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Man excavating a human skull from the ground
May 6, 2026

DNA matches identify four more sailors from Franklin expedition

New research uncovers more details of doomed mission to find the Northwest Passage

An AI-generated prototype of a living room including Malzahn's artwork
April 1, 2026

AI, art and impact: MFA student pushes creative boundaries 

James Malzahn explores AI, surveillance and human perception through immersive art to challenge audiences to question truth, authorship and the impact of emerging technologies

woman's smiling face with snowy mountains in background
April 1, 2026

Designing with intention

MDEI student Taran Kandhola turns data into human-centered experiences

Stage with actors in VR headsets and screen showing their avatars
March 23, 2026

A safe space to explore dangerous things

Interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellow directs The Nether, an immersive performance that explores action and consequence across physical and virtual space

Humanoid robot holds finger to chin
February 26, 2026

How to make wise AI systems

International study suggests ways to train large language models in wise reasoning and measure the wisdom of AI  

Brad Regehr standing outside in front of trees. He's wearing a suit with an orange tie and pin
May 11, 2021

First Indigenous leader of Canadian Bar Association

Brad Regehr (BA ’93) is working to ensure all lawyers address systemic racism in Canada

Facial reconstruction of individual identified through DNA analysis as John Gregory, HMS Erebus.
May 6, 2021

First member of ill-fated 1845 Franklin expedition is identified by DNA analysis

With a living descendant's DNA sample, a team of researchers have identified the remains of John Gregory, engineer aboard HMS Erebus

Cigarette burning
May 4, 2021

Strengthening actions to end tobacco use

Waterloo’s ITC Project honoured with 2021 Governor General’s Innovation Award

collection of colourful children's board game boxes
April 29, 2021

Professor collaborates with public library on new collection

Psychologist Daniela O’Neill donates expertise and funds to create a board game collection that supports young children’s language, thinking and social skills

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April 29, 2021

Q and A with the experts: Has the COVID-19 pandemic justified the need for a wealth tax?

Chris Lowry, a professor at the University of Waterloo discusses our relationship with wealth, our understanding of fairness–and how taxes can be used to create a more just society.
 

April 12, 2021

Q&A with the experts: What can we learn from the past to help shape the future of public health in Canada?

Despite investments and advancements in health care, there are societal changes needed as we recover from COVID-19. University of Waterloo history professor Heather MacDougall sheds some light on what we can learn from the past that could help improve the health and strength of our communities.

A man standing with his fingers crossed behind his back
April 8, 2021

The truth about doublespeak: Is it lying or just being persuasive?

Doublespeak, or the use of euphemisms to sway opinion, lets leaders avoid the reputational costs of lying while still bringing people around to their way of thinking, a new study has found.

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April 7, 2021

Making space for Indigenous artists to lead

Canada Research Chair dedicates project to redressing educational and leadership inequities

A person's hand dumping cigarettes into a bin
April 6, 2021

Canada-wide ban on menthol cigarettes leads to significant increases in quitting among smokers

Bans on menthol cigarettes across Canada from 2016 to 2017 led to a significant increase in the number of smokers who attempted to quit, smokers who quit successfully, and lower rates of relapse among former smokers.

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April 1, 2021

From acting to brewing a business

Chris Goddard (BA ’01) developed critical business skills at Waterloo – in the theatre program

Pride flag in the wind
March 24, 2021

Glow turns 50

Over 50 years, the Glow Centre has made a difference to thousands of LGBTQ+ folks. Three alumni share their stories.

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March 11, 2021

Becoming a renewable energy society

Our climate crisis is often considered a scientific or technical problem, but Imre Szeman argues that it's fundamentally a cultural one

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