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

November 5, 2015

People attribute moral obligation and blame, regardless of ability

New research from the University of Waterloo debunks the age-old moral philosophy that if you are unable to do something, then you are not morally obligated to do it

November 3, 2015

Thousands expected for UWaterloo's Fall Open House

Close to 10,000 prospective students and their families are expected to visit the University of Waterloo's locations for Fall Open House this Saturday to learn more about Waterloo’s outstanding academic programs, experiential education opportunities, and student life on campus

November 3, 2015

Waterloo Warriors win 100th provincial title

Men’s golf team has won the most titles since Waterloo began competing in OUA competition in 1957

November 3, 2015

Warriors reach century mark of provincial titles

When the Waterloo Warriors men’s golf team hoisted the Ruttan Cup as Ontario champions for the second straight year in October

November 1, 2015

New E7 building will transform how engineers are educated

Self-driving vehicles and robots built by Waterloo engineers helped break ground on Engineering 7 building

November 1, 2015

Research that really sticks

A University of Waterloo study about gecko's reveals exciting real world applications using static electricity

Male student writing on chalkboard with female student observing

November 1, 2015

Medicine meets engineering

Waterloo's Biomedical Engineering program has received rave reviews and drawn industry excitement since its launch in 2014

November 1, 2015

Waterloo invention wins $60K Dyson design award

Voltera’s custom circuit board printer beat teams from 20 countries to become the first Canadian project to win prestigious Dyson Award

Dignitaries standing around a self-driving golf cart

October 30, 2015

New Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging opens

The new centre will inspire innovation in research, education and practice to improve the quality of life for older adults

October 29, 2015

New centre of excellence will advance aging research and care practices

An innovative new facility opened today that will enhance quality of life and care for seniors through collaboration between health-care professionals, researchers, students and educators

Steve Lambert, Jeff Chambers, Lilly Zheng.

October 29, 2015

Case studies: A bridge between co-op and the classroom

Waterloo Engineering has the world’s largest library of case studies for real-world learning

October 29, 2015

Governor General to participate in opening of Renison University College building

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston, viceregal consort of Canada, will attend the grand opening of a new building at Renison University College on the University of Waterloo campus tomorrow