Current students

Monday, January 22, 2024

Taking the waste out of 3D printing

by Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations

Jason Amri

Jason Amri (BCS in progress)
Student, Faculty of Mathematics
> Co-founder, 3cycle
> GreenHouse
> Velocity

In recent years, 3D printing has become a manufacturing resource used in small to large-scale projects from prototyping products to 3D-printed houses.  

Monday, January 22, 2024

Illuminating human bias and our ability to be misled

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

Jonathan Fugelsang

Jonathan Fugelsang
Professor, Faculty of Arts

In an era of rapidly spread information, distinguishing between what’s meaningful and profound and what’s misleading nonsense has never been more vital to a productive society.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Waterloo researcher recognized for promising osteoarthritis research

by Faculty of Health

Dr. Nikolas Knowles, a researcher in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, has received a Stars Career Development Award from Arthritis Society Canada in recognition of his research on improving early detection and treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis (OA).

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Can we really trust AI?

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

The University of Waterloo, in collaboration with the Perimeter Institute, hosted the TRuST Scholarly Network’s Conversations on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a dynamic and engaging discussion that delved into the societal impact of AI. The event was also supported by the Waterloo AI Institute, which is dedicated to developing human-centered AI for social good, fostering trust with industry partners, and scaling responsible solutions to enhance lives.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Higher education analytics giant acquires Waterloo-grown 1Mentor

by Jasmin English & Naomi Grosman, Conrad School & Velocity

Waterloo-based 1Mentor’s recent acquisition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the world’s largest global higher education network, underscores the urgent need for their platform and the data it provides higher education institutions. 

Monday, January 15, 2024

Nurturing students’ well-being amidst seasonal challenges 

by Alayna Pinto, UWaterloo Life team, Associate Provost, Students

"Blue Monday" has arrived. This day gets its name for being considered the most depressing day of the year and usually lands on the third Monday of January. With the increased darkness of winter, shorter days and the stress of starting a new study term, the University of Waterloo is focusing on sharing student mental health and well-being supports. Blue Monday also provides an opportunity to bring mental health conversations front and center to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and ensure that access to supports and resources are made easier. 

Friday, January 12, 2024

PatientCompanion is a tech-solution to support nurses

by Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations

Before coming to the University of Waterloo, Christy Lee volunteered at hospitals and long-term care homes, working closely with patients and residents to help reduce the workload for staff. But Lee found that with the current communication call system, nurses and personal support workers do not know what types of requests the patients are making, and which patients need immediate help.  

Thursday, January 11, 2024

From student investor to startup success

by Kelsey Stoddart, School of Accounting and Finance

As an alum of the first Student Investment Fund (SIF) cohort, a student-led initiative at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) that gives students real-world investing experience, Andy Wang (BCFM ’13) is familiar with the benefits of experiential education that extends beyond classroom walls.