Active Clubs

Decades of international and Canadian research demonstrate that youth in low-income communities face specific socioeconomic barriers that impact their academic success, financial stability, and professional achievements in adulthood. Keeping this in mind, our club aims to advocate change by focusing on underprivileged children. The primary goal of our club will be to partner with various community organizations to run a successful tutoring program with the goal in mind that these children can...

SOCH Mental Health UW is a chapter of the SOCH Mental Health organization. In Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, the word SOCH means "to think" or "a thought". The founders of the SOCH Mental Health Organization brought this word to represent their mission as they believe to combat the stigma around mental health, we must change the way our community "thinks" about mental health. The mission of UW SOCH is to empower the community members of our university environment to recognize and accept mental...

The Socialist Fightback Club serves as a base for socialist politics on the UW campus. Education on questions of theory, history, economy, philosophy, on contemporary issues and movements are regular discussed and debated in the club, often through our publications, discussion groups and public events. In the past year, for example, we have held discussions on the topic of the economic crisis, the need to organize, the Oka Crisis, and on the basic tenets of socialist theory.

A social club for people to gather and discuss various literary works of the written format, both fiction and non-fiction. And can include a variety of topics that include (but is not limited to): Science, science fiction, fantasy, suspense/thriller, romance, self-help, business/technology, etc

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...

University of Waterloo Conservatives is a group that connects university students to Conservatives parties. Students have the opportunity to volunteer on political campaigns, meet prominent Conservative politicians, and socialize with other Conservative youth. Past events have included hosting ministers, candidates, and having group socials.

The University of Waterloo Japanese Student Association (JSA) is a club aimed to foster a community connecting students of Japanese background, bringing a deeper sense of home and family to our members. Our club provides a space to meet others with shared experiences, build lasting friendships, and support one another throughout university life.
In addition to fostering this close-knit community, we also celebrate and share the rich Japanese culture through various events and activities....

The University of Waterloo Malayalee Association (UWMA) is a social and cultural club that aims to promote Malayalee cultures and traditions within the UW student body. This club will not only serve as a means to connect and create a sense of community for Malayalee students at UW, but also creates opportunity for non-Malayalee students to learn more and participate in Malayalee cultures and traditions. Through the organization of social events and cultural workshops, UWMA strives to create a...

The New Democratic Party Club of UWaterloo is aimed at creating a welcoming and inclusive space for progressive students to learn about and participate in Canadian politics, at all levels.

We will strive to lessen the barrier of entry, which prevents so many Canadians from getting involved in politics. We will do this by bringing together students who have already begun their political journeys and those who want to get started on their own, as well as politicians and activists who have...