Waterloo News

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

University of Waterloo sign in spring time

May 15, 2026

Six Waterloo researchers awarded $6 million

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs will tackle future-focused problems spanning climate change, mental health and technology

Group poses together on field level at Rogers Centre

May 13, 2026

Blue Jays leaning into their Waterloo advantage

Waterloo alumni are playing a big role within the Toronto Blue Jays organization

Man excavating a human skull from the ground

May 6, 2026

DNA matches identify four more sailors from Franklin expedition

New research uncovers more details of doomed mission to find the Northwest Passage

Trevii unit is attached to the side of a hospital bed with medical staff in the background

April 28, 2026

Made by Waterloo: Tracking the tools that keep patients well

Velocity startup Technology Trace is helping hospitals spend less time searching for equipment and more time caring for patients

September 19, 2022

Shaping a sustainable future

For the benefit of the environment, economy and society

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.

Rico and students sitting around a small round table

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