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New monitoring technology could help identify more donor lungs for transplantation
This is an excerpt from an article that was originally in Waterloo News.
More than three-quarters of donated lungs offered for transplantation are not used, according to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, contributing to a chronic shortage of organs for patients with end-stage lung disease.
Researchers hope a new medical device incorporating monitoring technology they recently developed could ultimately help change that by continuously measuring key indicators of lung function while donor organs are being maintained outside the body.
Continuous monitoring of important health indicators, or biomarkers, could provide transplant teams with far more timely and detailed information than the hourly laboratory tests they now rely on in clinical practice.
The new device, called MetaboSense, was developed in collaboration by researchers at the University of Waterloo and clinicians at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, home to one of the world’s leading lung transplant programs.
Waterloo releases 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report
This is an excerpt from an article that was originally in Waterloo News.
The University of Waterloo has released its 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report, highlighting progress, challenges, and next steps across campus sustainability efforts.
The report summarizes action from 2025 across the 12 core directions in Waterloo’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, including academic mission, operational practices, and campus engagement. This is the first report with the updated strategy, so some indicators will be in transition.
Some highlights from this year's report include:
- 866 academic courses related to the UN SDGs
- 380 researchers exploring the UN SDGs
- 9.3% increase in GHG emissions (from Scope 1/2 sources)
- 3.3% increase in energy intensity since 2015
- >20% departments Green Office Bronze certified or higher
- 87% of community trips to campus made using a sustainable mode of travel
- 40% of food purchased by Food Services is locally sourced or sustainably sourced
Other highlights include the emphasis on sustainability in the Campus Plan, completion of the MC/QNC heat recovery project, release of Shift:Mobility, piloting the Sustainability Integration in Curriculum grants, and the first cohort of students completing the Sustainability Leadership Certificate.
Read the full report and explore the interactive dashboards to learn more about Waterloo’s sustainability performance, ongoing initiatives, and opportunities to get involved.
Become a Convocation Ambassador!
Convocation is a milestone moment for our newest graduates and a chance for all of us to come together as a campus community to celebrate their achievements.
We're looking for staff and faculty to support Fall 2026 Convocation, taking place October 23 to 24. With a variety of ambassador roles and shifts available, it's a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, welcome graduates and their guests, and be part of one of Waterloo's most meaningful traditions.
Whether you're volunteering for the first time or returning as an ambassador, we encourage you to get involved. Better yet, invite a colleague to join you and share the experience together.
Visit the convocation website to learn more or register.
When and Where
Share your perspective on Waterloo’s future. President Bill Rosehart wants to hear from you. The voluntary and anonymous survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Complete the survey by Wednesday, September 30.
The Campus Wellness Student Medical Clinic offers healthcare visits with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to current undergraduate and graduate students. Services include: vaccinations, immunity testing, naturopathic services and more. Counselling Services offers appointments with counsellors in person as well as via phone and video. Students can book appointments for these services by calling Campus Wellness at 519-888-4096.
The privately-run Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is now offering new COVID booster shots and flu shots. Covid booster shots are available by appointment only – please call ext. 33784 or 519-746-4500. The Student Health Pharmacy’s summer hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Naloxone kits are still available – pick them up in the pharmacy at no charge.
The Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics in Waterloo and downtown Kitchener offer comprehensive eye exams and eyewear, including glasses and contact lenses, with the Waterloo location offering various specialized services including urgent eye care. Discounts apply for University of Waterloo students and employees. The Waterloo Clinic is at a nearby interim location, 419C Phillip St, during construction at the School of Optometry and Vision Science. The Kitchener Clinic remains at the Health Sciences Campus, 10B Victoria St. S. Book online or by phone at 519-888-4062.
Warriors Youth Swim Lessons, registration is now open for LTS Child/Youth Preschool 1 – Swimmer 9. Group and private lessons available. Register today!
Join us for the Warriors Fuel Grand Opening, at Columbia Ice Fields September 14–19, and celebrate with a special offer: Buy One, Get One FREE smoothies all week long, including Homecoming! Stop by, bring a friend, and find your new favourite way to fuel your day! See the New Hours: Warriors Fuel
Crochet/Knit Stress Buster Drop-in Sessions, every Monday from September 14 to December 14, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.(no session on October 12). Evenings: September 23, October 19, and November 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CPH 2371.
Chemistry Seminar Series: Ingo Krossing, “Fluorinated Anions for Electrolytes and Interphases – A thrive through the Li and Post-Li Battery World,” Tuesday, September 22, 10:30 a.m., QNC 1501
Research Talks: Water Crisis in Waterloo Region Tuesday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener. Register to attend this free public event.
GIS Speed Run Session 1: What is GIS?, Tuesday, September 22, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., online.
Belonging at Waterloo: From Being Here to Being Part of Something, Wednesday, September 23, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., online. This Healthy Waterloo webinar is primarily intended for students, with faculty, staff, alumni, and external community members also welcome to attend. The session will explore belonging, social connection and wellbeing during the university experience.
