Waterloo News

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

An illustration in the style of some African art, of two hands grasping each other

February 2, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month 2026

A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor

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.

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

Portraits inside gold hexagons scattered across a black background

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.