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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Waterloo researchers awarded more than $4.5 million

by University Relations

From advancing the government’s “tobacco endgame” to improving life experiences for older adults, Waterloo researchers are improving health futures 

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

Monday, July 14, 2025

Driving economy-wide AI adoption in Canada

by Sam Charles, University Relations

New Canadian AI Adoption Initiative seeks to pave the way for seamless implementation of AI across all sectors of the economy

Friday, July 11, 2025

Canadian quantum talent helps drive global research to certify quantum communications

by Naomi Grosman, Institute for Quantum Computing

A new study from researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo marks an important step in certifying Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) devices, crucial to enabling secure quantum communication technology. 

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Improving heatwave resilience in the Waterloo community

by Jenna Braun, For the Faculty of Health

Heatwaves are an increasing threat in Canada, especially to vulnerable populations, including those with pre-existing health conditions, children, the elderly and those who lack the resources to beat the heat. Irfhana Zakir Hussain, a PhD candidate in the School of Public Health Sciences and Systems Design Engineering, is working to predict and map which Waterloo neighbourhoods are most at risk of harm during heatwaves using new and existing data.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Automating routine health care tasks through robotics takes another decisive step forward

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

Cobionix, a pioneer in autonomous medical robotics, has secured $3 million in new strategic funding from venture capital firm TitletownTech. The firm, whose backers include Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers, specializes in digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and entertainment.