Active Clubs

The University of Waterloo Black Medical Leaders of Tomorrow (UW BMLT) aims to encourage and assist BIPOC students, and those at a socio-economic disadvantage in their pursuit of medical school or healthcare professions. We want to increase the representation of racialized populations in the healthcare field and we strive to support UW students through our events and resources.

The Cooking Club serves up cooking classes, workshops, bake sales, potlucks, and other food-related adventures. We cover the full spectrum of foods from fancy pasta classes to quick and dirty tips to help you manage the necessary evil known as ‘cooking during midterms’. When we’re not in the kitchen or hosting our famous classes, we occasionally venture out to the real world to visit coffee roasters, picnic areas, strawberry fields, or bonfire pits. If we’re not doing any of the above, our...

• HOSA is an opportunity for undergraduate students to explore different health professions along with gaining personal experience and knowledge to be used in future health settings or even in day-to-day activities such as networking, and leadership.
• HOSA U is an organization of which branches out to several different universities (Western U, McMaster U, UofT, U of Guelph etc.) and the different branches meet annually at the SLC- Student Leadership Conference (March) to compete in a wide...

UW Neurodivergence Alliance (NeuroDivers) is a student-led club dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for Neurodivergent (ND) students and their allies at UW. We host both social and educational events, from game nights, trivia and creative activities to info sessions and discussions about neurodivergencies and hidden disabilities. Our goal is to provide a place to build bonds, connect, feel understood, learn about available resources and create a more inclusive campus....

University of Waterloo Photography Club (UWPC), is a community of photographers who learn from and inspire each other.

Join our discord for meeting announcements: https://discord.gg/hKvAcNZmPn

Our activities include workshops about fundamental and advanced photography techniques. We also arrange events including photo walks, exciting trips to neighboring cities and towns, and many more activities throughout each term.

If you are interested in photography and wondering how to start,...

The purpose of the SMILE Club is to foster mental health awareness, well-being, and community among UWaterloo students. We aim to provide easy and enjoyable access to mental health and psychoeducational resources.

UW Bioethics Society is a club that discusses topics in bioethics, promotes the development of ethical thinking and research skills, with a focus on evidence-based concepts.

UW Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, supporting research through fundraising initiatives and fostering a supportive community for those affected by breast cancer. Through this club, we aim to educate the University of Waterloo community on early detection, prevention, and the realities of living with breast cancer, while creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage in advocacy and collective action. By hosting awareness...

We are the University of Waterloo Student Chapter of the Canadian Association for Global Health (UW CAGH). We represent a student-led initiative designed to foster research and networking in global health among University of Waterloo students across all disciplines. Our goal is to engage with students interested in global health research or who may be considering a career in the field of global health, to open opportunities for professional development.

UW CAGH runs termly general member...

Menstruation is often stigmatized across diverse cultures and communities and is associated with negative connotations. UW Empower Cycle is an organization that is committed to uplifting and empowering marginalized women in period poverty, which is a crucial public health concern. Period poverty refers to the inability of women to access menstrual products due to financial constraints. It is estimated that Canadian women spend up to $6,000 in their lifetime on menstrual hygiene products. At...