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Join us for the Velocity Future Cities Innovation Challenge Final Awards and Presentations in partnership with the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Future Cities Institute!

​​Come celebrate the top eight teams who have made it this far as they take the stage to deliver their polished three-minute pitches to a live audience and judges. There is $20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!

Geared towards graduate students in the environmental sciences who wish to conduct a systematic review for either a thesis, coursework or journal publication, this workshop will outline systematic review methods and search strategy development through a combination of presentation and interactive activities.

Join us for a beginner/size-friendly weightlifting workshop with movement specialist Sam Germann. Sam will share her passion for weightlifting and guide us through a fun and inclusive hour of movement, where you'll learn techniques that work for you.

Everyone is welcome – no experience necessary! Space is limited, so please register in advance.

Ready to boost your problem-solving skills and adopt an innovative mindset?

Join us at the Co-op Innovation Challenge, brought to you by Velocity and Co-operative Education.

This hands-on event is open to all students from any faculty or program with a co-op component. Challenge yourself on Tuesday, March 4, and set the stage to make a meaningful impact during your upcoming co-op term or summer job.

Hosted by Velocity Staff

This session is for University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students, researchers or faculty that are applying to the Y Combinator Summer 2025 batch this May.

Don’t miss the opportunity to talk to someone in your field who has had success at YC and can provide helpful tips to help you apply. Attend this event and be prepared to upload your application when registration opens.

$20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!!

Ready to make a real impact in the future of cities and communities? Join the Future Cities Institute and Velocity for the first-ever Future Cities Innovation Challenge.

You've heard of mindfulness for mental health, but what about menstrual health?

All students, faculty and staff are invited to join us for a 90-minute mindfulness meditation session and embark on an intimate journey through your body; discover a new way to connect with and care for yourself during this time.
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Did you get a Spotify wrapped at the end of 2024? What kinds of data make that possible? Could you make a better wrapped by analyzing your own data? How about other platforms like Netflix, TikTok and others? In this online workshop, attendees will learn how different platforms and apps collect data about their users, how it can be requested and what you can learn about yourself by analyzing your data.

Online forums are rich sources of public data, offering insights into diverse topics and communities. However, this data often comes with anonymity, raising unique challenges and ethical concerns. This panel discussion will explore the complexities of using forum data for research and analysis: What are the benefits of studying anonymous versus non-anonymous online discussions? How do we address issues of privacy, representation and authenticity? Panelists will discuss case studies, policies and best practices for leveraging these digital conversations.

This workshop will discuss the growing calls in Canada and around the world to recognize and respect Indigenous Data Sovereignty and consider the importance of moving beyond the theoretical implications of this movement, using Wampum as an example.