The Laurier Institute for Water Science (LIWS) is a multidisciplinary, collaborative undertaking among research faculty in the Faculty of Arts, the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Science. The focus of the institute is on research in three interconnected water-related disciplines:

Dive into the future of fish research with experts sharing their innovative methods, ideas, and projects shaping tomorrow's aquatic science. The event will feature a series of presentations from professors and specialists, each offering insights from their areas of expertise. Topics will span a range of disciplines, highlighting new analytical techniques, experimental designs, and methodological developments relevant to fish biology, physiology, and toxicology.
Our most recent partnerships and collaborations include:
A university-community partnership is helping to educate the next generation of water stewards. The Laurier Institute for Water Science has supported the Halton Children's Water Festival, a popular outdoor event organized by Conservation Halton and Halton Region, since 2022.