Featured News
From the ground up
August 11, 2025
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Wetland Laboratory is working with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to transform the Meadoway, a 16-kilometre-long underutilized hydro corridor in Scarborough, Ontario into one of Canada’s largest linear parks in an urban space. Â
Rethinking how we protect freshwater: À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ researcher helps identify global biomonitoring challenges
July 28, 2025
A new global study, led by Water Institute member Dr. Adam Yates, identifies five Grand Challenges facing freshwater biomonitoring.Â
Clear waters, hidden toxins 
May 12, 2025
Study warns that viruses that kill toxic algae may actually increase risks for people and ecosystems.
Featured Events
Symposium on Neuroscience Research (SoNR) 2025
December 3, 2026
Join us for SoNR, a showcase of UW graduate student neuroscience research through oral presentations, lightning talks, and posters, along with a keynote presentation from a distinguished neuroscientist.
Registration is free! Interested in participating? Submit your abstract, neuroscience artwork and/or apply to volunteer by November 1, 2025.
Fish and Frogs Field Day
May 12, 2025
Zoological field research techniques showcase for high school students.