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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Semester Wrapped: Winter 2024

From receiving a $10 million funding boost for the University of Waterloo Canadian Free Electron Laser project to recognizing our amazing students and alumni, we’ve had a rewarding term here in the Faculty of Science. Catch some stand-out moments that made the Winter 2024 term one we will never forget!

Two males in suits standing in front of the Vena Medical booth.

Global advancements in sciences, together with digital transformation, continue to accelerate innovation, significantly impacting all sectors of the economy. Velocity Science companies lead the way, helping thousands of patients, combating production shortages, and solving accessibility issues and sustainability for long-term solutions.

When it comes to hibernation, conserving resources is key for an animal’s survival. For bats of Western North America, water may be the key to assessing a bat species’ ability to thrive during hibernation.

New research that comes as part of a larger project to understand the potential impact of white-nose syndrome in the West found that bats are adept at finding similar hibernation conditions across their large geographic ranges, despite a variety of climates in these areas.

The Right Honourable David Johnston The University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science (UWOVS) is announcing that The Right Honourable David Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada and former UWaterloo president, will serve as Honorary Chair for the School’s $35-million campaign.