Waterloo News

March 26, 2026

University of Waterloo ranks top 100 globally in 15 subjects

Waterloo rises in STEM and social sciences in the most recent QS World University Rankings by Subject

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March 23, 2026

Igniting a spark: Inside Socratica’s creative community

The student organization continues to build a community of makers and creators

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March 19, 2026

Eye clinic delivers services for refugees

The Waterloo Eye Institute provides eye care for newcomers and refugees to support their transition to the local community

March 9, 2026

Dr. Bill Rosehart named next President and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Waterloo

Transformational academic leader and Waterloo alum appointed as the University’s eighth president

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March 3, 2026

Intellijoint Surgical Inc. and Vena Medical awarded $1.9 million from Ontario’s Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund

Two University of Waterloo affiliated health-tech companies secure major provincial investment to bring lifesaving innovations to market

November 6, 2018

ADHD youth no more at risk for traffic violations than non-ADHD youth

Youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are no more at risk of incurring traffic violations than their non-ADHD counterparts, contrary to previously published studies

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

November 4, 2018

Trans-Pacific Institutional Agreement Fosters Close Research Partnership

The Presidents of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The University of Waterloo signed a Strategic University Partnership institutional agreement today with the objective to foster closer partnership in education, research and entrepreneurship.

November 2, 2018

Waterloo researcher finds remains of Franklin Expedition officer

Professor Douglas Stenton uncovers long-lost grave on Nunavut’s King William Island.

November 1, 2018

Startup provides a pipeline to co-op housing

PadPiper offers a better process for both students and landlords

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November 1, 2018

Scooping up sweet success

Four All Ice Cream a cool complement to owner’s engineering roots

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November 1, 2018

Hands-on projects set the tone of new program

First class of architectural engineering is learning by designing and building

November 1, 2018

E7 opens with a bang, a reveal and a special delivery

New building 'a lot more than bricks and mortar'

October 30, 2018

Waterloo alumnus donates $25 million to help transform education and research

Chamath Palihapitiya has donated $25 million towards Engineering 7, the University’s newest building that officially opened yesterday

October 29, 2018

Hotspot discovery proves Canadian astrophysicist’s black hole theory

The recent detection of flares circling black holes has proven a decade-old theory co-developed by a Canadian physicist about how black holes grow and consume matter.

October 29, 2018

Truck driver pain and discomfort can be alleviated

Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable.