Events

Join us for a special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland’s CPA, a milestone marking her extraordinary journey in science and innovation.

Obesity is more than a number on a scale — it's a complex health issue. Join us for a panel discussion that will aim to inform, inspire and shift the narrative around obesity.

Learn what experiences can be found only at Waterloo Science! Dean Chris Houser will share important information and answer any of your questions.

Scaling quantum computing with trapped ions

Jonathan Home
ETH Zürich

Monday, November 17, 2025
2:30 p.m.

In-person: QNC 0101

Self-immolative polymers: Designing, synthesizing, and applying polymers that fall apart

Elizabeth R. Gillies
Professor, Department of Chemistry; Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
University of Western Ontario

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:00 a.m.

In-person: C2-361

Researchers in the Waterloo Region are doing amazing work when it comes to the science of human bodies. From chronic pain to exploring a new series of projects aiming to explore the limits of perception Waterloo researchers are focused on finding answers. 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!

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.

Device-independent quantum cryptography

Rahul Jain
Centre for Quantum Technologies

Monday, November 24, 2025
2:30 p.m.

In-person: QNC 0101

Join us for SoNR, a showcase of UW graduate student neuroscience research through oral presentations, lightning talks, and posters, along with a keynote presentation from a distinguished neuroscientist.

Registration is free! Interested in participating? Submit your abstract, neuroscience artwork and/or apply to volunteer by November 1, 2025.