Engineering

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Inside the ecosystem behind Waterloo’s entrepreneurial success

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Waterloo's entrepreneurial ecosystem was on full display at Velocity's recent pitch competition where more than 100 judges volunteered their time to meet with students, provide candid feedback and make introductions. These judges are all connected Velocity, Waterloo's flagship startup incubator, as alumni founders, investors, operators, executives and startup leaders who have built successful companies and continue to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Monday, September 14, 2026

Researchers identify barriers to faster stroke treatment

by Sam Charles, University Relations

A new University of Waterloo-led study has identified workflow barriers that contribute to treatment delays, helping health-care providers improve outcomes for patients across the stroke care pathway.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Wearing purple, finding Community

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Like most first year students, Remi Rotenberg arrived at the University of Waterloo Orientation Week expecting to learn her way around campus and meet a few people before classes began. Instead, it became the starting point for many of the friendships, leadership opportunities and campus experiences that would shape her university career.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Waterloo’s 2026 Schulich Leaders

by Darren Mc Almont, University Relations

Meet the 10 outstanding students who have been selected for their entrepreneurial mindset, innovation and early impact

Friday, September 4, 2026

Waterloo Orientation turns uncertainty into belonging

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Before students attend their first lecture, write their first exam or join their first club, many are welcomed to the University of Waterloo through traditions that have connected generations of students to the University and to their faculty's history and culture. 

Monday, August 31, 2026

10 Waterloo landmarks that shape the student experience

by Darren McAlmont, University Relations

From iconic study spots to hidden gems, explore the spaces that students turn into memories, traditions and everyday rituals

Friday, August 21, 2026

Waterloo’s student rocketry team breaks a world record

by Charlotte Danby, Faculty of Engineering

Polaris is now the highest amateur liquid rocket ever launched, setting a new record at the 2026 Launch Canada Challenge