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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm GMT (GMT +00:00)

Science Graduate Open House 2019

Biology student scooping algae; optometry student in the lab; water collaborative program students sampling the river.
Interested in pursuing a Master's or PhD after graduation? Want to learn more about what graduate studies is really like? 

Attend the Faculty of Science Graduate Open House! Come chat with professors and current grad students to find out more about our programs, the benefits of furthering your studies, and unique research opportunities. 

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 10:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Fall 2019 Convocation: Faculty of Science

UWaterloo mace lays on the table in front of two hands shaking

Congratulations! Convocation is a special time to celebrate all of your achievements with family and friends. The highlight of convocation occurs when graduating students receive their academic hoods, are called to the stage by name, and are presented with their official diplomas.

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, November 2, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2019 Fall Open House

Join us for our Fall Open House on Saturday, November 2nd. Find out more about the programs you're interested in, visit our residences, take a campus tour, learn about co-op, speak with Waterloo professors and students, and more! Learn more and register here.

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.

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)

Thursday, December 5, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Ace your Grad School Applications

Woman giving presentation to classroom of students

Thinking of applying to graduate school in Science this year or next? Attend our information session for tips and tricks on how to ace your grad applications. Prof. Shawn Wettig, the Faculty of Science Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, will give the talk.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Ace your Grad School Applications

Woman giving presentation to classroom of students

Thinking of applying to graduate school in Science this year or next? Attend our information session for tips and tricks on how to ace your grad applications. Prof. Shawn Wettig, the Faculty of Science Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, will give the talk.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Science 3MT Faculty Heat

3 minute thesis with a timer icon

Interested in research? Want to learn more about what our Science grad students are working on? Thinking of competing in the 3 Minute Thesis next year?

Join us to see how the participants use one slide and three minutes to present their research to a public audience.