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

March 9, 2018

How machine learning helps Siri and Alexa understand you

Waterloo computer scientists are developing technology to improve speech recognition and allow machines to give you better answers to your questions

March 8, 2018

Recognizing and celebrating impactful women founders

Profiles of three female founders that have made a significant social, economic, and environmental impact with their startups.

March 8, 2018

Waterloo Celebrates International Women's Day

13th International Women's Day Dinner held and winners of HeForShe Writing Contest announced with published anthology book

March 8, 2018

Manure could heat your home

Farm manure could be a viable source of renewable energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming

March 7, 2018

Minister of Science visits campus for funding announcement

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, visited campus to announce $1.6 billion in funding.

March 5, 2018

CataLight’s water treatment solution wins the World’s Challenge Challenge UWaterloo

Six teams took to the stage to pitch their unique solutions to the world’s problems at this year's World’s Challenge Challenge.

February 28, 2018

Statement re: Budget 2018 from Feridun Hamdullahpur, Chair of the Leadership Council for Digital Research Infrastructure

“On behalf of the Leadership Council for Digital Research Infrastructure (LCDRI), I would like to thank the Government of Canada for its tremendous leadership in supporting Canada’s academic research community through an investment of $572.5M in Budget 2018."

February 28, 2018

New weapons in the battle against superbugs

Scientists have developed a new therapy to combat deadly bacteria that is infecting hospital patients worldwide

February 27, 2018

Waterloo computer scientists receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Don Cowan and Emeritus Ric Holt among six nationally honoured recipients.

February 27, 2018

Obesity could be linked to early childhood behaviour

Health authorities will need to focus on more than eating habits if they are going to combat the obesity epidemic

February 26, 2018

Federal budget bolsters research strengths and impact

The Government of Canada’s investments in scientific research through Budget 2018 supports the University of Waterloo’s innovation and gender equity efforts

February 26, 2018

Anxiety can help your memory

Anxiety can help people to remember things, a study from the University of Waterloo has found