Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
TQT is committed to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across all our activities. Our objectives follow that of the Tri-Agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. For more information on best practices, see related links:
- Dimensions Charter – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada
- New Frontiers in Research Fund Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Canada Research Chairs: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Requirements and Practices
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Research System
University Resources
- Accessibility Resources & AccessAbility Services
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Indigenous Initiatives and Indigenous Student Association
- Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity
- RAISE
- The Women’s Centre
- Women in Mathematics, Women in Engineering, Women in Science and Women in Computer Science
- Map of Inclusive Washrooms
- HeForShe – UN Women Solidarity Movement for Gender Equality
- Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion
- Anti-Racism Resources
- Religious & Spiritual Expression and Multi-Faith Prayer Spaces
- Food Services
- Faculty Association Equity Committee
- International Spouses of UW
- LGBTQ2S+ Students’ Wellbeing and Experiences on Campus
Supporting HQP
- How to be an ally to Indigenous Peoples at University of Waterloo
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion Multicultural Calendar (2020)
- How To Guide: Inclusive Meetings
- They / Them Pronoun Info Sheet
Parental and Maternity Leave Benefits & Resources
- University of Waterloo Pregnancy / Parental Leave Benefits
- University of Waterloo Graduate Student Parental Leave Bursary
- University of Waterloo Graduate Student Day Care Bursary
- University of Waterloo Support for Nursing Mothers
- University of Waterloo Child Care Resources
- CFREF Maternity & Parental Leave Guide
- Waterloo Region Child Care Support
- M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship
Health & Wellness
- Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Graduate Student Medical Leave Award
- Student Health & Wellness
- Faculty & Staff Health & Wellness
- Counselling, Health, Medical and Wellness Professionals
National & International Resources
- Conference Board of Canada
- Resources for Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellows
- Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars
- Elsevier Advancing Postdoc Women Clearinghouse
- Association for Women in Science
- American Association for University Women
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Educational Research Association
- Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion
Code of Conduct
As we seek to grow our diverse quantum research community, we are happy to engage with visitors at the University of Waterloo. Our Code of Conduct describes our commitment to creating a welcoming environment at TQT events.
Suggestions
Contact us at tqt@uwaterloo.ca with any suggestions you may have for improving equity, diversity and inclusion within the TQT program.