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Velocity Fund Finals $5K Poster
Thursday, July 18, 2019 11:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Velocity Fund Finals $5K

The Velocity Fund is a pitch competition, held three times a year, for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to win a share of $20,000 in funding. Join us for the Velocity Fund Finals $5K on July 18 from 11:00am – 2:30pm.

We encourage you to register to reserve your spot in the audience today!

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 8:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Gustav Bakos Observatory Tour

Come visit the observatory during the August public tour!

  • Presentation at 8:30 PM in PHY 150
  • Telescope viewing at 9:00 PM (access from 3rd floor of PHY)

The Observatory is open for public tours, usually on the first Wednesday of each month, offering a chance to look through the university's telescope. This will be preceded by a short talk on astronomy (around 30 minutes) plus an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a tour of the dome.

Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics Logo
Friday, October 4, 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics Launch Reception and Public Lecture

astro banner and logo

Join us as we launch the Future of Astronomy:

The University of Waterloo and the Faculty of Science are celebrating the launch of the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics!  Please join us for an exclusive cocktail reception where you'll have the opportunity to meet astrophysics faculty and learn more about the thrilling research that promises to redefine our knowledge of the universe.

Friday, October 25, 2019 12:00 pm - Saturday, October 26, 2019 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

University of Waterloo 2019 Gem and Mineral Show

Visit the University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum for our annual Gem and Mineral Show!  

Friday October 25th: 12 noon - 6 p.m.

Saturday October 26th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us on the first and second floors of the EIT building for two days of gems, minerals, fossils and jewellery.

Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Timeline of the Elements: Unveiling the Periodic Table

Timeline of elements event

Unveiling an International Masterpiece!

The Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Science welcome all alumni, friends and family to a very special occasion as we celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Gustav Bakos Observatory Tour

Come visit the observatory during the November public tour!

  • Presentation at 7:00 PM in PHY 150
  • Telescope viewing at 7:30 PM (access from 3rd floor of PHY)

The Observatory is open for public tours, usually on the first Wednesday of each month, offering a chance to look through the university's telescope. This will be preceded by a short talk on astronomy (around 30 minutes) plus an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a tour of the dome.

Image of mercury in transit.
Monday, November 11, 2019 7:40 am - 7:40 am EST (GMT -05:00)

POSTPONED - Transit of Mercury Viewing Party

Update: 11/10, 8:00 PM - Event postponed due to poor weather forecast. Please do not attend at this time. Updates (if applicable) will be posted.

Safely watch Mercury glide across the Sun for the last time until 2032!

NASA/Bill Ingalls)

headshot of Carey Bissonnette
Thursday, November 21, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Carey Bissonnette Memorial Event

Please join us as we celebrate the wonderful life of Carey Bissonnette

headshot of Carey
This memorial reception will bring together family, friends, students and colleagues as we honour a man who inspired over two decades of uWaterloo scientists.