United College

03/31/2026

Reminder: applications for the Director of Advancement & External Relations close tomorrow.

If you or someone in your network may be a fit, we encourage you to apply before the deadline.

Find out more and apply here:

Current job postings at United College at the University of Waterloo

03/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 💙✨

Interested in living or studying at United College?

Great news– our March Open House at is on March 28!

Open to parents, prospective students, and anyone curious about United College, the open house provides an opportunity to:

🔹 Explore our beautiful campus and the College
🔹 Speak with current students, student leaders, faculty, and staff at United
🔹 Get a feel of your future at the University!

Registration is now OPEN! Click the link in our bio to register.

02/03/2026

Looking back on meaningful conversations from last term.

At a student-organized panel hosted by the University of Waterloo UNICEF chapter, United College Human Rights professors Dr. Nancy Tapias-Torrado and Dr. Julie Kare Seirlis joined Saad Hammadi of the Balsillie School to discuss children’s rights in practice from challenging white saviour frameworks to recognizing how local communities lead rights-based work under the most difficult conditions.

The discussion underscored an important reminder: the everyday scale of Human Rights work is often the most overlooked, yet the most essential.

To join more conversations like this, visit the Human Rights page on our website for upcoming events and courses offered through the minor programme.

https://bit.ly/3Zjpj4e

01/13/2026

Welcome back United College!

A new term, familiar faces and a fresh energy on campus!

We’re looking forward to a semester filled with learning, connection and community.
Photo credit- Shawn Olinski from the United College Maintenance department.

11/19/2025

Looking for a place to call home for winter 2025? ⁣
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We have rooms available! Come join our a vibrant community and experience our amazing amenities. Apply now via the link in our bio and secure your spot! ⁣
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Feel free to send us a DM if you have any questions. ⁣
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11/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Fall Open House at United College!

We were delighted to welcome future students and their families into our community for a day of conversations, learning, and connection. From engaging program sessions to guided tours led by our wonderful student ambassadors, the day offered a genuine look into what makes United College such a supportive and inspiring place to live and learn.

We can’t wait to welcome many of them back soon.

Read the full recap here: https://bit.ly/48hqNRI

11/17/2025

Considering the Human Rights and Law Double Degree between the University of Waterloo and the University of Essex?

Join Professor Anna Lise Purkey for an information session where we'll walk through the structure of the 5-year double degree, what to expect from your studies, and how this pathway can shape your future in law and human rights.

Following the info session, we will host a Q&A with Sajeel Ahmed, a University of Essex alumnus who completed his law degree there and now practices in Canada. Sajeel will share insights about studying at Essex, living abroad, and navigating the Canadian accreditation process.

If you’re exploring this program or simply curious about where it can take you, this session is one you won’t want to miss.

Date: November 18, 2025
Information session | 6:30 pm
Q&A | 7:00 pm

Register today - we hope to see you there! Considering the Human Rights and Law Double Degree between the University of Waterloo and the University of Essex?

Join Professor Anna Lise Purkey for an information session where we'll walk through the structure of the 5-year double degree, what to expect from your studies, and how this pathway can shape your future in law and human rights.

Following the info session, we will host a Q&A with Sajeel Ahmed, a University of Essex alumnus who completed his law degree there and now practices in Canada. Sajeel will share insights about studying at Essex, living abroad, and navigating the Canadian accreditation process.

If you’re exploring this program or simply curious about where it can take you, this session is one you won’t want to miss.

Date: November 18, 2025
Information session | 6:30 pm
Q&A | 7:00 pm

Register today - we hope to see you there!
https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/meeting/register/1o8HB-8WQjSE5Nyf8ZekDw #/registration

09/24/2025

Adam Livsh*ts, a Master’s student in Economic Development & Innovation at the University of Waterloo, is developing six case studies for United College’s new INNOV 300: Case Studies in Social Innovation & Impact course which was launched in Fall 2025.

Each case features Waterloo Region entrepreneurs who are putting the UN Sustainable Development Goals into action.

These “choose-your-own-adventure” style case studies let students step into real decision points and see what it’s like to be a social innovator. They’ll deepen appreciation for complexity, ethics, and impact in businesses built for purpose.

Check out the full story to learn what Adam discovered about linking global goals with local challenges, and how the SDGs can guide social change in practice. https://bit.ly/3IBVSFO

09/09/2025

Passionate about human rights?

United College offers a Human Rights Minor open to all degree programs, where you’ll explore the theories, laws, and practices shaping global human rights and learn directly from experienced human rights defenders.

The college also offers a one-of-a-kind Double Degree with the University of Essex (UK). In just five years, you can graduate with an Honours BA and an LLB specializing in Human Rights Law.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ncZjRM

08/18/2025

As part of INNOV 201: Social Innovation for Global Impact, International Development student Mozna Elshafia gained new perspectives on creating sustainable, community-driven solutions.

From immersive site visits to human-centred design, the course inspired her to bring these approaches into her upcoming
i-Capstone project.

Read Mozna's full story here: https://rb.gy/69os9q

For more information on the Social Innovation minor, please reach out to Academic Dean John Abraham

07/19/2025

Remember when we didn’t have a cozy firepit, multi-purpose court, covered outdoor study spaces, or the perfect setting for a sunny community dinner?

Throwback to October 2023 on the United Green – before this vibrant community space became what it is today.

Thanks to the generosity of United College donors, staff, faculty, alumni, students, and friends, we now have a space designed for connection, reflection, and play.

So grab a book, a ball, or some good company and make the most of it!