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Featured News

Student experiences for ExCELing after graduation

February 26, 2025

The Externship and Career Experiential Learning (ExCEL) initiative was launched this term with a series of externships, bringing students on tours of science-focused companies in the community.

Ariadne Piperakis: Lakes, Labcoats and a Love of Learning

February 20, 2025

Ariadne Piperakis is a University of Waterloo alum (BSc ‘23) who explored her multifaceted interests during her undergrad through her Bachelor of Science in Science and Business with a Biology Specialization and a double minor in Technical Writing and Earth Science. 

Recognizing a career devoted to the love of learning

February 6, 2025

Professor Barbara Moffatt has been named Distinguished Professor Emerita, the first in Biology at Waterloo. Her recipe for success? Choose to do things that challenge you and look for ways to make them fun.

Featured Events

Fish and Frogs Field Day

May 12, 2025

Zoological field research techniques showcase for high school students.

Waterloo EcoEvo Journal Club: Winter 2025

April 18, 2025

The EcoEvo Journal Club meets bi-weekly on Fridays from 3-4pm in B2-256.

World Wetlands Day 2025

February 3, 2025

Join us for the 13th Annual World Wetlands Day Research Symposium at the University of Waterloo.