A powerhouse of discovery and innovation
As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science.
With nearly $30 million in research funding (2019/20) and an alumni network of over 45,000 across more than 100 countries, our students, faculty, and graduates continue to push the boundaries of research to discover new ways to harness the power of mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
News
Applied Math professor disproves 70-year-old black hole theory
However, new theoretical physics research by a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo and Universidad Complutense de Madrid demonstrates that kugelblitze are impossible in our current universe.
David Del Rey Fernández is helping build better cities
With the rising cost of housing, aging infrastructure, climate change and disruptive technology at the forefront of urban planning, cities require data-driven tools and expertise to prosper today, and into the future.
Sue Ann Campbell named Fellow of the Canadian Mathematical Society
Campbell is a professor of applied mathematics, and the associate dean for research in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Events
50 Years of Horndeski Gravity: Exploring Modified Gravity
The event celebrate 50th anniversary of pioneering mathematical work in undreatsting theory of gravity carried out by Gregory Horndeski (also currently an established artist) in the Waterloo Mathematical Physics Community.
Queer Film Series - Outrageous!
A free monthly film series focusing on films with queer themes, characters, and stories. Open to everyone on campus. July's film is Outrageous!
Staff Potluck
Bring a dish to share and connect with faculty of Math colleagues. For dessert, ice cream is on us!