Events

Join us for the 2025 Farvolden Lecture

Forecasting, mitigating and preventing the impacts of mining on groundwater quality

Dr. David Blowes
Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Waterloo

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on November 22nd for free activity workshops, inspiring talks, and a panel discussion, to encourage and engage female and non-binary students to explore physics.

Join us for a day of discovery, fun, and hands-on activities for all ages! Explore the wonders of our planet through interactive exhibits, fascinating fossils, and dazzling minerals.

NEW this year! MINECRAFT MINERAL SHOWCASE. Register to attend the 11 am OR 1 pm showcase and dig into the world of Minecraft and geology.

Admission: FREE!
Bring your curiosity and spend the day exploring Earth’s secrets with your family.

We invite you to join us for the Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference 2026, a three-day gathering that brings together academics, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, students, and community organizations to share research, stories, and practices grounded in Indigenous science.  

Learn more and register.

Public event in Victoria Park