Waterloo News

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

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March 3, 2026

Intellijoint Surgical Inc. and Vena Medical awarded $1.9 million from Ontario’s Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund

Two University of Waterloo affiliated health-tech companies secure major provincial investment to bring lifesaving innovations to market

September 21, 2022

Waterloo mourns the death of student Ariana Kolenda

Ariana Kolenda will be remembered as someone whose accomplishments kindled pride among those she knew and loved

September 20, 2022

Hack the North 2022 was about learning as much as winning

Canada’s largest hackathon is back live and in-person at University of Waterloo campus

September 19, 2022

PODCAST: Supporting today's parents

Swati Matta (BCS '10) started Koble to provide new and expectant parents with credible information and support.

September 19, 2022

Shaping a sustainable future

For the benefit of the environment, economy and society

September 19, 2022

Waterloo launches new initiative to accelerate a sustainable future

The Sustainable Futures initiative draws upon Waterloo’s expertise in interdisciplinary research to provide innovative solutions

September 16, 2022

Finding her place in STEM

As the only female in her secondary school computer science class, Elin Liu felt the pressure of representing women in STEM. A scholarship provided by donors Yves and Cynthia Bled gave her a boost of confidence. Now, she wants to help other female engineering students find their place in STEM.

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September 16, 2022

An advocate for equity

Rico Mariani (BMath ’88) knows how challenging the tech industry can be — and even more so for women and members of other underrepresented groups. As part of his personal commitment to inclusion and equity, he created scholarships to encourage Waterloo students in these groups.

Volunteers get ready to serve participants at Hack the North in 2019.

September 14, 2022

Welcome back, hackers

More than 1,000 young inventors return to Waterloo for in-person Hack the North this weekend

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September 13, 2022

How Waterloo donors are shaping the future

Whether they are helping students discover their potential or supporting research that addresses the world’s most complex problems, donors are making a difference.