Waterloo News

Two research use sensors while examining a pelvis in front of a wall of xrays

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

Waterloo researchers (L to R) Dr. Brian Ingalls, Dr. Sara Sadr and Dr. Marc Aucoin

February 24, 2026

Beating cancer by eating cancer

Researchers engineer bacteria capable of consuming tumours from the inside out

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

Image of someone signing a work injury claim form

September 26, 2022

Improving workplace injury compensation requires input from vulnerable workers

The study's findings can help workers’ compensation systems communicate more effectively with injured workers

September 23, 2022

Waterloo celebrates the life and legacy of Douglas Wright

Former president and first dean of the Faculty of Engineering left lasting impact

Elder Bill Woodworth, Elder Myeengun Henry and Vivek Goel stand in front of a blanket with traditional Indigenous gifts

September 22, 2022

Affirming Waterloo's commitment to decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation

President Goel reflects on the Commitment Ceremony that took place on September 22

Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor of Waterloo, receiving the gift of an eagle feather from Elder Myeengun Henry

September 22, 2022

Commitment Ceremony signals a new beginning for Indigenous Peoples and the University of Waterloo

Waterloo commits to decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation

September 22, 2022

Commitment Ceremony signals new beginning for Indigenous Peoples and the University of Waterloo

Waterloo commits to decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation

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.

Rico and students sitting around a small round table

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.