As the University of Waterloo launches its annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), we celebrate three Waterloo postdoctoral scholars have been awarded the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, as announced on Tuesday, August 29.
An international mix of nine talented, engaged and curious engineering students recently gathered at the University of Waterloo to tackle a big, messy and complex issue — housing. More specifically, how to build 47,000 homes in a way that is sustainable and kind.
In the first event for the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology Scholarly Network (TRuST), Nobel laureate Donna Strickland, along with a distinguished panel of experts, delved into the various challenges researchers and practitioners across disciplines face in building trust with the public.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC), which comprises the Academy of Arts and Humanities, Academy of Social Sciences and the Academy of Science, recognizes excellence, advises the government and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation with other national academies around the world.
The University of Waterloo ranks as number one amongst Canadian universities for producing the most successful entrepreneurs with undergraduate degrees according to the 2023 PitchBook university rankings. Waterloo remains ranked 21st in the world for founders.
When Jim Pike (BASc ’69, mechanical engineering) was president of the Waterloo Engineering Society (EngSoc), he never imagined he’d leave a legacy for generations of students to come – particularly not in the shape of a very large pipe wrench.
Waterloo students reflect on their favorite spots on campus and offer advice to new students who are adapting to university life
Millions of people and vehicles rely on bridge infrastructure to get from point A to point B every day. But the potential for catastrophic failure grows as bridges and other transportation infrastructure age.
Engineering is a profession long steeped in tradition, with the symbolism of hard hats and Iron Rings held in high esteem.
This September, the Faculty of Engineering is introducing a new tradition – the Waterloo Engineering pin - to symbolize students’ commitment to their studies and to each other.
Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), which comprises of the Academy of Arts and Humanities, Academy of Social Sciences and the Academy of Science, recognizes excellence, advises the government and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation with other national academies around the world.