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Waterloo rises in QS World University Rankings
By Jon Parsons.
The University of Waterloo rose three spots in the rankings of the best schools for computer science to take 22nd globally.
In electrical and electronic engineering, Waterloo rose four spots to 29th. Rounding out Waterloo’s best showing in the rankings was a finish of 43rd globally in mathematics.
The rankings are the latest annual release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, which rank universities globally in 54 academic disciplines.
Waterloo is strongest in subject areas in engineering and technology, with top 100 standings in electrical and electronic engineering, civil and structural engineering, mechanical, aeronautic and manufacturing engineering and chemical engineering.
The University also holds down impressive rankings in anatomy and physiology, hospitality and leisure management, sports-related subjects, statistics and operational research, materials science, physics and astronomy and environmental sciences.
Check out all of Waterloo’s top 100 global subject areas in the rankings. Note that QS indicates some of the rankings as a range.
- Computer Science & Information Systems – 22
- Engineering: Electrical & Electronic – 29
- Mathematics – 43
- Anatomy & Physiology – 51-100
- Engineering: Civil & Structural – 51-100
- Hospitality & Leisure Management – 51-100
- Sports-related Subjects – 51-100
- Statistics & Operational Research – 51-100
- Engineering: Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing – 56
- Materials Science – 82
- Physics & Astronomy – 85
- Engineering – Chemical – 89
- Environmental Sciences – 98
Subject areas in which Waterloo ranks between 101 and 200 include:
- Accounting & Finance: 101-150
- Architecture / Built Environment: 101-150
- Geography: 101-150
- Chemistry: 142
- Earth & Marine Sciences: 151-200
- Geology: 151-200
- Geophysics: 151-200
- Psychology: 151-200
The methodology for the QS World University Rankings by Subject incorporates data including research quality as measured by citations per paper, as well as h-index, which measures scholarly output and impact. Check out the full methodology on the QS World University Rankings website.
Based on the number of overall top 100 showings by Canadian universities, Canada is home to the fifth strongest higher education system in the world.
Celebrating excellence in online teaching
A message from the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL).
Every year the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic and the Centre for Extended Learning recognize the great work that Waterloo’s instructors are doing in the virtual classroom. Please help us identify these remarkable people by nominating an instructor or an online course author.
Were you a student in a fully online (ONLN) course this term? If you had an exceptional experience in your online course, consider nominating your instructor for the Online Teaching Award.
Students, teaching assistants, instructors, chairs, directors and deans can also submit nominations for the Online Course Design Award.
The University of Waterloo’s Online Teaching Awards recognize teaching and course design excellence in fully online undergraduate or graduate-level courses.
Waterloo prepares for Ontario District FIRST Robotics Competition
Photo by Ymaphoto.
The annual Ontario District University of Waterloo FIRST Robotics Competition will be hosted at the Physical Activities Complex on March 24 and 25.
Thirty-two teams of high school students will be designing, building and programming robots.
In this year’s CHARGED UP challenge, teams are inspired to see the potential of energy storage in a new light as they compete to charge up their communities by storing and delivering renewable energy to those who need it. The competition supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
The competition begins with qualification rounds on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, followed by elimination matches and final rounds on Saturday afternoon. This is a free event, open to the public.
Schedule
- Friday, March 24, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Activity: Practice rounds, opening ceremonies and qualification rounds
- Saturday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Activity: Qualification rounds, elimination matches and awards
W Store and W Print - quick, easy and convenient
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Our experts are available to facilitate your orders and offer advice and support while providing the resources and products you need. We carry a diverse selection of innovative products as well as the ability to create and order custom-branded products for your department or faculty.
Look no further than W Store and W Print for everything you need, whether it’s retirement gifts, tokens of appreciation for special guests, custom swag, bulk orders, stationery favourites, books, essential technology and so much more. Our experts will make the process as easy as possible by sourcing from the best vendor and ensuring quick turnaround. Avoid the hassle of having to coordinate with external suppliers directly and let P+RS do the work!
We have the expertise to provide the service you require and find the products you need, quickly and within your budget. It’s never too late to get your orders in! Note that all purchases from P+RS made by internal account number are tax-free, and in-stock UWaterloo-branded items charged to an internal account at W Store (SCH or MC) are eligible for a 15 per cent discount (some exclusions apply).
