Events

Join Kate and Nicole online through March Break to help them recover science lab supplies borrowed (and then lost!) by Mr. Goose and King Warrior! Each day they will guide you through a new science discovery challenge for you to complete at home.

You’re invited to an armchair chat with The Right Honourable David Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada.

Sharing ideas from his book Trust: Twenty Ways to Build a Better Country, the University of Waterloo’s former president will explore how to strengthen our society by taking action that builds trust within our relationships, our organizations and our communities.

Join the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics for a public lecture (offered in-person and online) as Dr. Katie Mack explores "Physics at the End of the Universe": The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the Universe, our cosmic home for the last 13.8 billion years. But how does the story end? I’ll share what modern astrophysics tells us about the ultimate fate of the cosmos, and what the catastrophic destruction of all reality would look like to anyone still around to see it.

Join us on October 28^th for an extravaganza of hands-on science discovery for school-age kids.

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Patricia Chow-Fraser, Professor, Department of Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, will present: Déjà vu or Jamais vu?  Using a 20-y record to discern how coastal wetlands of eastern and northern Georgian Bay respond to climate-induced water-level disturbances.

This event is now sold out. Adults and teens are invited to learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse from some surprising perspectives. 

In this presentation Professor Timothy Caulfield explores what the most recent evidence tells us about the nature and source of the current infodemic. He will also provide science-informed recommendations about how best to engage individuals and communities.

Join the Faculty of Science as we debut our Strategic Plan and the Future of Science!

Light snacks will be provided in a reception following the launch of months of hard work – join us to get your first glimpse as we kick off the next phase of Science.

The Faculty of Science, alongside the Faculties of Engineering and Mathematics, are delighted to host an alumni reception in Seattle in October. At this games night and social, you will enjoy great food and a selection of over 30 craft beers on tap as well as fun games (unlimited mini golf and duffleboard) while you catch up with your University of Waterloo classmates from Science, Math and Engineering.

Dr. Chris Houser, Dean of Science, and Dr. Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering, will be at the event to connect with you and share the latest news from the University of Waterloo community.

Join us on October 26^th for an extravaganza of hands-on science discovery for school-age kids.