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At Nano Tech 2026 in Tokyo, Tangho Green Canada, Yamagata University, and the University of Waterloo will present the first public demonstration of a dynamic printed force sensor on compostable NanoPaper. The interactive “electronic skin” demonstrates real-time touch sensing, marking the first commercial availability of Tangho NanoPaper as a sustainable substrate for printed electronics.

The WIN–ICN2 Joint Seed Funding Programme has been expanded to include two additional projects, enabled by increased funding from both institutions in recognition of the high quality of proposals received. The newly funded projects—MYHEAL, focused on 3D-printed antimicrobial bandages for chronic wounds, and SHINE, which develops sustainable organic electronic transistors—were the next highest-ranked submissions. This expansion strengthens collaboration between WIN and ICN2 and supports the programme’s goal of building foundations for future international funding, including Horizon Europe.

The University of Waterloo continues to be recognized among the top universities in Canada and globally according to the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities subject rankings by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. Five programs rank first in Canada while thirteen programs rank top 50 globally.

 

New Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) to be spearheaded by WIN Members Linda Nazar and Michael Pope.

Article courtesy of Media Relations

A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.

Free Electron Laser facility at Waterloo gets $10M funding boost

Article courtesy of the Faculty of Science

The Government of Canada announced that the University of Waterloo Canadian Free Electron Laser project will be getting $10 million in funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to put towards the $50+ million facility to be built on the Waterloo Campus. 

Article courtesy of the Faculty of Engineering

In the quest to reach zero emissions by 2050, Waterloo engineering researcher Dr. Xianguo Li and Dr. Samaneh Shahgaldi from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) are working with industry partners to develop more efficient, durable, cost-effective fuel cells. 

International Women’s Day Celebration: Coffee Time at WIN

Waterloo Engineering alum CT Murphy (BASc ’23) recently launched CELLECT to improve women’s access to cervical cancer and HPV screening. CELLECT's innovative technology uses nanomaterials in menstrual products to diagnose HPV and cervical cancer using menstrual blood, potentially eliminating the need for Pap smears.

Article courtesy of Faculty of Engineering

CT Murphy was also featured by CBC