Don’t know where to start? Email Erin (epritchard@uwaterloo.ca) for custom orders, John (john.jaray@uwaterloo.ca) for all technology inquiries, or wstore@uwaterloo.ca or wprint@uwaterloo.ca if you’re unsure whom to contact, and we’ll connect you with the right person for the job.
GreenHouse announces winter term winners of the Social Impact Fund
A message from the United College’s GreenHouse.
The Social Impact Showcase celebrates the amazing work that GreenHouse students have accomplished throughout their social innovation journeys. This term, 11 teams pitched and 5 were awarded funding to support their ventures from the Social Impact Fund, established by United College.
And the winners are…
- Merge2Own, awarded $1,500, is lowering the barriers to home ownership for first-time buyers by introducing a vetted matching process and is led by Chinazom Uwaoma and Ernest Onuorah (Faculty of Engineering).
- NewGen Health, awarded $1,500, is creating a non-invasive rapid test for the early detection of kidney disease, and is led by Mazhar Shahen (Alumni, Faculty of Health), Zaid Mubeen (Alumni, Faculty of Science), and Shiv Naik (Alumni, Faculty of Science).
- Electric Boats Inc., awarded $5,000, cleans local waterways of floating plastic debris using electric boats and is led by Chanakya Ramdev (Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environment).
- Entomatia, awarded $10,000, is developing an alternative to fetal bovine serum for research and development applications and is led by Nicholas Cheng (School of Pharmacy).
Over 1,200 community members also voted in the People’s Choice Awards and selected the Waterloo Alt Protein Project (pitched by Marie De Mey, Faculty of Engineering and Rikard Saqe, Faculty of Math) as the winner of an additional $1,000 towards accelerating the progress of the alternative protein industry with their design team and research efforts.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Winter 2023 Social Impact Showcase and thank you to all the support from the University of Waterloo community. Cheers to our students and their continued success!
Reminder: Eagle Staff Welcome Ceremony on Monday; other notes
Ceremonies on the morning of Monday, March 27 will accompany the arrival of an Eagle Staff on the University of Waterloo campus, and there's still time to register and participate.
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Myeengun Henry will introduce an Eagle Staff to the University of Waterloo in a ceremony at Federation Hall at 10:00 a.m. Monday. Prior to that, a sunrise ceremony will begin outside Federation Hall at 7:00 a.m.
"An Eagle Staff is an important element of the Indigenous relationship to mother earth and those that have protected it," says the original invitation email. "Through the introduction of the Eagle Staff, the University of Waterloo honours the responsibility to take on Indigenous perspectives, ensuring that they are reflected in the governance, structure, and intent of the University. A symbol of Indigenous acknowledgement, the Eagle Staff will serve as a beacon of reconciliation throughout our shared future."
The entire University community is invited to participate in this ceremony, which is expected to take up to 90 minutes, including an opportunity for refreshments afterwards.
The Music department's end-of-term concerts continue this weekend with two choral performances.
The University of Waterloo Chamber Choir presents Gloria on Saturday, March 25. "The Chamber Choir will sing a wide range of music including motets celebrating the 400th anniversary of William Byrd’s death in 1623, tintinnabuli music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, and Vivaldi’s effervescent Gloria!" says a note from the Music department. "Directed by Dr. Mark Vuorinen, this 25-voice choir will give you a beautiful concert to remember on a cold winter day."
The concert takes place Saturday March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church on 22 Water Street in Kitchener. Tickets are available at the door - $5 for students and $10 for general admission.
Not to be outdone, the University Choir presents Finding Together on Sunday, March 26. "Come and join the University Choir as they explore themes of being together through repertoire by Schütz, Mendelssohn, Saindon, Runestad, and Pasek & Paul," says the Music department. "Directed by Liska Jetchick, this 60 voice choir is guaranteed to delight the audience with their wide range of musical pieces."
The concert takes place on Sunday, March 26, at 4:00 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church on 22 Water Street in Kitchener. $5 students/$10 general. Tickets are available at the door - $5 for students and $10 for general admission.