Waterloo News

President Vivek Goel addresses a crowd from a podium outside the Indigenous Gathering space on campus

June 24, 2026

Waterloo community thanks President Vivek Goel for his leadership

President Vivek Goel’s term set the foundation for Waterloo’s next century. He united the community behind a bold vision for the future and advanced lasting progress in innovation, sustainability, and reconciliation.

June 23, 2026

New global study highlights burden of unsafe food

Waterloo public health researcher Dr. Shannon Majowicz contributes to WHO estimates

A student wearing a backpack gathers with a community

June 1, 2026

Expanding co-op with community impact

Philanthropic investment of $1 million will introduce students to global challenges, community development and the power of service

Collage of two art work done by Rachel Jung, the great gaggle art installation and wall mural

June 4, 2026

A love letter in colour

Waterloo alum Rachel Jung (They/Them) designs spaces where people feel seen, building a community centred on care, affirmation and belonging

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

Professor Olaf Weber, University of Waterloo, SEED

February 7, 2013

Getting a view of the big picture when banks make decisions

Waterloo prof studies the environmental and social impact of the financial industry.

February 6, 2013

World-changing research from Canada's most innovative university

For more than 50 years, the University of Waterloo has been changing the world.

From cutting-edge communication and vehicles of tomorrow, to revolutionary approaches to health-care and sustainability-focused research that will ensure this planet has a future, Waterloo has earned its reputation as Canada's most innovative university.

February 5, 2013

Astronaut aboard the International Space Station to connect with Waterloo students

The event is currently at capacity. Those interested in attending can access any available spaces on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:15 a.m. on Friday. For more information visit downlink event.

February 5, 2013

University of Waterloo hosts remembrance event December 6

The University of Waterloo will host an event marking the 24^th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre and commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo

February 1, 2013

Laying the foundation for a healthy future

A new 63,000-square-foot facility will help Waterloo's School of Public Health and Health Systems grow as a leading public health research and training enterprise.

Associate Professor Ranjini Jha, University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance

January 30, 2013

Accounting and finance students manage $250,000 fund

Waterloo students find success in international finance competitions.

January 25, 2013

World marks International Holocaust Day on January 27

Almost seven decades after the end of the Second World War, lessons of the Holocaust continue.

Assistant Professor James Thompson, University of Waterloo School of Accounting

January 24, 2013

Waterloo researcher looks at what makes markets tick…or tank

Risk-taking business leaders can create “financial pollution.”

Hon. Roy Romanow and Professor Bryan Smale, CIWB, University of Waterloo

January 23, 2013

Wellbeing of Canadians doesn't keep pace with economy

From mental health to chronic disease, quality of life for Canadians has declined despite economic recovery, according to the Canadian Index of Wellbeing.

January 23, 2013

Vice-President, Academic & Provost Steps Down

Dr. Sallie Ann Keller has stepped down from her position as Vice-President, Academic & Provost at the University of Waterloo, effective immediately.

University of Waterloo Professor Melanie Campbell

January 22, 2013

Early test for Alzheimer's may rely on the eyes

The eye is a window to the brain, says a Waterloo physics professor who is developing a new instrument to detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada.

January 22, 2013

Waterloo experts: National Non-Smoking Week

The following University of Waterloo experts are available for comment in media stories about tobacco use