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Upcoming events
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Feb
3
12:00 am
Health Innovation Challenge
Ready to revolutionize healthcare? Join the Health Innovation Challenge, a dynamic 10-day experience where University of Waterloo students team up to tackle real-world healthcare challenges! Hosted by Velocity in partnership with the Grand River Hospital Foundation.
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Feb
4
3:00 pm
GRADflix Showcase
We're rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 GRADflix showcase!You're invited to join Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for a viewing of finalist GRADflix submissions before the winners are announced. Prizes include 1st-4th place with prizes ranging from $250-$750 and a finalist's choice award valued at $250. -
Feb
5
1:00 pm
Friesen Prize Lecture with Dr. Gordon Guyatt
You're invited to attend the Friesen Prize Lecture, a public event and panel discussion featuring Dr. Gordon Guyatt, recipient of the 2024 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, awarded by Friends of CIHR.