Waterloo News

President Vivek Goel addresses a crowd from a podium outside the Indigenous Gathering space on campus

June 24, 2026

Waterloo community thanks President Vivek Goel for his leadership

President Vivek Goel’s term set the foundation for Waterloo’s next century. He united the community behind a bold vision for the future and advanced lasting progress in innovation, sustainability, and reconciliation.

June 23, 2026

New global study highlights burden of unsafe food

Waterloo public health researcher Dr. Shannon Majowicz contributes to WHO estimates

A student wearing a backpack gathers with a community

June 1, 2026

Expanding co-op with community impact

Philanthropic investment of $1 million will introduce students to global challenges, community development and the power of service

Collage of two art work done by Rachel Jung, the great gaggle art installation and wall mural

June 4, 2026

A love letter in colour

Waterloo alum Rachel Jung (They/Them) designs spaces where people feel seen, building a community centred on care, affirmation and belonging

May 28, 2026

Honouring co-op employers who are driving global impact

Co-operative and Experientials Education recognizes top employers who are inspiring innovation and support student success

September 20, 2012

University of Waterloo names new associate vice-president, international

The University of Waterloo has named Nello Angerilli as its new associate vice-president, international.

September 18, 2012

University of Waterloo to award honorary degrees at fall convocation

The president of Stanford University is among the four recipients of honorary doctorates.

Frank Gu standing in the engineering lab

September 17, 2012

In nanotechnology, what you can't see may help you

Tiny machines being developed at the University of Waterloo will someday move through the bloodstream of a cancer patient to attack a tumour. Wild science fiction? Not at all, says Frank Gu.

A view of black siding and solar panels with a natural grass garden in front

September 17, 2012

Living laboratory is run by the sun

North House, the prefabricated solar-powered home that earned international accolades for the University of Waterloo, has found a permanent home on the Rare Charitable Research Reserve near Cambridge, Ontario. There, it will serve as a living laboratory for students and faculty researching cleaner, more sustainable energy.

September 17, 2012

Bringing post-mined oil sands land back to nature

When Jonathan Price heard an oil industry expert say it was impossible to restore peatlands to Alberta landscapes left barren by oil sands mining, he took up the challenge. Using hydrogeological modelling, combined with theory, intuition and practical experience, the University of Waterloo geography and environmental management professor and his team are doing what no one has ever done before.

September 17, 2012

Growing with language

When development of language is delayed or impaired, the impact can be life-changing. A University of Waterloo tool helps parents and health professionals assess challenges, so children get the help they need.

September 17, 2012

Prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellows come to Waterloo

The two-year, $-70,000 Banting fellowships have been awarded to three top researchers at the University of Waterloo

September 14, 2012

A living classroom on the art of aging well

Former University of Waterloo professor named an officer of the Order of Canada for his commitment to helping others, through initiatives including the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA).

September 13, 2012

VeloCity launches campus-wide entrepreneurship program

Waterloo entrepreneurship doesn’t just have to focus on technology. VeloCity connects students to experts and other resources.

September 13, 2012

University of Waterloo Committed to Academic Integrity

Academic integrity and honesty are defining values.

Student in Velocity shirt speaking to an open house attendee

September 12, 2012

Waterloo student startups impact the economy

VeloCity Residence and VeloCity Garage attract more than venture capital. They attract talent.

September 7, 2012

Getting to quantum computing is as exciting as being there

While fully working quantum computers may be decades away, the world is already seeing remarkable advances in quantum communications, encryption and extremely sensitive quantum sensors. Raymond Laflamme, director of the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing, says Waterloo will continue to lead the way as the institute moves into the new Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre.