The Faculty of Science holds a profound commitment to nurture the health and well-being of both people and our planet. As innovation becomes a catalyst for change and purposeful research drives innovative technologies for health and our environment, Science's top priorities leverage our collective passion, expertise, and curiosity to
redefine, reimagine, and reignite possibility.
WaterFEL: Canada’s only Infrared Free-electron Laser
Help us position Waterloo as the forefront of laser technology and scientific innovation on the continent.
The new WaterFEL facility at University of Waterloo is set to be North America’s only dedicated infrared free‑electron laser (IR‑FEL) user facility when it opens in 2028 and will unleash extraordinary capabilities for scientists. It will enable ultra‑precise molecular and material analysis, from tracking chemical transformations in wastewater to pinpointing disease biomarkers in personalised medicine. With interdisciplinary strength in physics, engineering and AI, Waterloo is poised to become a global hub of laser‑driven discovery, solving challenges in health, environment and technology.
Unleash extraordinary capabilities: Learn more about the WaterFEL Facility
Advanced MRI and Neuromodulation Core Facility (AMRI)
Help Waterloo researchers see deeper, understand faster, and heal better with Canada’s first 3T MRI with TMS.
The Advanced MRI and Neuromodulation Core Facility (AMRI) will revolutionize how we understand and treat the brain and body. Featuring a world-class 3T MRI with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), this priority project will help uncover the causes of disease, accelerate recovery, and restore movement, memory, and vision. By supporting the AMRI, you are advancing Waterloo’s Health and Well-being Global Future and helping create a world where science transforms lives and communities thrive.
Power the Science that Heals: Learn more about the AMRI Facility
Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics
Exploring the universe to strengthen our future.
The Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics (WCA) explores the universe through global collaborations such as DESI, Euclid, and the Event Horizon Telescope. From dark matter to black holes, WCA research drives breakthroughs that inspire new technologies, advance Waterloo’s Global Futures, and expand our understanding of the cosmos and our shared future on Earth.
Expand Humanity’s Horizon: Learn more about the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics
Waterloo Aquatic Threats in Environmental Research (WATER) Facility
Protecting aquatic life, protecting our future.
Waterloo Aquatic Threats in Environmental Research (WATER) Facility
One of the largest aquatic test facilities in Ontario, the WATER Facility aims to simulate and research aquatic stressors and threats, such as climate change and pollution, and their impacts on Canadian cold-water fish, tropical fish and amphibians.
Safeguard aquatic biodiversity: Learn more about the WATER Facility