Waterloo News

March 26, 2026

University of Waterloo ranks top 100 globally in 15 subjects

Waterloo rises in STEM and social sciences in the most recent QS World University Rankings by Subject

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March 23, 2026

Igniting a spark: Inside Socratica’s creative community

The student organization continues to build a community of makers and creators

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March 19, 2026

Eye clinic delivers services for refugees

The Waterloo Eye Institute provides eye care for newcomers and refugees to support their transition to the local community

March 9, 2026

Dr. Bill Rosehart named next President and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Waterloo

Transformational academic leader and Waterloo alum appointed as the University’s eighth president

Two research use sensors while examining a pelvis in front of a wall of xrays

March 3, 2026

Intellijoint Surgical Inc. and Vena Medical awarded $1.9 million from Ontario’s Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund

Two University of Waterloo affiliated health-tech companies secure major provincial investment to bring lifesaving innovations to market

July 16, 2020

Q and A with the experts: the efficacy of tracing apps

Tracing apps are here, many people have them on their phones already, and governments are endorsing them in every part of Canada – but do they work?

Aida teaches a Zumba class from her living room

July 15, 2020

The super fun workout

Zumba instructor Aida Mollaei shares why she loves this unconventional workout, and how she became an instructor for her fellow Warriors

July 14, 2020

New research aims to create a surface coating that will kill COVID-19 on contact

New research is underway to develop a coating that will kill the COVID-19 virus immediately upon contact with any surface. The antiviral coating could be applied to all personal protective equipment and high-touch surfaces, greatly reducing the risk of community transmission of the virus.

July 14, 2020

Growing sustainably

A new Waterloo video series educates community on how to grow sustainable food sources at home

July 14, 2020

Inoculating against misinformation

Undergraduate Science student develops game to fight COVID-19 misinformation

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July 13, 2020

Making it work

How the right culture and global talent will help companies thrive in a post-COVID economy

July 13, 2020

Q and A with the experts: the economic implications of a second wave

As we move out of the first wave of COVID-19, there is already concern about how the world will endure a second wave, particularly when it comes to our fragile economy.

July 10, 2020

Refugees face a longer road to resettlement during the pandemic

COVID-19 is creating extra hurdles for privately sponsored refugees

July 10, 2020

From the 1800s to today: side-by-side photos show breathtaking changes to Rocky Mountains

More than 8,000 before and after images of the Canadian Rocky Mountains show widespread evidence of ecosystem change.

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July 9, 2020

Navigating a new course during COVID-19

First-year engineering students collaborate remotely on an IDEAs Clinic spaceship challenge

July 8, 2020

Q and A with the experts: fiscal snapshot, what an economist is looking for

We spoke with economics Professor Jean-Paul Lam in advance of the Federal Government’s ‘fiscal snapshot’ to learn about his concerns, and what he is looking for in the information expected to be released today.

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July 7, 2020

Connecting through games

The Games Institute hosts its first virtual GI Game Jam