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Eyes as a window to hidden brain diseases
March 11, 2026
A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer’s disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research.
Scientists observe distant jellyfish galaxy for first time
February 17, 2026
Congratulations to Dio Hsieh, the first recipient of the Lee Chan Chiou Entrance Scholarship in Physics, the largest donor-funded undergraduate scholarship in Science at Waterloo.
Student-built rockets take flight at Waterloo
January 13, 2026
Waterloo’s Rocketry team is gaining national attention for a liquid bi-propellant student rocket that soared to 38 thousand feet, setting a new apogee record for Waterloo Rocketry and for Canadian liquid rockets.
Lava planet defies expectations
December 15, 2025
Scientists have found a planet that challenges the long-held assumption that lava planets are too hot to sustain an atmosphere.
Pursuits in Applied and Theoretical Science (PATh) Symposium 2026
April 7, 2026
Join Us for the 2nd Annual PATh Science Symposium!
All students and faculty members in the Faculty of Science or the Dept. of Applied Math are invited to the Path Science Symposium.
Science in the City - Skies & Eyes
June 2, 2026
From the skies, to your eyes there is a lot to learn at this Science in the City. Discovering exoplanets using the James Webb Space Telescope, Dr. Lisa Dang is learning about lava worlds and what it would be like if you were to visit. Dr. Austin Roorda is working to unlock the discovery of more colours, using Oz vision! Join us to explore some of the great things happening right in your backyard at the University of Waterloo.
The event is free.
Please register!