Co-op Workplace Simulation Join Velocity for an engaging simulation where your mission isn’t to fix a problem—it’s to understand it. Show your employer how you can go from Excellent to Outstanding and gain the skills you need to win part of the $7,250 available through the Velocity Co-op Problem Awards.

In this unique experience, you'll meet AI-powered coworkers, ask them questions, listen to their stories, and piece together the hidden challenges shaping your workplace. Learn to ask sharper questions, gather real insights, and level up how you think on the job.

Challenge yourself this summer and set the stage to make a meaningful impact during your co-op by attending this workshop. This event empowers you to tackle real-world problems, no matter your field of study.

In this workshop, we’ll discuss the purpose of Q&As and defences, teach you how to prepare for questions from your audience and share strategies to ask and answer questions clearly. This workshop works best if you’re preparing for a presentation with a significant Q&A portion (like a defence). Throughout this workshop, we’ll ask you to think about your department’s defence culture, anticipate questions about your research, and practice asking and answering questions with your peers.

If you dread the Q&A portion of a presentation or defence, this workshop will help you feel more confident about giving your answers.