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

February 12, 2013

Shining a light on black holes

As a member of the Event Horizon Telescope team, Avery Broderick is helping to unravel the mysterious nature and behaviour of black holes, from the properties of the "event horizon" to how some can launch the energetic jets of matter and radiation that shape their host galaxies.

February 11, 2013

Strategic research projects at Waterloo receive federal funding

A research project is among the innovative initiatives at the University of Waterloo that received major funding.

February 8, 2013

Reflect on the reality of the African-Canadian experience, says prof.

Black History Month is both a reflection on and celebration of black culture

February 8, 2013

University closed due to weather

The University of Waterloo is closed today (Friday, February 8) due to poor weather conditions. All campuses, including Kitchener, Stratford, and Cambridge, are closed

Health Services building, University of Waterloo

February 7, 2013

New building for Health Services, same central location

Natural light, privacy and space will improve service for students.

February 7, 2013

Waterloo students ring in Chinese New Year on campus

Students get a taste of traditional music, dance and drama on February 10th

Kareen Brown, Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance

February 7, 2013

How big is that parachute?

Waterloo researchers find connection between severance plans and CEO’s risky behaviour.

February 7, 2013

What’s a mutual fund?

Financial literacy should be part of the high school curriculum. Informed investors build strength in financial markets, prof says

Professor Olaf Weber, University of Waterloo, SEED

February 7, 2013

Getting a view of the big picture when banks make decisions

Waterloo prof studies the environmental and social impact of the financial industry.

February 6, 2013

World-changing research from Canada's most innovative university

For more than 50 years, the University of Waterloo has been changing the world.

From cutting-edge communication and vehicles of tomorrow, to revolutionary approaches to health-care and sustainability-focused research that will ensure this planet has a future, Waterloo has earned its reputation as Canada's most innovative university.

February 5, 2013

Astronaut aboard the International Space Station to connect with Waterloo students

The event is currently at capacity. Those interested in attending can access any available spaces on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:15 a.m. on Friday. For more information visit downlink event.

February 5, 2013

University of Waterloo hosts remembrance event December 6

The University of Waterloo will host an event marking the 24^th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre and commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women