Waterloo News

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

Geometric shapes representing the five Global Futures elements

January 19, 2026

2026 Global Futures: Innovation Update

Defying convention to shape our global futures

January 12, 2026

Waterloo’s IP model sparks global research commercialization recognition

New Zealand adopts researcher-centric principles after studying Waterloo’s pioneering approach to IP ownership

Insignia for Companion, Officer and Member of the Order of Canada against a wood backdrop

January 7, 2026

Four Waterloo leaders appointed to the Order of Canada

Alumni and honorary alumni recognized for shaping Canada’s health, policy, justice and financial sectors

January 6, 2026

Scientists discover first method to safely back up quantum information

Quantum information researchers solve longstanding “no cloning” problem with encryption workaround, fully quantum ‘cloud services’ now a potential reality

November 6, 2013

Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing comes to Waterloo

The University of Waterloo will host the fourth-annual Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing this week.

UWaterloo Life Blog tells stories of students

November 1, 2013

What’s your story?

Students share stories about everything from winning a songwriting competition to starting their own magazine on the new uWaterloo Life Blog

Promoting sustainable food choices at the University of Waterloo campus

November 1, 2013

Waterloo’s social innovators

Entrepreneurial students with a passion for solving the world’s biggest problems, live and work together at the new GreenHouse incubator

November 1, 2013

Snakes control blood flow to aid vision

A new study from the University of Waterloo shows that snakes can optimize their vision by controlling the blood flow in their eyes when they perceive a threat

October 31, 2013

University of Waterloo Open House

Prospective students will have an opportunity to learn about academic programs, student life and co-op education at Fall Open House

University of Waterloo environment students with Jack Johnson

October 31, 2013

Environment students explore musician’s global impact

Waterloo undergrads join forces with musician Jack Johnson on social marketing campaign

University of Waterloo students collaborate

October 31, 2013

Waterloo is most innovative university in Canada

Maclean’s ranks University of Waterloo as top innovator for 22^ndyear running. Waterloo moves up to second spot in Best Overall category

October 31, 2013

University of Waterloo top Canadian innovator for 22nd year

The University of Waterloo has been named Canada’s top university for innovation for the 22nd consecutive year by Maclean’s magazine.

October 31, 2013

Waterloo students join forces with musician Jack Johnson on social marketing campaign

A team of students from the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo has joined efforts with musician Jack Johnson to research and further develop All At Once, Johnson’s community-based, social action network

October 30, 2013

Startups to compete for more than $100,000 in VeloCity funding

Media and members of the investment community are invited to attend the VeloCity Fund Finals on Thursday, November 28.

October 30, 2013

Public lecture aims to assist those living with chronic pain

Approximately six million Canadians suffer from chronic pain, and in recognition of National Pain Awareness Week, the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo will host a public lecture next week on the subject of effective management and treatment of this widespread health issue

October 29, 2013

Waterloo researcher shares What Matters Now in university research with Ontarians

The professor behind the world’s largest simulation of a functioning brain joins a public discussion next week to ask if it is possible to build intelligent machines.