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Monday, March 15, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action for Natural Scientists

Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action for Natural Scientists. Background image: sunrise over a lake
In 2015, after documenting testimonies from Indigenous survivors of the residential school system in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released 94 Calls to Action to enable reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.  

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Graduate Reception

Grad Reception 2021 graphic with blue lines and a mortarboard hat

Graduating students, come join us at Grad Reception on Wednesday, April 7 from 4:00-4:45pm EDT on Microsoft Teams Events! 

At Grad Reception, graduating students and faculty/staff will have an opportunity to celebrate together our Science graduating class of 2021 as they prepare to graduate at the Spring or Fall convocation. 

Event Program:

Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:00 pm - Monday, May 31, 2021 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Picture a Scientist - Virtual Screening and Discussion

We've partnered with Women in Engineering to get University of Waterloo community members access to a free screening of Picture A Scientist - a documentary raising visibility around gender bias and racism in science.

Following the film screening period, the Undergraduate Science Society will be hosting a discussion open to all students, faculty, and staff members who would like to share their thoughts.

Thursday, October 28, 2021 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Science Grad School Information Session

Thinking of applying to graduate school in Science this year or next? Attend our second information session for tips and tricks on how to ace your grad applications. Prof. Martin Ross, the Faculty of Science Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, will give the talk. After his presentation you will have the opportunity to ask him questions and then breakoff into rooms with our department, school, and institute admission coordinators and faculty members to ask more specific questions.

Thursday, November 4, 2021 1:30 pm - 1:30 pm UTC (GMT +00:00)

Faculty of Science - Master's Scholarship presentation

Virtually connect with supports in the Faculty of Science for preparing your scholarship application to NSERC or CIHR. This presentation provides a brief overview of application’s written requirements, with tips on content development from:

  • Associate Dean Grad Studies – Martin Ross
  • Research Development Officer – Kim Arnold
  • Faculty of Science Grad Chairs

Following the presentation, detailed templates will be available from the Grad Chairs or Kim Arnold.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

World Water Day 2022

Drawn image of groundwater percolating through rocks
Join the Water Institute World Water Day 2022 celebrations.

More information, including speaker profiles, can be seen on the World Water Day event website.


1:00 - 2:30 PM

Monday, July 18, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Peter Russell Rock Garden Tour & Indigenous Campus Community Connection

Peter Russel rock garden

This is an event for all members of the UWaterloo Indigenous campus community, including students, staff, faculty, alumni and retirees. Your families and partners are welcome as well!