Events

On April 8, Southern Ontario will witness a total solar eclipse for the first time in nearly 100 years, as the Moon blocks out the light of the Sun for several minutes. Total eclipses are an amazing spectacle but have also played a key role throughout history in our understanding of science. At this month's KPL astronomy talk, Dr. Roan Haggar will speak about the upcoming solar eclipse, and what eclipses have taught us about the Sun, our Solar System, and the Universe.

AI-generated image of a total solar eclipse reflected in multiple mirrors

This event is now sold out. Adults and teens are invited to learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse from some surprising perspectives.

Group of female friends have fun together during a solar eclipse event. Their looking and pointing to the sun wearing the typical glasses normally used to watch a solar eclipse.

On April 8th, the Faculty of Science is inviting undergraduate students on an unforgettable trip to view the solar eclipse along Lake Erie. Registration is required and transportation will be provided. Space is limited. Weather dependant.

The Faculty of Science in conjunction with the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics invites science alumni and friends to Hare Winery Co in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a viewing party of the 2024 full solar eclipse.

Astronomers will guide guests through the physics of an eclipse, as well as be on hand to answer questions about the cosmos. Guests will have access to telescopes in the vineyard to further enjoy the beauty of this celestial phenomena.

Join Dr. Avery Broderick on UW campus for an evening discussing black holes, recent images from the Event Horizon Telescope and what exciting research we can expect in the future.

CASTOR: Canada's Flagship Space Telescope

At this month's KPL astronomy talk, Cam Morgan will speak about the CASTOR mission, an ultra-violet telescope that promises to compliment other cutting-edge missions, such as Euclid and the Roman Space Telescope, throughout the 2030s.

Meet new members from the Faculty of Science and learn what their research is all about! Please register for this event.

As part of the ongoing celebrations surrounding Dr. Brian McNamara's achievements leading up to his 65th birthday, the Faculty of Science welcomes Dr. Helen Russel to UW. Dr Russel from the University of Nottingham will present a public astrophysics lecture entitled Black Hole Feedback.

vintage photo of two male students in a lab with 2024 reunion banner

Science alumni and friends are welcomed back to campus May 31-June 1, 2024 for a variety of events happening around UW campus

An alumni cocktail event in Winnipeg featuring Dean Chris Houser and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, John Corrigan

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WCA-KPL Public Talk - The Science of Solar Eclipses (Roan Haggar)

Eclipse Perspectives

Total Solar Eclipse Trip

Solar Eclipse Viewing @ Hare Winery Co

An Evening with Astrophysicist Dr. Avery Broderick

WCA-KPL Public Talk - CASTOR: Canada's Flagship Space Telescope (Cam Morgan)

Sips with Scholars

McNamara@65 Celebration Astrophysics Lecture

Reunion 2024

Winnipeg Alumni Reception