Further information
For general inquires about the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), please contact: win-office@uwaterloo.ca
Follow us on twitter @WINano and LinkedIn for updates, news, events and all things WIN!
WIN hosts researchers from all over the world to bring their expertise to our faculty, students and the Waterloo community. These talks are open to the public, please check out our Events page for upcoming events. If you are unable to make an event or would like to see who we have hosted in the past, we upload these talks to our Youtube Channel.
Interested in our research or working with one of our researchers?
At WIN, we have a diverse group of faculty members working within the nanotechnology and nanoscience fields. Please see our People page for a full list of our research members and their areas of expertise or go to our Research page which details our thematic areas and their related research members.
If you are interested in pursing a graduate degree working with one of our researchers, please see the Nanotechnology Graduate Program website for more information and admission requirements.
For open faculty positions, please refer to the main UWaterloo Faculty opportunities site.
Our address
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
Mike Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC 3606
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3G1
Tips for Finding Us on Campus
Public Transport to QNC
The closest central bus station, the University of Waterloo Station, is located right on campus and connects to the GRT busses and the ION train. From here, it is just a short walk to QNC!
Driving to QNC
Driving to campus and don't mind a short walk to QNC? Use the university lots B, C, CLV, J, M, N, Q, S, V, W, X, or Toby Jenkins lot during the day. Please refer to on-site signage for details about when to park.
Please see the UW Visitors parking page for more information.
Parking at QNC
Please refer to the QNC VIP Parking Instructions (PDF), which includes a picture guide. Note that there are a limited number of spots for VIP visitors, which can only be secured through reservations. Reservations can be made by emailing win-office@uwaterloo.ca at least 24 hours in advance. A confirmation and passcode(s) will be sent via email after a review.
Find Us Once at QNC
Entering from Ring Road (West Entrance)
Enter the building and proceed halfway down the main lobby.
Just before reaching Room QNC 1501 (which will be on your right), take the corridor to your right.
Follow the corridor and take the first left.
You will see the elevator down the corridor to your right.
Take the elevator to the third floor.
Upon exiting the elevator, turn right to find the WIN office.
Entering from MC Entrance (North Entrance)
Enter the building and walk straight to the end of the corridor, stopping before you reach the area with vending machines.
Turn right and the elevator will be on your left.
Take the elevator to the third floor.
Upon exiting the elevator, turn right to find the WIN office.
Entering from B2 Entrance (South Entrance)
Enter the building and walk up the slight ramp.
Turn left and the elevator will be on your left.
Take the elevator to the third floor.
Upon exiting the elevator, turn right to find the WIN office.
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