Waterloo News

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December 17, 2025

Ending the year with bold predictions for Waterloo’s future

A winter holiday message from President Vivek Goel

December 11, 2025

New documentary showcases Waterloo as an epicentre of global innovation

It Started in Waterloo: An Astronaut's Journey into the Universe of Innovation, narrated by Chris Hadfield, highlights the University of Waterloo’s role in igniting innovation within the region and beyond.

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December 9, 2025

WatSPEED and WRHN collaborate to enable health-care leaders to harness the power of AI

New executive program with Waterloo Region Health Network helps health care executives navigate ongoing AI transformation

December 4, 2025

Waterloo named Canada’s top comprehensive research university for the 18th consecutive year

Research Infosource Inc. recognizes Waterloo’s continued leadership in interdisciplinary research and partnerships to drive impact

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December 5, 2025

University of Waterloo launches AI-CTO program

New executive program prepares senior technology leaders to bridge AI execution, business strategy and boardroom influence

September 19, 2022

Waterloo launches new initiative to accelerate a sustainable future

The Sustainable Futures initiative draws upon Waterloo’s expertise in interdisciplinary research to provide innovative solutions

September 16, 2022

Finding her place in STEM

As the only female in her secondary school computer science class, Elin Liu felt the pressure of representing women in STEM. A scholarship provided by donors Yves and Cynthia Bled gave her a boost of confidence. Now, she wants to help other female engineering students find their place in STEM.

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September 16, 2022

An advocate for equity

Rico Mariani (BMath ’88) knows how challenging the tech industry can be — and even more so for women and members of other underrepresented groups. As part of his personal commitment to inclusion and equity, he created scholarships to encourage Waterloo students in these groups.

Volunteers get ready to serve participants at Hack the North in 2019.

September 14, 2022

Welcome back, hackers

More than 1,000 young inventors return to Waterloo for in-person Hack the North this weekend

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September 13, 2022

How Waterloo donors are shaping the future

Whether they are helping students discover their potential or supporting research that addresses the world’s most complex problems, donors are making a difference.

September 13, 2022

"It's my turn to support the next generation"

Ian Evans (BES ’14, MSc ’17) shares why he decided to give back and the method that works best for him

September 12, 2022

Actions speak louder than words when it comes to memory

PhD candidate in psychology publishes meta-analysis that chronicles 60 years of memory research

September 12, 2022

Jacinda Reitsma named Vice-President, Administration and Finance

Reitsma brings a wealth of experience in postsecondary and community sectors

September 12, 2022

Making empowering choices in environmental education

Celine Isimbi is customizing her degree to pursue her passion for equity and environmental education to dismantle racial barriers

September 12, 2022

E Co-op has the power to put students’ entrepreneurship dreams within their reach

Meet the co-founder of Elpis who used her co-op terms to build a startup

September 9, 2022

Schulich Leader Jonathan Zhou advances to semi-final in Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Engineering student showcases science communications through video on advanced concept in physics

Photo of the Queen and Prince Philip stopping in Kitchener-Waterloo on their 1973 royal tour of Canada.

September 8, 2022

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II

President Goel reflects on the death of Her Majesty