Waterloo News

February 10, 2026

Recovering Black legacies in Waterloo’s past

Discover the meticulous work that uncovered Black stories on campus and preserved them for the future

Diane Choi stands in the Columbia Ice Fields rink stands while wearing COC gear

February 2, 2026

Co-op student gets the chance to support Canadian Olympic athletes

Sport and Recreation Management student Diane Choi embarks on co-op term with the Canadian Olympic Committee

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

June 13, 2011

Spring convocation graduates 4,744 students; top pianist Jean-Philippe Collard performs

The University of Waterloo will graduate its first class of students in two aviation programs this week.

June 8, 2011

Waterloo researcher gets funding to refine sea ice classification system

A University of Waterloo engineering researcher has received funding to refine a breakthrough technology to more correctly identify sea ice.

June 5, 2011

Waterloo's tech park renamed David Johnston Research + Technology Park

The University of Waterloo has honoured its fifth university president and Canada’s 28th Governor-General, the Right Honourable David Johnston.

June 1, 2011

Waterloo renames R&T park after Governor General David Johnston

The Governor General will unveil the new sign at the entrance of the David Johnston Research and Technology Park

May 25, 2011

Scotiabank funds environment-related scholarships and international development work

Scotiabank and the University of Waterloo are today announcing a new initiative.

May 11, 2011

Waterloo expert will chair Nobel Laureates talk on global sustainability

A University of Waterloo social innovation expert will join more than 50 leading thinkers, including 17 Nobel Laureates, next week for a high-level meeting to draft an action plan to save a world under siege from climate change, deteriorating ecosystems and poverty

May 8, 2011

Study reveals many Canadians unnecessarily living with vision loss

One in seven Canadian adults may be living with some form of vision loss, much of which could be corrected

May 5, 2011

Right Hon. Michaelle Jean to discuss national, international issues at talk

Canada's former governor general, Right Hon. Michaëlle Jean, will discuss national and international issues during a public talk.

April 27, 2011

Laurier and Waterloo respond to CAUT motion

Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo are firmly committed to protecting academic freedom and are in strong disagreement with the position taken by the Canadian Association of University Teachers

April 25, 2011

Students to see top projects at Waterloo's Designing the Future event

More than 60 high school students will have the opportunity to see top innovative projects completed by senior engineering students at the inaugural Designing The Future event to be held at the University of Waterloo this week

April 21, 2011

University of Waterloo will award 11 honorary degrees at convocation

One of the world's most influential scholars on leisure and a celebrated French classical pianist are among the 11 recipients of honorary doctorates.

April 14, 2011

Young science enthusiasts compete at Waterloo's All Science Challenge

More than 180 students from across Waterloo Region and Woodstock will test their scientific knowledge in a competition at the University of Waterloo next week