News
Global Futures: Coding a greener internet
Researchers developed a process to reduce the amount of energy needed to run data centres
Global Futures: AI and drug development
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Waterloo are using machine learning to dramatically increase the speed of drug development.
Waterloo scientists solve quantum "no cloning" problem
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo have made a breakthrough in quantum computing that elegantly bypasses the fundamental “no cloning” problem.
Google-UWaterloo Symposium showcases student AI research
Mastering Japanese, art history and linear algebra can be easy, thanks to the latest AI collaboration between Google and the University of Waterloo.
12 stories you might have missed from 2025
A lot has happened this year in the Faculty of Mathematics!
Software engineering team receives ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award
Recent master’s graduate Yelizaveta Brus, former postdoctoral researcher Rungroj Maipradit, Professor Earl T. Barr of University College London, and Professor Shane McIntosh of the Cheriton School of Computer Science have won an ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award at ASE 2025, the 40thIEEE/ACM International Conference on Automated Software Engineering.
Upcoming Events
Key Clues Challenge
Put your code cracking skills to the test with Key Clues! This Faculty-wide puzzle-solving competition is organized and run by volunteers from the Faculty of Mathematics.
38th Annual Undergrad Awards and Scholarship Reception
The Faculty of Math is excited to host the 38th Annual Undergraduate Awards Celebration. This is a special event to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our talented undergraduate students.
This event is by invite only.
Queer Film Series: Kinky Boots (2005)
Join the Faculty of Mathematics for an evening of film and conversation exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ themes. In January, we will be screening Kinky Boots. All are welcome!
Dean's Drop-in
A casual drop-in meet and greet with Jochen. These drop-ins are intended to create community and connection with the dean and among colleagues.