Plant-based material developed by Waterloo researchers absorbs like commercial plastics used in products like disposable diapers - but breaks down in months, not centuries
Here are the people and events behind some of this year’s most compelling Waterloo stories
A winter holiday message from President Vivek Goel
Waterloo researchers develop highly efficient AI training system that paves the way for cheaper, greener “intelligent partners”
The Waterloo community comes together to remember, reflect and respond to gender-based violence
EyeCheck wins $35,000 at the Velocity Fund Finals to bring affordable eye care to people living in harsh environments
A team of undergraduate students from the University of Waterloo have designed a synthetic organism that may one day help doctors treat MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant superbug
Students who designed a synthetic microbe that “turns off” antibiotic-resistance gene wins gold at international competition
reddit co-founder interviews Waterloo’s dean of engineering and alumni about entrepreneurship and co-op education at Waterloo
Vitameter, a Velocity Fund Finalist, is developing a device that will let you find out in minutes if you have enough Vitamin D
As part of Bridges to Prosperity, engineering students built a bridge over rugged terrain to help Bolivians access essential services during the rainy season
Student sun-protection startup a Dyson Award finalist
“It’s suddenly cool to be an engineer. Young women are learning more about engineering and choosing to study it,” says outreach dean
New building will have some of the best research facilities in the world and support students as they design, build and test their ideas
The University of Waterloo’s Board of Governors approved the construction of the $88-million Engineering 7 (E7) building yesterday
University of Waterloo reports greatest annual increase in research funding among Top 50 Canadian universities
NERv is developing a biodegradable biosensor that will give doctors early warning of infection or bleeding after surgery
