Waterloo News

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March 30, 2026

The University of Waterloo’s impact drives nearly $7 billion in GDP across Ontario

Independent analysis shows Waterloo is one of the province’s most powerful generators of talent, innovation and economic growth

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

April 10, 2019

Unmasking a monster

The historic first image of a black hole is just the beginning of a journey into the unknown

April 9, 2019

First image of black hole captured

A historic global collaboration, with contributions by a Waterloo physicist, has lifted the veil on a cosmic mystery by proving the existence of black holes.

April 9, 2019

Beyond Waterloo soil

Jon Kwan (BMath ’01) unites the Waterloo community half a world away.

April 5, 2019

Waterloo AMC is advancing industry-focused research

The Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (AMC) helps accelerate industry adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies

April 4, 2019

Students win backing for startups at Esch pitch contest

Six teams of engineering graduates hope to turn their fourth-year design projects into viable businesses

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April 4, 2019

Grad fund showcases Velocity’s role in entrepreneurship for health and wellbeing

Find out which life-changing ideas earned three grad students a share of $35K and entrance in the Velocity Garage

April 4, 2019

Vaccination beliefs are reinforced in online forums, study finds

Attitudes and beliefs about influenza vaccination are unlikely to change when discussed in online forums, found a new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo

April 3, 2019

Waterloo ranks 13 in global University Impact Rankings 2019

New global impact rankings measure the social and economic impact universities are making in the world

April 3, 2019

University of Waterloo among top schools in the world for social and economic impact

The University of Waterloo has been recognized for its social and economic impact related to its United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitments.

April 2, 2019

PerkinElmer’s Canadian Demonstration Lab to Co-Locate at the University of Waterloo’s Velocity Garage

The University of Waterloo has announced that PerkinElmer, Inc. – a global leader in life science lab instruments, software and services -- has relocated its Canadian demonstration lab to the Velocity Garage, an incubator that has launched over 300 companies.

April 2, 2019

Why people don't reply to your emails

Ever wonder why people seem to be ignoring your emails? The first formalized study of “email deferral” in the workplace, conducted by a University of Waterloo PhD candidate, outlines the primary reasons people tend to put off responding to online correspondence.

April 2, 2019

New study answers safety questions about naloxone

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have determined that naloxone is stable and safe to use at least 28 days after being stored in conditions where temperatures vary