Home Routes folk concert: Shawna Caspi, Thursday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. Potluck / 7:00 p.m. Concert, Brubacher House - North Campus UW, Frank Tompa Dr., Waterloo
Climate pedagogy across the curriculum: approaches for higher education, Friday, September 25, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., EV2 room 2006
Safeguarding Science Webinar: Module 8 - Protecting Knowledge: Research Security in Social Sciences and Humanities (English), Monday, September 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Teaching with Tech: A Practical ViewBoard Workshop - In Person (TII5010), Tuesday, September 22, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., LIB 329 (Tech Sandbox)
Accessibility Ally Network: Accessibility in Work Meetings, Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Belonging at Waterloo: From Being Here to Being Part of Something: Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtual. Professor Troy Glover explores how social connections and shared experiences can foster a sense of belonging on campus. Registration today.
Noon Hour Concert Series - Ryan Baxter, Piano Music by Indigenous Composers in Canada, Wednesday, September 23, 12 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel, Selected work for piano by Indigenous Canadian composers, played in the spirit of Truth & Reconciliation. Free Admission
Climate pedagogy across the curriculum: approaches for higher education, Friday, September 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., EV2 room 2006
Celebrate Indigenous Culture at the 2026 Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát Pow Wow, September 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Columbia Icefield (CIF) Outdoor Field. Free Admission.
Introduction to Crochet, Monday, September 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., or Wednesday, October 14 and 21, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (class is held over two weeks). It will also be held on Monday, November 2, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on the Cambridge Campus on Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location will be sent at registration. Note: This workshop costs $25.
Science Grad School Fair, Tuesday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., STC, Main Commons (by STC 1001 and Starbucks)
Campus Bird Walk, Tuesday, September 29, 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Brubacher House
When the System Fails: A Story of Mental Health, Islamophobia and Accountability Documentary Film Screening and Conversation, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., EC5, Room 1111
Noon Hour Concert Series - Subhira Quintet, Worldly Jazz from Chile, Wednesday, September 30, 12:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel, Combines musical ethnic roots of Chile and other countries with classical music, jazz and South American rich dancing traditional music.Free Admission
Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice, "Knowledge Mobilizationin Canada and Beyond: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?" Thursday, October 1, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: EC5 1111 (Enterprise Theatre). For questions, contact Nadine Quehl (nquehl@uwaterloo.ca).
More Feet on the Ground Certificate, Monday, October 5, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., PSE 7303/7363.
Safeguarding Science Webinar: Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research - Know Your Partners - Assess the Risk(English) - Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WaterLeadership Certificate: Knowledge Mobilization 101, Wednesday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in E2-2350. Earn the certificate, gain transferable skills. All undergrads and grads welcome from all faculties. Space is limited, registration required.
Positions available
View the latest career opportunities on the Careers website or through Workday's new recruitment module. To access Workday Recruiting, login to Workday, and navigate to the Jobs Hub from the left side menu.
Upcoming service interruptions
Stay up to date on service interruptions, campus construction, and other operational changes on the Plant Operations website.
PhD oral defences
School of Public Health Sciences, Rhoda Omache, "Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of African-Canadian Immigrants’ Cultural Food Practices within Waterloo-Wellington Region." Supervisor, Dr. Hannah Neufeld. Email health.graduate.administration@uwaterloo.ca for a copy. Oral defence Wednesday, September 16, 11 a.m., EXP 1686 (hybrid).
Physics and Astronomy, Saba KARIMI, “Transformation of Stable Polystyrene Glasses toward Equilibrium.” Supervisor(s), Dr. James Forrest. Visit the Faculty of Science website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral Defence: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11 a.m., PHY 308
Biology, Fatma Hassan MOHAMMED, “The function and inhibition of SARS-Cov-2 main protease(mpro).” Supervisor(s), Dr. Todd Holyoak. Visit the Faculty of Science website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral Defence: Friday, September 18, 2026, 1 p.m., B1 266
School of Public Health Sciences, Alexandra Butler, "Solitary cannabis use among Canadian secondary school students: Prevalence, risk patterns, and the protective role of school connectedness across a period of public health policy change." Supervisor, Dr. Scott Leatherdale. Email health.graduate.administration@uwaterloo.ca for a copy. Oral defence Monday, September 21, 9:00 a.m., BMH 3119 (hybrid).
History, Michael Michael, "The Indigenous Global Village: Indigenous Anti-Colonialism, Media, and Exchange in the Global Sixties." Supervisor, Prof. Susan Roy. Available upon request from the Faculty of Arts, Graduate Studies and Research Officer until Monday, September 21, 2026. Oral defence Monday, September 21, 10:00 a.m., PAS 2464 (hybrid).
Physics and Astronomy, Eivind JOERSTAD, “Quantum Information Probes in Holography: Shell Geometries and Black Hole Singularities.” Supervisor(s), Dr. Robert Myers. Visit the Faculty of Science website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral Defence: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00:00 AM, PHY 352
Chemistry, I-Hsuan YEH, “Dopant–Carrier Exchange Coupling in Mn2+-Doped Metal Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals.” Supervisor(s), Dr. Pavle Radovanovic. Visit the Faculty of Science website for details on requesting a copy to review. Oral Defence: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00:00 AM, C2 361
School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, Nayadeth Arriagada Oyarzun, "Navigating vulnerability and viability with an intersectional lens: the case of small-scale fisheries of Chiloé, Chile", Dr. Prateep Nayak, narriagadaoyarzun@uwaterloo.ca, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm, remote