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May 17 2013 Waterloo students win big at microrobotics

Magnified image of microrobot navigating a race course

WATERLOO, Ont. (Friday, May 17, 2013) – A team of undergraduate students from the University of Waterloo has won a significant microrobotics competition, and they did it in less than one second.

May 8 2013 Waterloo's Stratford Campus delves into research behind game-inspired digital sector

WATERLOO, Ont. (Wednesday, May 8, 2013) - The University of Waterloo Stratford Campus began accepting submissions from presenters today for an international conference on gamification - the term for using game design in a range of tasks to make them more fun, engaging and motivating.

May 7 2013 Waterloo tops Canadian universities for Statistics and Operational Research

WATERLOO, Ont. (Tuesday, May 7, 2013) – The University of Waterloo ranks as the top university in Canada for Statistics and Operational Research and amongst the top 30 institutions in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems, and Mathematics, according to results published today.

The rankings, published today by UK firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), put Waterloo 32nd in the world for its statistics work – the highest amongst Canadian universities. Waterloo is ranked 27th globally for Computer Science and 29th for Mathematics.

May 3 2013 Waterloo professor shares award for excellence in physics research

May 3 2013 Waterloo research into new battery technology receives government support

May 2 2013 Largest space telescope ever closes its eyes on the universe

Apr 25 2013 World leader in water management challenges widespread belief

Apr 24 2013 National science competition for kids at Waterloo this week

Apr 19 2013 Waterloo will award nine honorary degrees at convocation

Apr 17 2013 Expert: Heart Health Experiments in Space

Apr 17 2013 Reading wordless storybooks to toddlers may expose them to richer language, study finds

Apr 16 2013 Media advisory: University of Waterloo expert

Apr 16 2013 Popular stop-smoking app updated to help more users butt out

Apr 13 2013 University of Waterloo open today

Apr 12 2013 Waterloo Expert: Severe weather events and why we must adapt

Apr 12 2013 Local youth learn about careers in health sciences

Apr 12 2013 Waterloo hosts Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and BlackBerry Co-Founder Mike Lazaridis at first Leadership Innovation Conference

Apr 12 2013 University of Waterloo open today

Apr 11 2013 Media advisory: University of Waterloo expert

Apr 11 2013 University of Waterloo open today

Apr 3 2013 Waterloo Arts professor wins prestigious Killam Prize

Apr 3 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY: UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO EXPERT

Mar 21 2013 Federal budget media opportunity with students

Mar 20 2013 Waterloo honours top co-op students, including national co-op student of the year

Mar 18 2013 Next generation of bio-based binders to be developed with Waterloo partnership

Mar 18 2013 World Water Day – University of Waterloo Experts

Mar 15 2013 Waterloo president responds to actions by protestors

Mar 15 2013 Two University of Waterloo researchers named Canada Research Chairs

Mar 14 2013 Engineering projects push the boundaries of innovation

Mar 8 2013 Hydro One announces Women in Engineering University Partnership

Feb 27 2013 University of Waterloo professor receives E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship

Feb 22 2013 Waterloo research into safer, lighter, greener vehicles receives government and industry support

Feb 15 2013 University of Waterloo researchers propose breakthrough architecture for quantum computers

Feb 14 2013 Researchers from IQC at the University of Waterloo present quantum device research

Feb 14 2013 Waterloo shares advances in quantum research, food sustainability at AAAS annual meeting

Feb 14 2013 Research grants facilitate stronger Canada-India relations

Feb 14 2013 Waterloo psychology researchers find that relationship status influences how we treat others

Feb 13 2013 University of Waterloo hosts live conversation with Canadian astronaut in space

Feb 11 2013 Strategic research projects at Waterloo receive federal funding

Feb 8 2013 University closed due to weather

Jan 23 2013 Vice-President, Academic & Provost Steps Down

Jan 22 2013 Waterloo experts: National Non-Smoking Week

Jan 21 2013 New partnership will drive electric vehicle research

Jan 18 2013 Public lecture and exhibition challenge dementia myths

Jan 15 2013 Groundbreaking research at Waterloo receives federal funding

Jan 15 2013 Waterloo experts: Alzheimer Awareness Month

Jan 11 2013 Waterloo hosts FIRST Lego League championship

Jan 10 2013 Grade 10 Family Night offers tips on planning for university

Jan 10 2013 University researchers share their vision of life in 2030

Jan 8 2013 McMaster University and University of Waterloo grow collaborations

Jan 8 2013 Resolution of Research Misconduct Allegation

Dec 13 2012 Distinguished professor wins prestigious award for computer scientists

