Waterloo News

A student wearing a backpack gathers with a community

June 1, 2026

Expanding co-op with community impact

Philanthropic investment of $1 million will introduce students to global challenges, community development and the power of service

Collage of two art work done by Rachel Jung, the great gaggle art installation and wall mural

June 4, 2026

A love letter in colour

Waterloo alum Rachel Jung (They/Them) designs spaces where people feel seen, building a community centred on care, affirmation and belonging

May 28, 2026

Honouring co-op employers who are driving global impact

Co-operative and Experientials Education recognizes top employers who are inspiring innovation and support student success

University of Waterloo sign in spring time

May 15, 2026

Six Waterloo researchers awarded $6 million

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs will tackle future-focused problems spanning climate change, mental health and technology

Group poses together on field level at Rogers Centre

May 13, 2026

Blue Jays leaning into their Waterloo advantage

Waterloo alumni are playing a big role within the Toronto Blue Jays organization

April 7, 2020

Q and A with the experts: face masks

Professor Zahid Butt, of the School of Public Health and Health Systems, answers common questions about face masks

April 7, 2020

New AI-powered search engine makes it easier to find information in the fight against COVID-19

Prof. Jimmy Lin spearheads creation of new search engine

April 6, 2020

Student Emergency Support Fund

University of Waterloo launches emergency support fund for students

April 3, 2020

Q and A with the Experts: Modelling COVID-19

With different countries, and different levels of government grappling with whether or not to publicly release their mathematical models and projections on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked Professor Chris Bauch, an expert in mathematical and computer modelling of infectious disease outbreaks, to explain the basics to us.

April 3, 2020

We are stronger together

A special message from Rick Culham, interim dean of Waterloo Engineering

$1M gift adds wellness counsellors to co-operative education program, inspiring $200,000 addition in campus funds

April 3, 2020

Increasing support for students during COVID-19

$1M gift adds wellness counsellors to co-operative education program, inspiring $200,000 addition in campus funds

April 3, 2020

Increasing support for students during COVID-19: $1M gift adds wellness counsellors to co-operative education program

New student counsellor positions and a digital virtual care tool will be created to expand the wellness service offerings for co-operative education students at the University of Waterloo

April 2, 2020

We stand against racism in all its forms

For the last few weeks we have mobilized our skills, time and resources to slow the spread of coronavirus. We've done this as each of us has also adjusted to new work and study environments at home or at a distance.

April 2, 2020

Open house experience brought to life online

Engineering staff, professors and alumni collaborate to produce videos highlighting undergraduate programs and student life

April 2, 2020

Q and A with the Experts: Social Media and COVID-19

The world has moved online, seemingly overnight. Are we using social media more, and what does that mean?

Global map with a golden thread connecting Waterloo and Wuhan

April 2, 2020

Help flows from Waterloo to Shanghai and back again

Waterloo's Shanghai alumni chapter supported Chinese health-care workers in January. As Canada copes with COVID-19, friends in Shanghai are returning the favour.

April 1, 2020

Waterloo incubator places focus on COVID-19 health technology

In response to recent global disruptions due to the global health crisis, the University of Waterloo's incubator has extended its intake for new companies and is giving priority to those that can help with Canada’s effort to combat COVID-19.