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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

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.

November 12, 2018

Keeping roads safe in our changing climate

Dean Andrey ‘s research has made roads safer for millions of drivers with the winter severity index

November 12, 2018

Urban planning policy contributes to political polarization

Urban planning decisions from decades past are likely a contributing factor to the rise of right-wing populism, a study from the University of Waterloo has found

November 5, 2018

Too small to fail: how modest changes can save millions in flood damage

Professor Blair Feltmate says simple changes like adding curbs and water sensors can potentially save lives

November 5, 2018

Too Small to Fail - How Communities Can Prepare for Bigger Storms

A new report from the University of Waterloo stresses the importance of community-based projects to reduce increasing flood risk in Canada

October 23, 2018

Virtual tool helps citizens and municipalities collaborate on urban planning

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have helped to develop a toolkit that will help municipalities, experts and community members to plan smart cities together

October 17, 2018

Student’s social venture empowers everyone to reduce waste

Part environmental movement, part budding social enterprise, PickWaste works to raise awareness about environmental issues and empower people to take action.