Dec 6 2012 New science complex builds on commitment to undergraduate studies

Dec 4 2012 University of Waterloo’s Environment 3 building earns LEED Platinum certification

Nov 29 2012 Waterloo researchers create world's largest functioning model of the brain

Nov 26 2012 Balsillie School of International Affairs agreement fully protects academic integrity

Nov 15 2012 Warnings on Packs, and Comprehensive Smokefree Laws

Nov 12 2012 Satellite finds rising carbon dioxide levels in upper atmosphere

Nov 8 2012 University of Waterloo selected to recruit Canada Excellence Research Chair

Nov 7 2012 New website launches to assist those with dementia and their families

Nov 1 2012 University of Waterloo and Cisco collaborate to drive innovative energy solutions

Nov 1 2012 Maclean's 2013 rankings confirm University of Waterloo's reputation as Canada's most innovative university for 21 consecutive years

Oct 26 2012 A Message from President Feridun Hamdullahpur on the death of German exchange student Amelie Limberger

Oct 23 2012 New evidence reveals Canadian wellbeing on the decline

Oct 20 2012 University of Waterloo completes 105th Convocation

Oct 20 2012 Experts meet to build research network to improve consumer protection

Oct 17 2012 University of Waterloo named Research University of the Year

Oct 16 2012 University of Waterloo Stratford Campus opens new building to house digital media programs and foster innovation

Oct 12 2012 University of Waterloo researchers named Canada Research Chairs

Oct 9 2012 Fitness program marks 10 years of helping people with cancer

Oct 3 2012 Waterloo researcher helps make new discoveries about black holes

Oct 2 2012 Animal evolution linked to ocean oxygenation and widespread glaciation

Oct 1 2012 Studies find Alberta oil sands development not a major source of long-distance air and water pollution

Sep 27 2012 Lessons from Japan earthquake subject of public lecture at the University of Waterloo

Sep 25 2012 University of Waterloo researcher wins grant for research into earlier detection of Alzheimer's disease

Sep 20 2012 University of Waterloo names new associate vice-president, international

Sep 18 2012 University of Waterloo to award honorary degrees at fall convocation

Sep 17 2012 Prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellows come to Waterloo

Sep 13 2012 University of Waterloo Committed to Academic Integrity

Sep 12 2012 Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre at University of Waterloo Official Opening Slated for September 21

Sep 7 2012 Longevity and its impact on pension plans focus of international conference

Sep 6 2012 Royal Society of Canada honours University of Waterloo professor

Sep 5 2012 Quantum teleportation goes distance

Sep 2 2012 University of Waterloo Orientation Week introduces families to a community

Aug 28 2012 International experts to gather in Waterloo for public conference on academic freedom and partnership agreements

Aug 15 2012 International survey ranks University of Waterloo among top universities

Aug 3 2012 Five-year survey confirms Uruguay’s world-leading tobacco control strategy is delivering results

Aug 3 2012 Professional Services Building ‘TechTown’ donated to the University of Waterloo

Jul 24 2012 University of Waterloo appoints head of Facebook Canada to Board of Governors

Jul 18 2012 University of Waterloo statement concerning theft and fraud charges against former employee

Jul 12 2012 Survey ranks Waterloo Faculty of Engineering top engineering school in Canada

Jul 11 2012 University of Waterloo research may lead to less expensive consumer lasers and LEDs

Jul 10 2012 University of Waterloo offers preview for incoming first-year students

Jul 3 2012 Ten University of Waterloo graduate students win Vanier scholarships

Jun 27 2012 University of Waterloo students plan a Canada Day party for all ages

Jun 26 2012 Waterloo scientists receive grants to train next generation of researchers

Jun 25 2012 Two University of Waterloo-bound students receiving $60, 000 Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarships

Jun 18 2012 UW research team to launch global sustainable development study at UN's 'Rio+20' conference

Jun 16 2012 University of Waterloo holds 104th Convocation

Jun 14 2012 University of Waterloo engineers unveil two-way wireless breakthrough

Jun 12 2012 Waterloo-China collaboration receives nearly $1 million in funding

Jun 11 2012 Climate change to warm Canada with increased temperatures of up to 2C by 2020 and 4C by 2050

Jun 1 2012 University of Waterloo partnering on project to combat terrorism

May 31 2012 National youth survey reveals cigarette, cigarillo and little cigar use down but susceptibility and water-pipe use are concerns

May 30 2012 Waterloo department celebrates 50 years

May 25 2012 Waterloo researcher receives grant worth more than $2.5 million for work on effects of gaming

May 23 2012 St. Paul's University College opens Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre

May 22 2012 Canada's largest academic conference to infuse $7 million into Waterloo Region economy

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