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Rodney Chan standing on the ION platform with train behind him

January 29, 2025

A champion for transit equity

Planning co-op student's journey from concerned rider to a key voice in Ontario's transit conversation is a testament to community organizing

glacier visible on top of the water in Antarctica

March 24, 2025

Snapshot of Antarctica’s past helps predict future climate

Models of 34 million years of water flow below key Antarctic glacier could alter estimates of rising sea levels

March 25, 2025

Waterloo celebrates Co-op Students of the Year

At the 20th annual awards ceremony, Waterloo announces winners from each of the six faculties for their impactful contributions

January 29, 2025

New institute helps local governments build better cities

The Future Cities Institute founded by CAIVAN brings together global thinkers across disciplines to identify equitable, sustainable solutions for the future of cities

December 2, 2024

Giving alpaca waste new life

Waterloo researchers are combining alpaca waste with biochar to design a new compost that helps people and the planet

April 3, 2019

University of Waterloo among top schools in the world for social and economic impact

The University of Waterloo has been recognized for its social and economic impact related to its United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitments.

March 18, 2019

National Co-op and WIL Week celebrates ambitious students

From cancer research to front desk assistant, co-op and EDGE students take centre stage during National Co-op and WIL Week

March 12, 2019

TV meteorologists could play key role in climate change education

Canadian meteorologists who deliver the evening news are interested in educating Canadians about the increasing impacts of climate change

March 1, 2019

We are drinking our clothes

A Waterloo startup has developed a solution for keeping microfibre pollutants out of our water

March 1, 2019

Smart home technology needs smart energy users

Waterloo researcher is helping families adopt smart technology and smart practices for sustainable living

February 21, 2019

From gym and geography to garbage girl!

When Olivia Kwok (BES '11) graduated from Waterloo, she didn't go after her dream job. Here's what she did instead — and why she finds it so fulfilling.

January 28, 2019

Home insurance buyers lack access to public flood data

Canadian homeowners do not have the information they need to know if they should buy flood insurance leaving them exposed to significant financial risk

January 28, 2019

New report sets climate tests for project assessments

A new report by climate and assessment experts has developed a set of tests that could help determine whether federal projects support Canada’s commitment to the Paris Agreement

January 24, 2019

It started with a leap of faith

All I knew was that I wanted to do something with nature.

December 10, 2018

Depression to Expression: An alumnus shares his journey

Former St. Paul’s residence don and alumnus Scott Ste Marie (BES ’13) is the host of the YouTube channel and website Depression to Expression, which explores the causes of depression and anxiety and provides proven techniques to overcome symptoms. Drawing upon his own struggles, Scott provides viewers with proven tools to combat their mental illness and provide a community of support.

December 4, 2018

Dear 18-Year-Old Me

Emma Fisher-Cobb (BES '17) says farewell to Waterloo and shares tips she wish knew before she started university.

Moderator Ziya Tong and Waterloo faculty member Blair Feltmate

November 14, 2018

Waterloo Innovation Summit addresses climate change at Vancouver event

Speakers series generates dialogue and action on the world’s most pressing issues.