Engineering

Friday, August 8, 2025

Wildfires are changing and so must our response

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Researchers say wildfires are evolving due to new fuels and the encroachment of urban areas on rural spaces necessitating new approaches to combatting wildfires

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Waterloo alum powers global biotech innovation

by Darren McAlmont, University Relations

Kitchener-based company drives the region’s economic growth with breakthrough technology that helps scientists get to discoveries faster

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Waterloo researchers awarded $10.9 million for additive manufacturing network

by Clarissa Charles, Communications & Outreach Officer

From process optimization to multi-scale modeling and machine learning, Waterloo researchers receive widespread support to develop technologies of the future

Friday, July 18, 2025

Tiny camera revolutionizes hip and knee surgery

by Darren McAlmont, University Relations

Local Waterloo alumni have developed a global medical breakthrough that significantly improves patient outcomes in total joint replacement surgeries

For 17 consecutive years, the University of Waterloo has been recognized as Canada's top comprehensive research university — driven by a bold, multi-disciplinary approach and strong industry partnerships that turn ideas into impact.

Friday, April 11, 2025

A bold prediction on tariffs

by Dr. Victor Cui, Faculty of Engineering

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented tariff war against more than 180 countries – what I call “World War Trade” (WWT). I argue that from a competitive dynamics perspective, it’s a strategy that has some merit – for Canada. 

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Waterloo awarded $5 million to accelerate sustainable additive manufacturing

by Darren McAlmont, University Relations

What began as a 150-square-foot windowless lab at the University of Waterloo in 2004 is today the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab — Canada’s largest academic metal additive manufacturing (AM) facility. With a space spanning 15,000 square feet, equipped with more than $25 million in cutting-edge infrastructure, MSAM leads innovation in advanced manufacturing, developing the next generation of sustainable 3D printing technologies for industries worldwide.