Waterloo News

Geometric shapes representing the five Global Futures elements

January 19, 2026

2026 Global Futures: Innovation Update

Defying convention to shape our global futures

January 12, 2026

Waterloo’s IP model sparks global research commercialization recognition

New Zealand adopts researcher-centric principles after studying Waterloo’s pioneering approach to IP ownership

Insignia for Companion, Officer and Member of the Order of Canada against a wood backdrop

January 7, 2026

Four Waterloo leaders appointed to the Order of Canada

Alumni and honorary alumni recognized for shaping Canada’s health, policy, justice and financial sectors

January 6, 2026

Scientists discover first method to safely back up quantum information

Quantum information researchers solve longstanding “no cloning” problem with encryption workaround, fully quantum ‘cloud services’ now a potential reality

January 5, 2026

New year’s resolutions? Add social fitness to the list

Dr. Troy Glover shares key strategies for improving health and well-being this year through collective community participation

December 10, 2018

Depression to Expression: An alumnus shares his journey

Former St. Paul’s residence don and alumnus Scott Ste Marie (BES ’13) is the host of the YouTube channel and website Depression to Expression, which explores the causes of depression and anxiety and provides proven techniques to overcome symptoms. Drawing upon his own struggles, Scott provides viewers with proven tools to combat their mental illness and provide a community of support.

December 10, 2018

Award-winning craft brewery keeps alumnus and co-op student hopping

When Steve Innocente (BSc ’96) parlayed his craft brewing hobby into an award-winning business, he also tapped into the opportunity to reconnect with Waterloo as a co-op employer, vendor, and faculty member.

December 7, 2018

Waterloo a force to be reckoned with on Forbes 30 Under 30 list

At least 11 alumni and former students make nationally recognized list for 2019.

December 7, 2018

Theatre of the Beat // #ChurchToo

Arts alumni collective creates social justice theatre.

December 7, 2018

UWaterloo, A Long Time But A Good Time

Best advice: Be open to career path evolution.

December 7, 2018

Combining Stats and Storytelling

Embracing interdisciplinary research to make art.

December 7, 2018

Printing a Labour of Love

Father surprises daughter with translation of her thesis.

Alumni Council member and alumnus Vikas Gupta

December 7, 2018

Beyond reality – true-to-life AR experiences

Alumni Council member and alumnus Vikas Gupta (BSc ’91) is the co-founder and CEO of AVARA, a company creating innovative technology to enable compelling and immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) experiences that transport people to the most unique places, moments, and interactions around the world far beyond their imagination.

December 6, 2018

National Day of Remembrance is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future

Mechanical engineering masters student looks to engage the community to encourage gender equity.

December 6, 2018

Finding Your Professional Values

Chirag Sheth (BSc ’17) lets his passions guide his career path.

December 5, 2018

Drawing is better than writing for memory retention

Older adults who take up drawing could enhance their memory, according to a new study

December 4, 2018

The best $100,000 investment of my life

Enthusiastic new alumnus Bo Peng (BCS '18) shares how his Waterloo degree and connections are invaluable.