The Waterloo Eye Institute provides eye care for newcomers and refugees to support their transition to the local community
Transformational academic leader and Waterloo alum appointed as the University’s eighth president
Two University of Waterloo affiliated health-tech companies secure major provincial investment to bring lifesaving innovations to market
Researchers engineer bacteria capable of consuming tumours from the inside out
Dr. Mary Wells recognized for decades of leadership in higher education
Microbes that help plants grow in harsh conditions will help feed Earth’s growing population. It’s an affordable solution for both the developed and developing worlds, where farmers have already begun successful implementation of this technology.
Chris Eliasmith’s team at the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience has built Spaun, the world’s largest simulation of a functioning brain. Spaun is able to shift between diverse tasks — from copying human handwriting to finding hidden patterns in a list of numbers. Understanding the intricate connections between 2.5 million simulated neurons will lead to better understanding of how changes in the brain affect changes to behaviour.
Melanie Campbell sees the eyes as a window to the brain, where the presence of amyloid beta proteins in the neural layers of the retina may lead to an early and definitive test for Alzheimer’s disease.
As a member of the Event Horizon Telescope team, Avery Broderick is helping to unravel the mysterious nature and behaviour of black holes, from the properties of the "event horizon" to how some can launch the energetic jets of matter and radiation that shape their host galaxies.
A research project is among the innovative initiatives at the University of Waterloo that received major funding.
Black History Month is both a reflection on and celebration of black culture
The University of Waterloo is closed today (Friday, February 8) due to poor weather conditions. All campuses, including Kitchener, Stratford, and Cambridge, are closed
Natural light, privacy and space will improve service for students.
Students get a taste of traditional music, dance and drama on February 10th
Waterloo researchers find connection between severance plans and CEO’s risky behaviour.
Financial literacy should be part of the high school curriculum. Informed investors build strength in financial markets, prof says
Waterloo prof studies the environmental and social impact of the financial industry.
