From breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters to unforgettable moments with new people and communities, Environment students captured the very best of their local and international field experiences this year. Now we need your help to crown the top three winners!
As the conversation around affordable housing grows more urgent and municipal elections approach, attend a free screening of Dr. Brian Doucet's feature film Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing.
Join Dr. Maria Strack as she shares her research: Canadian peatlands as natural climate solutions: Stewardship of our carbon storehouse. She'll provide examples of actions that can help manage peatlands.
Curious about studying abroad during your time at Waterloo? Explore international exchange programs to add adventure to your degree. Join us for an International Exchange Info Session to learn more about exchange opportunities and get answers to your questions.
Whether you are just beginning to explore your options or are ready to apply, this session is a great opportunity to get informed and take the next step toward studying abroad.
From changing how children learn about the world around them to rethinking how cities grow, strengthening connections between research and practice and investing in the next generation of environmental leaders, the 2026 Faculty of Environment Alumni Award recipients demonstrate the many ways knowledge can create change when put into action.
KEEN Footwear is a long-standing partner of the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Environment, helping students turn environmental knowledge into action through scholarships, internships and experiential learning.
Jo Fitzgibbons (MES ’19) is a planner and researcher turning environmental research into practical change in Canadian cities. She currently works in urban ecology with the City of Vancouver where she demonstrates how research, community knowledge and municipal practice can work together to create more room for nature in growing cities.
A warm welcome to our 600+ new undergraduate and graduate students! Whether you are a new or returning student, we want to support you in your transition to campus. Start by reviewing campus resources.
Tracy Tran, an Honours Planning student, reflects on her friendships and how they are one of the lasting benefits of an Orientation experience that helped turn a new campus into a community.
Douglas Jones (BES ’93) has spent his career reimagining where and how children learn. As principal of Limehouse Public School, he has helped embed outdoor and sustainability-focused learning throughout school life, building on an interest first sparked during a Waterloo co-op term in outdoor education. His leadership has helped Limehouse earn EcoSchools Platinum certification for five consecutive years while influencing educators and school leaders well beyond his own school.