SERS and the Canadian Wildlife Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see us collaborate to advance biodiversity conservation and educational innovation across Canada and pursue new academic and research projects together.
Two SERS graduate students are the recipients of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) awards. The funding supports research to bring together Traditional Knowledge and western science.
Housed in the Faculty of Environment and directed by Dr. Kelsey Leonard, the University of Waterloo’s Christmas Tree Lab empowers Christmas tree growers year-round with research and science-based tools that strengthen sustainability and resilience across the industry.
A new paper led by SERS PhD student Mackenzie Jones in Dr. Chantel Markle’s Lab takes a global look at how researchers are studying the interactions between ecology and hydrology, an interdisciplinary field known as ecohydrology. Find out how we can advance wildlife ecohydrology research and how it can help guide future conservation and management efforts. There's a wonderful infographic which communicates the information as well.
SERS faculty members Dr. Vanessa Schweizer and Dr. Andrew Trant are among the group of climate researchers who will be working on the IPCC's Seventh Assessment Report. This report will help shape the next global scientific assessment that will guide world leaders from climate promises to action.
Dr. Jennifer Clapp has been named to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers™ list for significant contributions to her field of research. This list recognizes only one in 1,000 researchers from around the world. Congratulations Jennifer!
Have you considered the environmental impacts of industrial tequila production?
While many consume the beverage, in Jalisco State in Mexico, the region’s ecosystems are being destroyed and replaced by a uniform crop that is prone to pest outbreaks.
Prof. Brendon Larson and colleagues outline several issues with industrial production of tequila and highlight a shift to the more traditional use of mezcal.
Have you ever given thought to doing an Honours Thesis as part of your fourth year program in ERS?
We invite you to join us for an information session and chat about all things thesis, and maybe a little bit about grad school as well.
We hope you will be able to “push pause on the present” for a few minutes and join us to talk about thesis work and things related.
After a period of time in an administrative role, Dr. Ian Rowlands returned to the rhythm of being a 'regular' professor. He offered a brand new, experiential learning course on "Energy and Society in Ontario" which comprised classroom and field trip instruction.
Interested in seeing the world, while also building career and research skills?
Third year ERS student Jordan Wilton spent two months of the spring 2025 term studying environmental issues through the Beyond Borders: Field School in Ghana. Check out the blog and video diary Jordan created during the course.