Future students

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Meet the VIP Research Group: Canada’s best-kept secret in AI innovation

by Darren McAlmont, University Relations

A research powerhouse quietly shaping global AI, advancing health, climate and smart cities through cutting‑edge innovation and real-world impact

Friday, March 6, 2026

Curling is hurrying hard to gold and a broader following

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Every four years, the Olympics and Paralympics propel curling into the spotlight and researcher Heather Mair is working on building and sustaining a more diverse following

Thursday, February 12, 2026

$7.5 million seed funding helps Upside Robotics plant the seeds for success

by Sam Charles, University Relations

A fresh injection of $7.5 million USD seed funding is propelling Upside Robotics into its next phase of growth, giving the Velocity‑based startup momentum to deepen its partnerships with farmers and agricultural companies across Canada. 

Monday, February 2, 2026

Co-op student gets the chance to support Canadian Olympic athletes

by Sam Charles, University Relations

When Canadian athletes step onto the podium at this year’s Olympics, their journey to a medal will have been supported by coaches, teammates, family, friends and support staff. Among those support staff is third-year University of Waterloo co-op student Diane Choi.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Velocity unveils new Indigenous mural

by Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations

More than a year after Velocity opened its doors inside the University of Waterloo’s Innovation Arena, its halls hum with the energy of students and founders arriving each day ready to imagine, build and transform. Ideas take shape within Velocity’s collaborative community, evolving in programs, spaces and shared labs before beginning their commercialization journey into the world. But during all this momentum, one essential element had been missing — a visual reminder of the land and community that makes this innovation possible.