Events

Explore the night sky with astronomers from the Faculty of Science and Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The Perseids meteor shower will be at its most spectacular, so let's gather to learn something and then enjoy the view! We will meet first at 7:30pm in the nearby Optometry building for a short lecture by the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics' Dr. Roan Haggar: "Meet the cosmic neighbours: planets, comets, and aliens?"

Join us for the 2024 Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecture featuring

Prof. Ben Rostron
Professor Emeritus
Earth and Atmopsheric Sciences
University of Alberta

Lithium in brines (Duperow aquifer) in southeast Saskatchewan: a modern-day gold rush

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
3:00 p.m.

In-person: DC 1304

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

Explore the night sky with astronomers from the Faculty of Science and Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The Perseids meteor shower will be at its most spectacular, so let's gather to learn something and then enjoy the view!

The Faculty of Science at the University of Wateroo presents the latest lecture in our New Faculty Lecture Series, "What is Quantum Neurobiology and How Can it Help Neuroinflammatory Illness?" featuring Dr. Travis Craddock. Dr. Craddock is a Canada Research Chair in Quantum Neurobiology. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.

Astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars, opening a new chapter in our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Dr. Michael Balogh will discuss how scientists find and study these distant worlds, and how upcoming technology will help us search for life beyond our solar system.

 

Bench to Bedside is the first health panel lecture of the Healthy Communities Discussion series. Please join us for an evening welcoming UW researchers Travis Craddock, Robin Dunken, Dale Martin and Ben Thompson as they discuss advances in understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions while laying the groundwork for transformative breakthroughs across multiple disciplines.

Speaker: Dr. Andre Issacs

It is becoming increasingly difficult for educators to be effective in the classroom if we continue to decouple students’ lived experiences from their academic learning. This talk will focus on modern strategies that capitalize on the unique learning styles of the younger generation, with special attention to students from historically marginalized groups, to broaden participation in STEM. 

Please note: this event is only open to members of the University of Waterloo community. Registration is required.

Come join us to celebrate the Year of Quantum by engaging with leading experts who share what’s next in quantum science!

This free event takes place at the Schooner Street Brewery. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Please register!

Join us for the 2025 Adrian Smith Lecture featuring

Douglas B. Kent
Scientist Emeritus
Earth Systems Process Division U.S. Geological Survey

Findings from studies of the environmental geochemistry of wastewater from oil and gas production

Thursday, April 10, 2025
2:00 p.m.

In-person: DC 1304