Waterloo News

February 17, 2026

Dean of Engineering appointed to Order of Ontario

Dr. Mary Wells recognized for decades of leadership in higher education

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

August 22, 2014

Do low-nicotine cigarettes make you smoke more?

Landmark study at the University of Waterloo shows people smoke the same number of cigarettes regardless of nicotine level

August 22, 2014

Smokers consume same amount of cigarettes regardless of nicotine levels

Cigarettes with very low levels of nicotine may reduce addiction without increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo

August 21, 2014

New chair named for U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities

Canada's U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities has named Feridun Hamdullahpur, University of Waterloo's president and vice-chancellor its next Chair.

August 20, 2014

Nutrition and aging: Why aren’t older adults eating well?

Waterloo researcher leads study to find out why residents of long-term care homes aren’t getting proper nutrition

August 20, 2014

Grants will fund landmark aging research at Waterloo

A landmark study aimed at improving the food intake, health and quality of life of older adults in long-term care homes is among three projects at the University of Waterloo receiving close to $1.5 million in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

thousands of images put together to make a map of Antarctica

August 19, 2014

Waterloo makes Antarctic map public for climate research

New satellite image provides update on the ever-changing ice cover in Antarctica

August 18, 2014

Waterloo makes public most complete Antarctic map for climate research

The University of Waterloo has unveiled a new satellite image of Antarctica that will help gain new insight into the effects of climate change.

August 18, 2014

Waterloo names new director of athletics and recreation

The University of Waterloo has named Roly Webster as its new director of athletics and recreation after an extensive search

Researchers using smart watershed sensors

August 14, 2014

Monitoring the watershed in real-time

Online resource provides detailed data on water quality and hydrologic conditions

Computer simulation showing how a revolution spreads via social media (artistis rendering)

August 13, 2014

What mathematics can tell us about social media and uprisings

Waterloo math prof creates mathematical models to determine how revolutions spread on social networks

August 11, 2014

Small changes produce dramatic results for women in engineering

Grades are 10 per cent higher for female engineering students who attend a brief session about transitioning to engineering, Waterloo study finds

August 9, 2014

New camp inspires entrepreneurship in girls

Girls in high school are getting a head start in the world of startup businesses with a new camp from the University of Waterloo, Google and the Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region.