Waterloo News

An illustration in the style of some African art, of two hands grasping each other

February 2, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month 2026

A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor

Geometric shapes representing the five Global Futures elements

January 19, 2026

2026 Global Futures: Innovation Update

Defying convention to shape our global futures

January 12, 2026

Waterloo’s IP model sparks global research commercialization recognition

New Zealand adopts researcher-centric principles after studying Waterloo’s pioneering approach to IP ownership

Insignia for Companion, Officer and Member of the Order of Canada against a wood backdrop

January 7, 2026

Four Waterloo leaders appointed to the Order of Canada

Alumni and honorary alumni recognized for shaping Canada’s health, policy, justice and financial sectors

January 6, 2026

Scientists discover first method to safely back up quantum information

Quantum information researchers solve longstanding “no cloning” problem with encryption workaround, fully quantum ‘cloud services’ now a potential reality

October 29, 2014

University of Waterloo approves $88-million Engineering 7 building

The University of Waterloo’s Board of Governors approved the construction of the $88-million Engineering 7 (E7) building yesterday

October 29, 2014

University of Waterloo most innovative for 23rd year in a row

The University of Waterloo is Canada’s top university for innovation for the 23rd consecutive year and Best Overall for 2015, according to Maclean's magazine

October 28, 2014

Public lecture explores health inequalities

Research indicates that the more socially and economically privileged people are, the better their health

October 27, 2014

Waterloo researcher examines brain activity of horror movie fan

Images of gore and violence caused the brain of horror fan to calm down and focus, says psychology professor

October 27, 2014

Waste not, want not

Biosolids company with Waterloo link pushes re-use over bury and forget

October 26, 2014

Experts discuss bridging opposing views on environment and economy

The Right Honourable Joe Clark, former prime minister, will give the keynote address and join other thought leaders from politics, business, media and academia in Toronto this week to discuss polarization in Canada when it comes to sustainable development, and the effect on the environment and our economy

October 24, 2014

Waterloo research: Best sex positions for women with bad backs

“Spooning” can actually be one of the worst positions for some women with back pain, groundbreaking Waterloo study finds

October 24, 2014

University of Waterloo holds 109th convocation, starting today

Lloyd Axworthy, humanitarian and former minister of foreign affairs, will be among the recipients of honorary doctorates when more than 2,200 students receive degrees at the University of Waterloo convocation ceremonies taking place today and Saturday

October 23, 2014

New findings will improve the sex lives of women with back problems

Newly published findings from the University of Waterloo are giving women with bad backs renewed hope for better sex lives

October 23, 2014

University of Waterloo lowers flag to recognize Ottawa attack

In recognition of the tragic events that took place in Ottawa yesterday, the University of Waterloo has lowered the national flag on its main campus

October 22, 2014

Waterloo hosts 20th annual Science Open House this weekend

More than 100 hands-on activities for the whole family are part of the 20^th annual Science Open House and Gem & Mineral show, taking place at the University of Waterloo this weekend

October 22, 2014

Waterloo convocation: What will you be doing in 20 years?

From working in developing countries to becoming educators and pursuing graduate studies - Waterloo alumni dream big