Waterloo News

President Vivek Goel addresses a crowd from a podium outside the Indigenous Gathering space on campus

June 24, 2026

Waterloo community thanks President Vivek Goel for his leadership

President Vivek Goel’s term set the foundation for Waterloo’s next century. He united the community behind a bold vision for the future and advanced lasting progress in innovation, sustainability, and reconciliation.

June 23, 2026

New global study highlights burden of unsafe food

Waterloo public health researcher Dr. Shannon Majowicz contributes to WHO estimates

A student wearing a backpack gathers with a community

June 1, 2026

Expanding co-op with community impact

Philanthropic investment of $1 million will introduce students to global challenges, community development and the power of service

Collage of two art work done by Rachel Jung, the great gaggle art installation and wall mural

June 4, 2026

A love letter in colour

Waterloo alum Rachel Jung (They/Them) designs spaces where people feel seen, building a community centred on care, affirmation and belonging

May 28, 2026

Honouring co-op employers who are driving global impact

Co-operative and Experientials Education recognizes top employers who are inspiring innovation and support student success

September 17, 2012

Prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellows come to Waterloo

The two-year, $-70,000 Banting fellowships have been awarded to three top researchers at the University of Waterloo

September 14, 2012

A living classroom on the art of aging well

Former University of Waterloo professor named an officer of the Order of Canada for his commitment to helping others, through initiatives including the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA).

September 13, 2012

VeloCity launches campus-wide entrepreneurship program

Waterloo entrepreneurship doesn’t just have to focus on technology. VeloCity connects students to experts and other resources.

September 13, 2012

University of Waterloo Committed to Academic Integrity

Academic integrity and honesty are defining values.

Student in Velocity shirt speaking to an open house attendee

September 12, 2012

Waterloo student startups impact the economy

VeloCity Residence and VeloCity Garage attract more than venture capital. They attract talent.

September 7, 2012

Getting to quantum computing is as exciting as being there

While fully working quantum computers may be decades away, the world is already seeing remarkable advances in quantum communications, encryption and extremely sensitive quantum sensors. Raymond Laflamme, director of the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing, says Waterloo will continue to lead the way as the institute moves into the new Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre.

September 7, 2012

Longevity and its impact on pension plans focus of international conference

As our population ages and lives longer, employers may face challenges meeting their pension promises to employees.

September 6, 2012

Royal Society of Canada honours University of Waterloo professor

A University of Waterloo professor has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

September 5, 2012

Quantum teleportation goes distance

An international research team has achieved quantum teleportation over a record-breaking distance.

September 2, 2012

University of Waterloo Orientation Week introduces families to a community

The University of Waterloo and the Federation of Students will welcome 6,500 students for Orientation Week, beginning on September 3

August 28, 2012

International experts to gather in Waterloo for public conference on academic freedom and partnership agreements

A distinguished group of Canadian and international experts will gather in Waterloo Sept. 6 for a public discussion of academic freedom.

Chemical composition of a lithium-ion battery

August 23, 2012

Building better batteries

Canada Research Chair Linda Nazar is turning her attention to lithium-sulfur (Li-S) and lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries. Because of their energy density, they have the potential to achieve a far higher energy density than their lithium-ion counterparts.